Senior Manager, Intermediary Learning & Development (Transport)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Intermediary Learning & Development (Transport): Defining and delivering a scalable learning strategy for OEM partners and dealer networks with an accent on commercial performance, regulatory compliance, and customer outcomes. Focus on identifying capability gaps, designing blended learning solutions, and ensuring audit-ready training across the transport ecosystem.

Location: Hybrid (UK) - must spend at least two days per week (40%) at office sites in Manchester or Newport, or at dealer networks/OEM partners.

Salary: £78,098 - £91,880

Company

A leading UK financial institution transforming its consumer distribution and finance services through heavy investment in people, data, and technology.

What you will do

• Define and deliver a scalable, commercially relevant learning strategy to support growth and regulatory compliance.
• Design and implement blended learning solutions (digital, virtual, face-to-face) for OEMs and dealer networks.
• Identify capability gaps across internal and third-party distribution teams and design targeted training.
• Collaborate with Product, Risk, and Compliance teams to translate regulations into practical, audit-ready training.
• Monitor training effectiveness through MI and performance outcomes to continuously refine content.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in L&D for OEM partners, dealer networks, or intermediary sales environments.
• Deep knowledge of the motor finance and leasing industry with competitor insight.
• Strong understanding of digital customer journeys and end-to-end buying processes.
• Ability to translate legal, regulatory, and statutory requirements into compliant training solutions.
• Must be based in the UK and able to work hybridly from Manchester or Newport.

Nice to have

• Project management experience leading complex learning initiatives.
• Line management experience, including coaching and performance management of teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes including free shares.
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Flexible hybrid working options.
• Wide range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.