Are you an experienced leadership development professional who thrives on building capability, shaping culture and creating measurable impact?

We’re looking for two Leadership Development Manager to join our Employee Experience team and lead the design and delivery of innovative, evidence-based leadership solutions that strengthen our leadership pipeline and enable inclusive, high-performing teams.

About the Role

This is a pivotal role within our Employee Experience function, responsible for designing, delivering and continuously evolving high-impact leadership development frameworks and programmes aligned to organisational strategy, culture and values.

You will play a central role in building current and future leadership capability while embedding inclusion, wellbeing and ethical leadership across all development initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

You will:

• Design, implement and deliver leadership development frameworks and programmes across multiple leadership levels (emerging, mid-level and senior leaders)
• Translate business strategy into practical, scalable leadership solutions that build capability aligned to organisational priorities
• Deliver blended learning experiences, including workshops, digital learning, coaching and action learning
• Provide structured coaching and mentoring to colleagues at all levels, supporting confidence, growth and performance
• Manage and deliver leadership assessment tools (e.g. 360 feedback, psychometrics) to inform development planning
• Evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of leadership programmes using data, insights and feedback
• Embed organisational values, inclusion, wellbeing and ethical leadership into all development activity
• Support succession planning and talent pipelines through targeted interventions and awareness of emerging leadership trends
• Collaborate with external providers, coaches and facilitators to enhance programme quality and reach

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in leadership development, learning and development, or talent management within a progressive organisation.
• Demonstrated success in designing and delivering impactful leadership programmes in complex, fast-paced or matrix environments.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary leadership models, inclusive leadership practices, and the influence of organisational culture on performance and engagement.

Please see the role profile for more information.

**Frequent travel to our Crewe offices will be required**

Please note: We may close this advert early if we receive a strong response, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Be You. With Us.

At Avanti West Coast, we believe our strength comes from the unique perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our people. We are proud to build a workplace where diversity is embraced, and everyone is supported to thrive.

We welcome individuals of all races, religions, ages, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and abilities. Our goal is to reflect the communities we serve and create an environment where everyone feels valued and heard.

When you join Avanti West Coast, you become part of a close-knit team that encourages authenticity. We want you to bring your whole self to work. No need to change who you are to fit in. Your individuality is what makes us better.