Learning & Development Project Manager
Yorkshire/Hybrid-(UK-based)
-40K50K Basic Salary

We are working with a learning consultancy that is seeking a Learning & Development Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a large-scale, 18-month leadership programme and ongoing projects. This is a hands-on, high-impact role, ideal for someone with experience managing significant L&D or leadership development programmes. The role also offers opportunities for growth, including facilitation, client engagement, and involvement in future programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a major leadership programme, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Coordinate internal teams and client stakeholders, ensuring seamless programme execution.
• Manage schedules, resources, and budgets, proactively identifying risks and issues.
• Ensure learning interventions meet high-quality standards and client expectations.
• Monitor programme progress, providing reporting, insights, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to support the potential facilitation of sessions and other client-facing activities
• Explore and utilise appropriate PM tools, such as Slack and Hive

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a small, dynamic team and manage competing priorities.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with a focus on delivering results.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to take on new challenges.

Qualifications

• Relevant project management or L&D qualifications are desirable but not essential, e.g. Prince2, Agile, Waterfall
• Formal L&D, leadership development, or coaching certifications are a plus.

Experience

• Proven experience managing large-scale L&D or leadership development programmes.
• Experience working with senior leaders or on executive-level programmes is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrable success in coordinating complex projects, including managing multiple stakeholders and budgets.

Blue Eskimo is the leading provider of specialist recruitment for the Learning and Development, e-learning and Training sectors. We provide interim, fixed term contract and permanent roles for multiple disciplines. These include Learning and Development Managers, e-learning Business Development Managers, E-learning Instructional Designers, Elearning Project Managers, Learning Technology Managers, Training Operations Managers, Training and e-learning Consultants, IT Trainers & Soft Skills Trainers.