Learning & Development Business Partner – People Manager & Leadership Development

At DCS Group, our people are our greatest asset – and developing our managers is key to unlocking performance, engagement, and long-term success. We are seeking a Learning & Development Business Partner with a specialist focus on People Manager and Leadership Development. This role is central to building a high-performance culture through capability development, coaching, and the design and delivery of learning interventions that empower leaders across our business.

As a trusted partner to stakeholders across departments, you’ll identify needs, design targeted solutions, and embed development frameworks that align with our business strategy and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of learning initiatives for current and aspiring people managers across all functions.

• Partner with business leaders and HR colleagues to assess capability needs and create learning pathways that drive performance and engagement.

• Design and deliver engaging, impactful learning content (workshops, toolkits, coaching frameworks, and digital learning).

• Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of the DCS Leadership Framework.

• Champion our talent and succession programmes, ensuring clear career development routes for our future leaders.

• Evaluate learning effectiveness using data and feedback to continuously enhance the learning experience.

• Support broader L&D projects and initiatives across the organisation as part of the L&D team.

• Build strong relationships across all levels of the business to support a culture of learning, curiosity, and accountability.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in an L&D or HR Business Partnering role, with a focus on leadership and management development.

• Strong understanding of learning methodologies, coaching practices, and adult learning theory.

• Experience designing and delivering face-to-face and digital learning solutions.

• Commercially aware, with the ability to align learning to business priorities.

• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple programmes and priorities.

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience is desirable.

• Coaching qualifications or accreditation would be a distinct advantage.

Why Join DCS Group?

We’re a fast-paced, commercially driven business that combines the scale of a national distributor with the agility of a manufacturer and brand owner. Our commitment to people development is stronger than ever, and we are investing in building a workplace where everyone can grow.

We offer:

• Life Cover

• Pension Plan

• Medical Cash Plan

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Subsidised On-Site Café (including free breakfast, capped at a set amount)

• On-Site Staff Shop

• Ongoing learning and development support

• Regular social events and a collaborative team culture

Apply Today

If you’re passionate about developing people, delivering measurable results, and influencing the future of leadership at DCS, we’d love to hear from you.