Learning & Development Commissioning Manager in London

This is a Full Time Fixed Term Position. The post is fixed term for 18 months due to funding.

To lead and co‑ordinate the provision of a wide range of high quality, cost‑effective employee development interventions, as part of the corporate learning and change process, which are both proactive and responsive to services professional needs. This development will support the Council values and competency framework and meet the Council’s current and future objectives.

Learning and development experience in a complex large organisation is essential to support the Head of Service in developing and implementing the learning and development strategy across the Council. Working with Organisational Development/Human Resources Business Partners and assisting Directors/Heads of Service/managers in the delivery of workforce development plans for their teams.

You must be able to successfully lead and have experience of managing a team of learning professionals and be proactive and responsive to customer needs to deliver a vast range of quality learning and development interventions. You must have substantial experience of commissioning goods/services and managing these commissioned services to a successful outcome. You must source VfM learning propositions through best procurement, using spend consolidation, understanding and management of total acquisition costs, competitive tendering, etc.

Pro‑actively working with services and suppliers to build workforce capacity and professional competence. You must be conversant in Ofsted, CQC regulations and other regulatory bodies such as HSE and have knowledge of Investors in People.

Role and Purpose

• Support the Head of Learning & Development in developing and implementing the learning and development strategy across the Council.
• Work with Human Resources and assist Directors/Heads of Service in the formulation of workforce development plans for their directorates.
• Lead and manage a team of professionals in designing, developing and delivering learning and development interventions.
• Manage the training budget and relationships with training providers, ensuring value for money from commissioning.
• Work with service areas to maximise value for money provided in the authority’s non‑pay spend centralised training budget.
• Accountable for procurement compliance with procurement law and Hull City Council’s contract procurement regulations (CPRs).
• Source value for money learning propositions through better procurement, using spend consolidation, understanding and management of total acquisition costs, competitive tendering, etc.
• Proactively work with services and suppliers (especially local) to build workforce capacity in line with the Council’s strategic objectives.
• Lead and coordinate the provision of a wide range of high quality, cost‑effective employee development interventions as part of the corporate change process, which are proactive and responsive to customer needs, support the competency framework and meet Council objectives.
• Manage the physical structure of the Learning Centre, ensuring procedures are in place, safe practices are implemented effectively, and recording and audit systems are maintained.

Principal Accountabilities

• Strategy – Support the Council in its achievement of the Corporate Vision, Strategy and Business Objectives. Assist the Head of Learning & Development in the development, review, implementation and monitoring of the Council’s people strategy and learning and workforce development strategies/approach.
• Customer Focus – Is visible in gaining customer insight and marketing resources with senior level managers and the Council. Ensure customer satisfaction with the Learning & Development service provision, particularly providers that we commission, by engagement with the stakeholders in the proactive planning of learning interventions.
• Performance Management – Inspires people to perform at their best and demands continuous improvement, customer service and value for money. Develop, implement and monitor their team plan.
• Leadership – Leads a team including coaching, motivating and providing professional challenge. Manages direct reports including the delegation of work, assessment of competence, management of attendance, management of performance, identification and implementation of learning and development interventions, health, safety and welfare.
• Statutory Obligations – Responsible for the provision of statutory requirements relating to workforce development for the Council, e.g. the Common Core of Skills and Knowledge relating to safeguarding, health and safety, training of foster carers and care workers.
• Service Delivery – Responsible for the design, development, delivery, often through commissioning of learning and development interventions, and evaluation of training in core skills to drive organisational performance.
• Resource Allocation & Budget – Contributes to the management of the learning and development budget on behalf of the Council, ensuring there is a fair process of resource allocation according to Council priorities and that commissioning of training provides value for money.
• Partnership Working – Works in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, e.g. the NHS, Fire Service and police, voluntary and community sector organisations and private companies to develop value for money learning interventions.
• Team Development & Capability – Responsible for ensuring the team has the capability to perform their duties and have a development programme that ensures they can reach their full potential.
• Self‑Management & Development – Build a reputation of respect from customers, peers and managers. Responsible for producing work to the quality standards and deadlines required.

Pay and Benefits

• Compensation Grade: 11
• Pay Range: £50,269.00 – £53,460.00
• A competitive salary
• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Initially 23 days annual leave depending on length of service
• Eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off: one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods
• Supportive and forward‑thinking culture
• Great career development opportunities

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to increasing the diversity, equality and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

About Hull City Council

By joining our team you will be making a tangible difference to the lives of people in Hull and working with people who are as passionate about our place and public services as you are.