Learning and Development Manager

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Learning and Development Manager to join Aston Martin on a 14-month fixed-term basis covering a parental leave contract at our Gaydon HQ with monthly travel to St Athan. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to drive impactful learning initiatives and contribute to Aston Martin' exciting future, our vision of becoming the world's most desirable ultra-luxury British brand as well as a Great Place to Work.

SPARK - IGNITE - ACCELERATE

Three words, three particularly important initiatives that our next L&D manager will be heavily involved in and contribute towards.

SPARK is our performance enablement process. It is about providing greater accountability to achieve positive business results by reinforcing and embedding our values through candid feedback. You will play a critical role in ensuring SPARK achieves its intended objectives.

IGNITE is our first line manager training course. Each cohort embarks on a 6-month leadership development journey. You will be by their side to get the best out of the program.

ACCELERATE is our senior leader development program. We are in the process of developing a broad experience for our leaders to drive sustainable performance and engage our people to help us deliver Aston Martin's strategy. You will be instrumental in developing this program.

In short, your remit would be critical for enhancing the capabilities of our employees in line with Aston Martin's business strategy and future needs. This role aims to develop and support the implementation of a shared L&D strategy across the business, alongside critical talent management work streams such as employee engagement, career development, succession planning, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Aston Martin places significant importance in our Early Career programs. You will ensure our Early Career programmes are of high quality to feed the talent pipeline by providing meaningful employee experience.

You will be line managing an Early Careers Partner, and report directly to the Head of Leadership and Culture.

You will be expected to be practical and hands-on, roll up your sleeves, and get involved. You will collaborate, manage multiple stakeholders, and deliver results through effective partnerships with HR Business Partners.

• Previous experience in designing learning initiatives and managing end-to-end learner journeys.


• Excellent communication, presentation, and coaching skills.


• Resilience and can-do attitude.


• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.


• Relevant qualifications in learning and development or organisational psychology


• Experience in the automotive or luxury industry (preferred).


The role is Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm and Friday 8am -1pm, with the expectation to be in the office 3 days a week and attend virtual and in-person events as and when the business requires.