Title: Learning and Development Lead
Lead the learning that builds capability and drives performance
As our Learning & Development Lead, you’ll play a strategic role in shaping how Cadent develops leadership, soft skills and business capability across the organisation. This isn’t just about delivering training – it’s about designing and leading high‑quality learning that supports performance, builds confidence at every level and strengthens our future capability.
This is a permanent role based at Ansty Business Park, Coventry, where you’ll act as a subject‑matter expert for leadership and behavioural development. You’ll lead the end‑to‑end learning cycle for non‑technical capability, working closely with senior leaders, HR colleagues and external providers to ensure learning solutions are relevant, engaging and aligned to business priorities.
You’ll set standards, drive innovation and ensure consistency across all internally and externally delivered programmes, while leading a team and influencing stakeholders across the business.
Why you’ll love this role:
- Learning Strategy & Delivery – Lead the design, development and delivery of leadership, soft skills and business learning across Cadent.
- Leadership Development – Deliver and evolve leadership programmes for all levels, including senior leaders.
- Capability Building – Partner with leaders to identify skill gaps and deliver targeted learning solutions that drive performance.
- Innovation & Quality – Design engaging, interactive programmes using modern learning methods, simulations and practical scenarios.
- Supplier & Partner Management – Manage external L&D suppliers, ensuring quality, value for money and alignment to Cadent standards.
- Team Leadership – Lead, coach and develop a learning delivery team, promoting high standards and continuous improvement.
- Governance & Consistency – Ensure all learning interventions meet agreed frameworks, governance standards and best practice.
What you’ll bring:
- L&D Expertise – Strong experience designing and delivering leadership and behavioural learning programmes.
- Strategic Thinking – Ability to translate business priorities into effective learning solutions.
- Facilitation Excellence – Confident delivering training to a wide range of audiences, including senior leaders.
- Stakeholder Influence – Strong credibility working with senior stakeholders and challenging constructively where needed.
- Digital Capability – Experience using digital learning platforms and blended learning approaches.
- Leadership Skills – Proven experience leading teams and influencing across organisational boundaries.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset – Passion for innovation, quality and building a strong learning culture.
Qualifications:
- Full UK driving licence (required)
- CIPD Level 5 or above (desirable)
Apply now to lead learning that builds capability, confidence and performance across Cadent.
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 20th April.
Disclaimer: While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role.
At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!
We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.
We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.
What’s In It for You
Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:
- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
- Career development with funded learning options
- Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
- Generous family policies and flexible benefits
- Retail discounts, gym access, and more
We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.
We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!
What’s next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd
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