Talent Development Design Specialist

• • Based at Manchester Airport 
  • Fixed Term Contract
  • Hybrid working
  • We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds

Manchester Airport Group

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate. Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities.  Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities. At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• • Bonus scheme
  • 10% company contribution pension
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Free parking
  • Subsidised public transport
  • Huge range of company discounts
  • 2 volunteering days per year
  • Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • Care Concierge service

The Role

You’ll lead the design and delivery of a future-focused, blended learning programme for line managers. This programme will define clear leadership expectations, strengthen capability, and simplify people processes through intuitive digital tools and training. You’ll help to create accountable leaders who deliver an exceptional colleague experience, drive retention, and improve operational performance, ultimately fostering a stronger leadership culture and enabling successful delivery of our People Strategy.

What will make you successful in this role?

You’ll have proven experience in designing and delivering leadership development programmes with a strong understanding of blended learning methodologies and digital learning tools. You’ll have expertise in capability assessment, gap analysis, and workforce planning with the ability to translate strategic objectives into practical development solutions. You’ll be familiar with accreditation frameworks and certification processes and excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.

Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.

At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.