L & D Manager

LeoVegas Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company located in Leeds is seeking an experienced L&D Manager to drive their learning and development strategy across international offices. This role involves developing and delivering initiatives to strengthen company capabilities and foster leadership excellence. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in senior L&D roles, a strong background in instructional design, and a proven track record in global program delivery. A hybrid working model is offered, alongside a competitive benefits package including generous leave and a wellbeing allowance.

Benefits

Hybrid working - 3 days in office

Workation for up to 4 weeks

28 days of paid leave

Pension contributions matched up to 6%

Comprehensive healthcare

Wellbeing allowance of £250

Regular social events

Maternity leave full pay for 6 months

Cycle-to-work scheme and gym discounts

Renovated office premises

Qualifications

• 8+ years in senior L&D with experience in designing and delivering programs globally.
• Strong instructional design and facilitation expertise.
• Experience in a multi-country or global organisational environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual L&D strategy aligned with business goals.
• Manage the LMS and overall learning ecosystem.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through data and improve design accordingly.

Skills

Instructional design

Facilitation expertise

Collaboration

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the L&D Manager at LeoVegas, you will join a global HR leadership team, driving the learning and development strategy across our international organisation. You will own the design and delivery of initiatives that strengthen capability, build leadership excellence, and enable organisational growth. The role encompasses strategic curriculum development, and robust evaluation of learning.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Developing and executing the annual L&D strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead competency development, leadership programs, and career-development initiatives.
• Manage the LMS and overall learning ecosystem.
• Conduct needs assessments and partner with leaders on capability development priorities. Work closely with the various departments to ensure that technical training is being handled effectively and consistently.
• Build and manage relationships with external learning vendors.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through data and improve design accordingly.
• Manage L&D budget, calendar, and team (where applicable).
• Collaboration and partnering with the senior leadership team, to review and align learning initiatives with business strategy.

OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

• 8+ years in senior L&D, with experience in designing and delivering programs globally based on research on the best way to increase learnings and development.
• Strong instructional design and facilitation expertise.
• Collaboration and partnering with the senior leadership team, to review and align learning initiatives with business strategy.
• Experience in a multi-country or global organisational environment will be beneficial.

WHO WE ARE

At the core of LeoVegas Group is Team Leo. Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the igaming industry. We’re a team of over 2000 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 19 offices worldwide.

BENEFITS

• Hybrid working - 3 days per week at the office, with flexibility for 2 days at home
• Workation – Take your job on an adventure with our Workation benefit for up to 4 weeks per year (T&Cs apply).
• Plenty of time to recharge – 28 days of paid leave, plus all public and bank holidays in England.
• Invest in your future – We match pension contributions up to 6%.
• Comprehensive healthcare – BUPA coverage, including pre-existing conditions, plus a cashback plan for dental, optical, and other treatments.
• Wellbeing allowance – £250 annual allowance for you to invest in your health and wellbeing (T&Cs apply).
• A great workplace experience – Talented colleagues, complimentary snacks and drinks, as well as breakfasts and lunches on a weekly basis
• A social culture you’ll love – Regular opportunities to attend sporting events throughout the year, plus a quarterly team budget for even more fun.
• Support for growing families – Up to 6 months of full pay for maternity leave.
• Stay active & save money – Cycle-to-work scheme and gym discounts to keep you moving.
• Work in style – at our newly renovated offices at Tailors Corner are just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station.
• And there’s more… We’ll share even more perks related to your role when you chat with our Talent Acquisition team!

JOIN US!

In our pride, we empower our teammates to find their roar and run with their wildest ideas. We don’t wait for things to happen; we pounce and make it happen!

Would you be a good fit for the Leo Pride - give us a roar!

**As our company working language is English, we’d like to see your CV in English, please**