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More about your role
This is a Fixed Term opportunity until September 2027
You will play a key role in shaping how we use people data and learning systems across the business. As our People Data and Learning Systems Manager, you will lead a team that effectively manages our Learning Management System (Places Academy) and associated digital learning content. You will also be responsible for fulfilling all requirements relating to People Data requests.
You will oversee system administration, lead projects to improve and implement system changes, and manage a small team to deliver high-quality data, reporting and learning system support. Working closely with stakeholders across People, IT and the wider business, you will translate requirements into practical solutions, using data and insights to support informed decision-making.
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience working with a variety of systems, ideally a learning management system (LMS)
- Strong analytical skills and extremely comfortable and competent with the use of data to turn insights into clear recommendations
- Demonstrable project management experience and the ability to manage multiple workstreams as well as manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders at all levels.
Interviews will take place w/c 15th June 2026
More about you
As our People Data and Learning Systems Manager you will be responsible for leading and developing people systems and data capability to support organisational goals. You will enjoy working with data, spotting trends and opportunities, and using your analytical skills to influence outcomes.
You are organised, confident managing multiple projects, and comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. You will also be a supportive and inclusive leader, focused on developing your team and driving continuous improvement. You will be a valued member of the Talent & Development Management team, managing three direct reports and a total team of 7.
Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
- Competitive salary with regular annual review
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2%
- 35 days holiday (including bank holiday) with option to buy or sell days
- Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs - up to £500 savings per year
- Access to wellbeing support such as counselling and flu jabs
- Private GP and health support services available
- Access to a rewards platform with retail and lifestyle discounts
- Savings on groceries, travel, shopping and home products
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to professional qualifications and career progression
- Internal development programmes and learning support
- Recognition schemes such as Star Awards and Colleagues Awards
- Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement
- Free membership to Places Gyms
