Hybrid Learning & Development Manager

at ABBYY

• Job title: Learning & Development Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Learning & Development Manager at ABBYY responsible for creating scalable learning strategies aligned with business goals. Leading learning solutions and improving organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Translate organisational capability needs into a clear, scalable learning strategy aligned with ABBYY’s business goals.
• Manage the end-to-end design of learning pathways, programs, and experiences that build leadership, professional, and technical capability.
• Design and develop high-quality learning content across multiple modalities (e-learning, virtual instructor-led, in-person, blended, toolkits, guides).
• Conduct learning needs analyses to identify skill gaps, organisational requirements, and future capability needs.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and development programs for employees and people managers globally.
• Own ABBYY’s Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring high-quality content, smooth operations, accurate reporting, and user engagement.
• Use data to evaluate learning effectiveness, demonstrate learning transfer, and inform program improvements.
• Contribute learning strategies to support organisational change, transformation initiatives, and new ways of working.
• Stay current with L&D trends, technologies, and methodologies to evolve ABBYY’s learning ecosystem.

Requirements

• CIPD qualification in Learning & Development or related professional certification (or equivalent).
• Coaching qualification (desirable).
• Degree in HR, Education, Psychology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years experience in Learning & Development, Talent, or a related development role within a global or fast-paced environment (SaaS or tech scale-up experience a plus).
• Proven experience designing, delivering, and evaluating corporate learning solutions across multiple modalities (e-learning, virtual classroom, blended, self-directed).
• Experience administering and optimising Learning Management Systems (LMS), including content management, reporting, and user experience.
• Hands-on experience with learning tools such as Articulate 360, Camtasia, and other digital content-creation technologies (desirable).
• Demonstrated ability to analyse learning data to show learning transfer, measure impact, and translate insights into actionable improvements.
• Strong instructional design skills with an ability to simplify complex concepts into engaging, digestible content.
• Skilled facilitator with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong consulting mindset: able to conduct needs analysis, influence stakeholders, and recommend effective solutions.
• Highly organised with strong project management skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Curious, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement and innovation in learning.
• Comfortable operating in a global, fast-paced, and evolving environment.

Benefits

• Work from home, or hybrid
• Private health insurance
• Private pension ( up to 5% EE and 4% ER )
• Volunteering Time Off (2 days/ year)