HR Manager - Learning & Development

We’re recruiting for a HR Manager – Apprenticeship & Future Skills (Learning & Development) to join our Human Resources team.

The HR Manager will lead the development and implementation of learning programmes including apprenticeships, graduate schemes and other professional education programmes. Working closely with key stakeholders across the business to help align the workforce capability with business goals, championing for continuous improvement, and evolving learning practises.

Overseeing the planning and delivery of training across all levels, including leadership development, the HR Manager will manage the learning and development budgets to ensure this is aligned with the HPUK business plan. This role includes line management of HR Advisor, Learning and Development.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in Learning and Development, Talent Development or Apprenticeship programme Management, excellent communication skills and stakeholder management and engagement skills.

Please take a look at our applicant pack, and job description below for a full description of the role, as well as the full requirements.

The Recruitment Process - What is involved?

Our recruitment process has been designed for you to easily apply and highlight the best of your skills, expertise and personal attributes. We want you to be prepared, confident and the best version of you for this role. Our recruitment process involves the redaction of each candidate’s identifiable information, leaving their skills, experience and answers to the competency questions to be assessed.

• Complete your online application on our website by 19th October 2025. Please read the information about the role carefully and provide as much relevant information about yourself as possible and the transferable skills in relation to the role.
• Applications will be redacted removing any personal or identifiable data prior to being sent over to the hiring managers. 
• After the interviews we will be in touch as soon as possible to let you know if you have been successful. 

Hutchison Ports UK is able to sponsor skilled worker visas in cases where the role fits the requirements set out by the UK government. Please refer to the government website via this link to understand the requirements needed. In cases where a post-study visa is used initially, it may be the case that the skilled worker visa requirements will not be met once this visa has expired.

Hutchison Ports is committed to creating and developing an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants and encourage discussion about flexible working opportunities. We offer a supportive, community environment and have been awarded Chartered status by Women In Maritime. We have our own Women’s Network, offer leadership, mentoring and role specific training.