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MANAGER, PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT
We’re looking for a Manager, People Development to join our global People & Culture team and help us build the capabilities we need for the future. This is a permanent role, preferably based at our head office in Helsinki, with the possibility to be located in another Lindström country.
In this hands-on role, you’ll shape how learning happens across Lindström – in an international environment where collaboration, curiosity and continuous development are part of everyday work.
Your key contribution areas
In this role, you’ll build and develop our global learning ecosystem and bring clarity and structure to how we support growth across countries.
Your key focus areas:
- Build and evolve Lindström’s learning ecosystem to support growth
- Create competence frameworks, learning paths and career structures
- Design practical, impactful learning solutions aligned with business needs
- Own, develop and manage our learning tools, including the LMS, ensuring smooth day-to-day administration while continuously improving the user experience and business value
- Lead development initiatives from idea to implementation – and ensure adoption
- Drive consistency and clarity in learning and development across our global organisation
- Partner with stakeholders across functions and countries
What helps you to shine in this role?
This is a role for someone who enjoys both development work and rolling up their sleeves to make things happen in practice. You’re curious, development‑oriented and motivated by continuous improvement. You feel at home in an international environment and enjoy working across cultures and perspectives.
You bring structure to complex topics, take ownership and turn ideas into practical, scalable solutions that ensure our people have the skills needed to succeed today and in the future.
To thrive in this role, you will bring:
- Experience in learning, talent or organisational development – ideally in a global setting
- Relevant education
- Ability to translate business needs into meaningful learning solutions
- Strong stakeholder collaboration and influencing skills across cultures
- Project leadership experience – from idea to implementation
- Experience with learning technologies, digital solutions and LMS
- Comfortable combining development work with operational ownership and continuous improvement
- Excellent written and spoken English
Your key people
You’ll be part of our global People & Culture team based in Helsinki. We work closely together, support each other and share a genuine interest in helping people grow and succeed.
In this role, you’ll collaborate widely across Lindström and contribute to development initiatives that span our global organisation.
What we offer
- A meaningful role where you can shape how people grow at Lindström
- An international, growing company where your work has visible impact
- Opportunities to learn and develop yourself
- Local benefits such as occupational healthcare services and sports, culture, and well-being perks
- A hybrid-work model - with at least three days a week at the office
- A purpose-driven and supportive work environment committed to fostering our We Care culture
Are you ready to grow and shine with us?
To apply, please fill in our online application no later than 9 August 2026. We will start reviewing applications in early August. Our recruitment process includes:
- Video questions
- Interviews
- Assessments
The starting date is negotiable, and we hope to welcome our new colleague as soon as possible.
For additional information, you can contact:
Anki Forsman (Director, People & Culture), at +358 50 458 5135, on Monday 3 August between 12:00-13:30.
We look forward to hearing from you!
At Lindström, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values. We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and minority groups to apply. We believe that our strength lies in our diversity, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, gets the sense of belonging, and can be their true selves. Lindström is an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud to be a workplace free from discrimination.
Founded in 1848 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Lindström now operates in 24 countries across Europe and Asia, with a 2025 turnover of EUR 542 million. As a forerunner in sustainable textile services, we are dedicated to innovation and environmental responsibility. We provide comprehensive solutions for industries including workwear, cleanroom textiles, mats, and more.
For further information, please visit http://www.lindstromgroup.com.