Learning And Development Lead (Bcft) (Interim) in Bradford

Location: 4 Manchester Road, Bradford, BD5 0QL

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 3+ Months

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Pay Rate: PAYE: £314.00 per day

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Learning & Development (L&D) function, ensuring effective delivery of learning initiatives across the organisation.
• Review and prioritise the existing L&D work plan in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team, aligning activities with organisational priorities and available resources.
• Strengthen and oversee governance arrangements for Learning & Development, ensuring clear decision-making processes and compliance with organisational frameworks.
• Evaluate, enhance, and oversee key learning programmes, including mandatory training, induction, management development, early careers, work experience, and volunteering initiatives.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve leadership and management development programmes to build organisational capability.
• Drive the modernisation of L&D processes, systems, and ways of working to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify learning needs, influence decision-making, and deliver strategic learning solutions.
• Monitor programme effectiveness, ensuring learning initiatives deliver measurable outcomes and support organisational objectives.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience leading a Learning & Development function within a complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, particularly relating to early careers, apprenticeships, work experience, and talent development.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering leadership development programmes.
• Experience creating and delivering development programmes for aspiring leaders and managers.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and leadership groups.
• Ability to challenge existing practices, influence change, and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and limited resources effectively.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-focused approach to Learning & Development.