Standish, Wigan

Head Office

Permanent

Learning & Development Manager

Full Time, Monday to Friday

Based at Head Office, Wigan, with travel to Training Centre (Stockton) and UK depots when required.

Ainscough Crane Hire, the UK's leader in lifting solutions, is seeking a dedicated Learning & Development Manager to join our Training team at our Head Office. With over 30 locations nationwide, we are committed to excellence in project delivery, safety, and customer satisfaction.

This new role will be vital in developing and managing the learning and development service within the business; supporting the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our people development strategy. This role is pivotal in ensuring our workforce is equipped with the skills and knowledge required to operate safely and effectively within the lifting industry, while also identifying opportunities to expand our training offerings externally.

Benefits for a Learning & Development Manager

Bi-Annual retention bonus
Company Car / Car Allowance
24 days annual leave plus an additional day at 2 years service, 5 years service and 10 years service
Holiday purchase, the option to buy an additional 5 days each year (via salary sacrifice)
Group life assurance 3 x basic salary
Company Pension
Access to the Ainscough Advantage (People Value) benefits platform

About Ainscough Crane Hire

At Ainscough, our "Always Making the Safe Choice" ethos drives everything we do. We excel in contract lifts, crane hire, and specialist projects, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to build and execute a comprehensive training strategy aligned with business goals.
Ensure training programs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements specific to the lifting sector.
Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness, using feedback and performance data to drive continuous improvement.
Leverage deep understanding of the lifting industry to identify emerging trends, technologies, and training needs.
Develop and promote external training offerings to clients, partners, and industry bodies.
Work with CPCS and NOCN to ensure accreditation standards are maintained.
Represent the company at industry events, forums, and training networks to build relationships and enhance visibility.
Champion a culture of continuous learning across all departments.
Design and deliver engaging learning experiences for employees at all levels, including onboarding, technical training, leadership development, and compliance.
Manage the company’s online learning portal, including the design of new course content and monitoring completion rates.
Support managers in identifying training needs and career development pathways.
Manage the day-to-day booking of training to deliver an exceptional end user service experience and ensure all programs comply with health and safety regulations and industry standards.
Work closely with QHSE team to align training with operational excellence.
Manage the department P&L.
Manage and develop the training team

Person Specification

Experience of the lifting sector
NEBOSH qualification desirable
Fully qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) D34
Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and online learning development tools
Experience of appropriate training to a high standard
Experience of identifying learning needs, designing interventions, and evaluating success of a programme
Experience of developing and running a learning and development department
Managing a P&L
Evidence of initiating and implementing continuous improvement projects