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Guidant Global has been awarded an exciting new contract to deliver a defence client's full Learning & Development (L&D) administration service, covering approximately 16,000 annual training bookings. We are now seeking an experienced Client Services Manager to lead this high‑profile service line, ensuring exceptional delivery, seamless operations, and strong client engagement from day one. This is a pivotal role with real impact - you'll shape a newly launched service, lead a dedicated team, build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, and champion continuous improvement across all elements of the L&D operation.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the end‑to‑end outsourced L&D administration service for a defence client
Oversee daily operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and service excellence
Build strong, trusted partnerships with senior client stakeholders
Drive SLA and KPI performance, implementing improvement plans where needed
Lead production of MI reporting, insights, and quarterly business reviews
Develop, mentor and empower the SRM, Team Leader, and Coordinator team
Manage supplier relationships, onboarding, governance, and performance
Identify opportunities for process optimisation and innovation
Support financial processes, including invoicing and aged debt resolution
Act as an escalation point for service issues, risks and operational challenges
Champion Impellam's values: Push Boundaries, Take Ownership, Create Impact, Stay Human
Requirements:
5+ years' experience in operations, managed services, or service delivery
Proven leadership skills with experience developing teams
Excellent stakeholder management and communication
Strong analytical ability and skilled in Excel, reporting and MI
Experience improving processes and driving service performance
MSP/shared services experience
Eligible for Security Clearance (SC)
Nice to have:
L&D or training operations background
Defence or public sector exposure
Supplier management or project management experience
What we offer:
Attractive Benefits Package
The chance to shape and grow a newly launched service line
Applications from individuals requiring varying levels of flexibility
Guaranteed interview for applicants with a disability/long-term health condition who meet role requirements
Guaranteed interview for current reservists, ex-armed forces personnel or forces spouses
'Ban the Box' employer
Diverse and inclusive team
Freedom to give opinion, build career path, and be part of a cooperative and supportive team
Reasonable adjustments available at application or interview stage