Learning & Development Hub Manager

Inspiring people. Shaping futures. Making a difference. Are you a confident, people‑focused leader who’s passionate about learning, inclusion and development? Do you thrive on building high‑performing teams and want to make a real impact on Service Personnel at every stage of their journey? If so, we’d love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead an LDO Hub, influence learning outcomes, and champion inclusive, forward‑thinking support across the region.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead from the front, providing visible, effective leadership to deliver a high‑quality, customer‑focused LDO Hub service.
• Line manage and develop LDO Hub colleagues, embedding Capita’s values, policies and best practice.
• Build strong leadership, behavioural and technical capability aligned to the Capita Career Path Framework (Level 3).
• Champion Health & Safety, ensuring compliance through robust risk assessments and audits.
• Deliver impactful, through‑life learning, development and resettlement advice to Service Personnel.
• Actively promote LDO Hub services and collaborate with colleagues across the wider LDO community — both in person and digitally.
• Serve as the Hub and regional subject matter expert for Neurodiversity and Specific Learning Differences (training and qualifications provided where required).
• Lead and coordinate ND/SpLD support services in line with national LDO and Royal Navy policy.

What we’re looking for (essential)

• Proven experience leading or managing a team.
• Holds, or is willing to work towards, an SpLD qualification at RQF Level 5 / SCQF Level 8 or above, including appropriate practising certification.

Nice to have (but not essential)

• A Level 3 (or above) qualification in education, teaching, learning & development or coaching.
• A higher‑level leadership and/or management qualification.
• Experience of — or interest in — neurodiversity and inclusive support approaches.
• Awareness of organisations that support ex‑Service Personnel.

Why join us?

You’ll be joining a purpose‑driven organisation that invests in its people, champions inclusion, and values fresh ideas. This role offers genuine autonomy, development opportunities (including funded qualifications), and the chance to make a meaningful difference every single day.

If you’re ready to lead with impact and help shape inclusive learning experiences for the future, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £35,000 – (£33,626.92 based on Term time only).
• Enjoy flexible benefits including extra leave purchase, paid volunteering days, enhanced family leave, lifestyle discounts, and access to inclusive employee networks — all designed to support your wellbeing and personal growth.
• Onsite, secure parking.
• Catering facilities, Gym and shops onsite.
• Rewarding role making a real difference to those joining and progressing within the Royal Navy.
• Ability to gain further qualifications and full training given.

This role is offered on a term time basis working 44 weeks per year, with non-working weeks taken 2 weeks at Christmas and Easter and 4 weeks in August. The salary will therefore be pro rata’d and calculated to include contractual annual leave entitlement and bank holidays.

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth — offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career. Join us and discover a career with purpose.

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Equal Opportunities

Capita is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. We’re a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from everyone. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318.

For more on equal opportunities and available adjustments, visit the Capita Careers website.