Learning Development and Employee Engagement Manager

Join our team as a Learning, Development and Employee Engagement Manager with Cheltenham Borough Council and be a driving force in developing our people.

Location:
Municipal Offices, Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 9SA

Salary:
£48,738 to £54,229 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 26th November 2025

Come and work for an award-winning organisation

We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town.

We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance.

Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team.

Learning, Development and Employee Engagement Manager - The role:

This is a key role where you will help shape the future of our people, supporting them to develop, grow and contribute to a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement. Working closely with senior leaders and managers, you will not only ensure our people development strategies align with our corporate plan and ambitions, but you will also play a pivotal role in shaping a workforce that is agile, resilient and ready to meet future challenges.

Learning, Development and Employee Engagement Manager - Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a Council-wide L&D strategy aligned with corporate objectives and values
• Lead the design and delivery of learning initiatives that promote inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Oversee career development, succession planning, and talent management frameworks
• Deliver a structured programme of leadership and management development to build capability at all levels
• Lead the development of employee engagement plans that foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Develop and maintain robust evaluation frameworks to measure the effectiveness and impact of L&D programmes
• Manage the L&D budget effectively, making data-driven decisions to optimise resource allocation and impact

Learning, Development and Employee Engagement Manager – You:

• CIPD or equivalent or equivalent work experience in the L&D field
• Proven experience in leading strategic L&D and engagement initiatives within a complex organisation
• Experience in managing budgets and evaluating programme effectiveness
• Team leadership and management experience
• Strong understanding of talent management, leadership development, and organisational culture
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.

Learning, Development and Employee Engagement Manager - Benefits:

• An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays)
• A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours
• A comprehensive programme of learning and development
• Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering
• Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes
• Access to free counselling services
• Upon successful completion of your probation period, you will then have access to our Healthcare Cashback Plan
• A cycle to work scheme
• Low-cost town centre parking
• A commitment to employee wellbeing

Closing date: Wednesday 26th November 2025

To submit your application for this exciting Learning, Development and Employee Engagement Manager opportunity, please click on 'Apply' now