UK People Development Manager

at  Collins Aerospace

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Proven experience in learning and development, in a managerial role.
• Excellent knowledge of learning theories, instructional design, and learning principles.
• A real passion and track record of developing talent at all levels of the organisation.

Desirable skills:

• Expertise in designing and managing strategy for early careers programs (e.g., graduate schemes, apprenticeships).
• Excellent knowledge of learning theories, instructional design, and learning principles.
• A real passion and track record of developing talent at all levels of the organisation.
• Good knowledge of project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Fantastic stakeholder management skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Manufacturing or Engineering experience would be helpful but not essential

ABOUT US:

At Collins Aerospace, we’re working side by side with our customers & partners to dream, design & deliver solutions that redefine the future of our industry. We are part of Raytheon Technologies & provide technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry to connect and protect people around the world. We are inventors, we are manufacturers, we work in space exploration, commercial air travel, defence & rescue applications.
Are you looking to join a dynamic global team that works across the entire Aerospace industry? If yes, get onboard the Collins Aerospace Team & play a part in expanding the opportunities to develop new products & challenge the state of art technology.
We believe Diversity drives innovation; equity eliminates obstacles, inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone can belong & succeed, contributing to a better society.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE LOOK LIKE?

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic People Development Manager to lead the design, implementation, and management of our UK learning initiatives, with an additional focus on early careers programs. Responsible for two sites (Wolverhampton & Banbury) you will drive talent development, enhance employee engagement, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning to meet both organisational and individual career aspirations.
This role is pivotal in shaping the future workforce by attracting, developing, and retaining early-career talent, while also overseeing comprehensive learning programs across the business.

WHAT WILL YOUR DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES LOOK LIKE?

• Lead a team of UK L&D/Early Careers specialists, providing guidance, mentoring, and performance management.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate learning and development strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with UK leadership teams to identify skills gaps and create training interventions to address them.
• Work closely with the global learning and development/talent team to embed global initiatives into the UK delivery.
• Develop a suite of learning programs, including workshops, e-learning, mentoring, and on-the-job training.
• Responsibility for the delivery of Management Development Programmes in the UK.
• Play a fundamental part in the UK Leadership Development Review, ensuring robust models in place to enhance our talent management systems.
• Support the development and usage of the Learning Management System.
• Partner with subject matter experts to create role-specific development pathways.
• Manage and grow the onsite training academy in line with strategic plan.
• Measure the effectiveness of learning initiatives through metrics and feedback, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Design and implement UK strategy for early-career programs, including graduate schemes, apprenticeships, and internships.
• Manage a team to develop outreach initiatives to attract diverse talent from universities, schools, and other institutions.
• Collaborate with managers to create tailored onboarding and training plans for early-career hires.
• Foster partnerships with external organizations to promote career development opportunities and increase brand visibility.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external learning providers and partners.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within all learning and early-career programs.