Careers

We are looking for a Learning and Development Manager to join our team in Edinburgh.

Job purpose

Join our Learning & Development team and play a key role in delivering impactful development opportunities that help our people grow, thrive, and perform at their best.

The role

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll support the delivery of learning programmes across the firm, ensure a seamless learner experience, and work closely with stakeholders to coordinate training activity from start to finish.

The Learning and Development Manager will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Lead and evolve the JC Aspire programme, creating learning experiences that help colleagues grow.
• Improve the Learning Management System (LMS) experience and support colleagues to get the most from it
• Shape and deliver manager development programmes, including Line Manager Essentials.
• Build strong relationships across the business to understand learning needs and recommend solutions
• Use insight and feedback to improve learning, colleague experience and overall impact
• Lead mentoring and newly qualified programmes, supporting colleagues at key career stages
• Contribute to wider learning and people initiatives, helping build a positive learning culture.

About you:

• Previous experience in a role at a similar level is essential
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to promote a positive learning culture
• Line management experience is advantageous
• Experience in designing and delivering both face to face and online learning programmes from end to end
• Line management experience would be an advantage but not essential
• Knowledge and understanding at a strategic L&D level.

Why JC? 

Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives - whether it’s our clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people, who now number over 900 across the UK.  

We work with individuals and businesses all over the country and our expertise covers almost every industry sector. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers across more than 114 countries. 

Everything we do at Johnston Carmichael is underpinned by our four core values – Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant. We’ve created a range of ways to support our people to make sure every voice is heard, including our People and Culture Forum, and we encourage each of our sharp minds to be leaders of their work and learning. You can read more about our culture and values here. 

In the last 10 years we’ve raised more than £450,000 for charity and continuously evolved our commitment to sustainable business practices. We are Gold sponsors of the Kiltwalk and also partner with Netball Scotland and England Netball, creating an enduring impact on the ground in our communities.  

We look forward to hearing from you

If you're ready to write your success story with us, apply today. 

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace.  A copy of this policy will be made available on request.  We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.