Dundee – Full-time
Are you passionate about creating impactful learning experiences and driving talent development? We are looking to recruit an inspiring and commercially orientated People Development Manager to lead the design and delivery of innovative learning solutions that empower our people and support business growth.
At Henderson Loggie our people are at the very heart of what makes us stand out from our competitors. We provide the full range of accountancy and advisory services to owner managed businesses, charities, public sector organisations and individuals. We work collaboratively across the Firm to ensure that our clients receive the very best advice.
We are proud of our approachable, straightforward, and collaborative style of working and are always keen to meet with people who share our values and commitment to providing outstanding client service.
As our People Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of learning which drives high performance, develops future potential, and retains talent within the Firm.
Key responsibilities:
- Design and deliver engaging content for practical, advisory, management and leadership skills learning solutions – using blended learning approaches.
- Champion a learning culture and drive the development of the HL Academy, ensuring content, delivery methods and material remain innovative and aligned with business priorities.
- Identify and address learning needs by collaborating with senior management and working closely with the People Team in a unified ‘one team’ approach. This includes exploring how learning can enhance engagement and retention across the Firm.
- Build strong partnerships with external training providers, professional bodies, and local schools, colleges, and universities to enhance talent pipelines.
- Support the Head of People with annual training needs analysis, using data-driven insights to set priorities and identify solutions that support the Firm’s strategic goals.
- Manage and optimise the trainee programmes in conjunction with the Training Principal and line managers, ensuring structured progression, exam success, and compliance with training providers.
- Design, administer, and interpret psychometric assessments to support recruitment, promotion, and development decisions. Use assessment data to provide actionable insights that inform talent strategies and individual development plans.
- Create personalised onboarding learning plans for new starters, integrating mandatory training and role-specific development.
- Deliver results quickly and effectively as an individual contributor within a collaborative team structure. Manage priorities and handle multiple learning projects at the same time
- Provide support to the Head of People on projects as required.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Degree or equivalent experience in Learning & Development, HR, or a related field; CIPD or similar qualification desirable.
- Proven L&D experience, ideally in professional services.
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and commercial awareness.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills (written and verbal).
- Skilled at building credibility and strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise effectively, and deliver results at pace.
- Confident in analysing data and turning insights into action.
- Collaborative and innovative, with a proactive approach to championing a learning culture.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and under pressure.
- Experience in running psychometric tests and analysing results for recruitment, promotion, and development purposes. Ability to translate assessment outcomes into meaningful recommendations for stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel across all 4 offices – Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
You will also share our values and be committed to contributing to the Firm’s success.
What you can expect:
- A competitive salary
- 35 days holiday per year & Holiday buy/sell scheme
- Non-contractual bonus scheme
- Generous pension contribution
- Continuous training and support
- Life Insurance
- Perkbox
- Dress for your working day policy
- Hybrid Working policy
To apply, please submit your CV along with a covering letter explaining why you want to join Henderson Loggie and how your experience and qualities make you a great fit for this role.