Learning & Development Partner

Learning & Development Partner

Lithia UK 

National - Hybrid

Basic salary up to £55,000 with company car and bonus, pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), family PMI, exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services.

We’re seeking a proactive and hands-on Learning & Development Partner to deliver high-quality learning experiences across our automotive division. Working closely with regional stakeholders and the Head of Talent Management, you’ll manage external learning providers, support leadership and management development programmes, and help drive apprenticeship, early careers, and high-potential initiatives. This role is central to ensuring learning is well-organised, impactful, and aligned with business priorities.

As Learning & Development Partner, you’ll coordinate and deliver programmes that enhance capability, support career growth, and foster a culture of continuous learning. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the business to embed learning into everyday practice. Success in this role requires excellent organisation, stakeholder management, and communication skills, alongside the ability to deliver high-quality learning experiences.

Your Journey as a Learning & Development partner:

• Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to understand regional and divisional development priorities
• Manage relationships with external learning providers, ensuring quality, value, and alignment with business needs
• Support the design, delivery, and coordination of regional leadership and management development programmes
• Assist in the implementation and tracking of apprenticeship and early careers initiatives
• Support high-potential and emerging talent programmes, ensuring smooth delivery and a consistent learner experience
• Coordinate programme logistics, including scheduling, communications, materials, feedback collection, and evaluation
• Monitor learning outcomes and feedback to drive continuous improvement and measure return on investment
• Collaborate with Talent and HR teams to promote a culture of learning and development

Do you have what it takes to be a Lithia UK colleague? We’re looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience in Learning & Development, ideally as a Partner or Consultant
• Strong experience managing external learning providers and coordinating large-scale programmes
• Practical experience in the scope, design, and delivery of leadership and management development programmes
• Experience supporting apprenticeships, early careers, or high-potential programmes
• Excellent stakeholder management, organisational, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Confident using digital learning platforms and reporting tools
• A creative approach to learning, including experiential and blended methods
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Experience in the automotive sector is highly desirable

What we can offer you: 

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love 
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday 
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most 
• Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart 
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries 
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities 
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme 
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding 
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme 

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people: 

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey. 

Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law.

We want your recruitment journey to be unique to you and as accessible as possible. If you need any additional support with your application or have specific requirements at any stage, please let us know via email: UK_resourcing@lithia.com. Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process.