Learning Lead in Colchester, Essex

Job summaryWe are seeking a dynamic Learning Lead to provide expertise in the design, delivery and evaluation of leadership, management and colleague development across Provide Community.

You will lead the Provide Community Corporate Induction and champion development for all colleagues through coaching, mentoring, and digital learning solutions. Collaborating with stakeholders, you'll ensure learning initiatives align with organisational values and strategy, driving colleague growth and capability.

This role sits within the Talent and Learning team and requires the post holder to demonstrate creativity, strong facilitation skills, and a passion for continuous improvement to make Provide Community a leading organisation where colleagues deliver outstanding experiences for patients and service users.

Main duties of the jobMain duties of the Learning Lead role are: Lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of leadership, management and colleague development programmes, ensuring they are aligned to Provide's values and prioritiesLead the design and delivery of innovative management and leadership opportunities that strengthen the capability of Provide's management population, equipping managers and leaders to meet both current and future organisational challengesLead on the delivery of Provide's Corporate Induction to ensure it is best in class and provides a positive and engaging experience to all new colleaguesOversee mandatory training compliance at organisational level to ensure colleagues and managers complete the required trainingEnsure the annual personal development reviews (PDR) and personal development plans (PDP) are in place for all colleagues and evidenced in the learning management systemIdentify opportunities to modernise learning delivery and improve colleague experienceAbout usProvide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality.

Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services. We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England. A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider.

We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times: Vision: Transforming LivesValues: Care, Innovation and CompassionMission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+, Ethnic Minority and Men's Networks.

We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.

DetailsDate posted09 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year

per annum

ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number828-PROVIDE4274Job locationsProvide CIC900 The CrescentColchesterCO4 9YQUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThis exciting role within the Talent and Learning team will be responsible for designing and delivering development programmes for colleagues across Provide.

This includes supporting with coaching initiatives across Provide, ensuring mandatory training compliance for all colleagues is above the required level and collaborating with colleagues to support with training projects across the organisation.

The job description is attached for a full list of responsibilities for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThis exciting role within the Talent and Learning team will be responsible for designing and delivering development programmes for colleagues across Provide.

This includes supporting with coaching initiatives across Provide, ensuring mandatory training compliance for all colleagues is above the required level and collaborating with colleagues to support with training projects across the organisation.

The job description is attached for a full list of responsibilities for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialHolds or working towards a level 7 (equivalent to masters) qualification in leadership and management, learning and development, coaching and / or organisation developmentEvidence of CPDDesirableCoaching qualification at level 5 or above or equivalent

Experience

EssentialCurrent experience in a learning and development or organisational development role / functionProven track record of leading and delivering cost-effective high-impact learning and development programmes, that have added value to the organisationExtensive experience in facilitationoExperience creating innovative blended learning solutions, including digital content, while balancing accessibility needs and project budgetsDesirableTraining and/or experience of using Power BI or equivalentoKnowledge of digital media, e-learning design and implementation and learning platforms

Skills

EssentialDemonstrable knowledge of management / leadership development issues, learning methods and technologiesExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationshipsDemonstrates strong initiative, accountability and self-motivation, with a proactive and professional approach to problem-solvingAbility to analyse learning data and evaluating programme impactDesirableWorking knowledge and understanding of different project management methodologies
Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialHolds or working towards a level 7 (equivalent to masters) qualification in leadership and management, learning and development, coaching and / or organisation developmentEvidence of CPDDesirableCoaching qualification at level 5 or above or equivalent

Experience

EssentialCurrent experience in a learning and development or organisational development role / functionProven track record of leading and delivering cost-effective high-impact learning and development programmes, that have added value to the organisationExtensive experience in facilitationoExperience creating innovative blended learning solutions, including digital content, while balancing accessibility needs and project budgetsDesirableTraining and/or experience of using Power BI or equivalentoKnowledge of digital media, e-learning design and implementation and learning platforms

Skills

EssentialDemonstrable knowledge of management / leadership development issues, learning methods and technologiesExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationshipsDemonstrates strong initiative, accountability and self-motivation, with a proactive and professional approach to problem-solvingAbility to analyse learning data and evaluating programme impactDesirableWorking knowledge and understanding of different project management methodologiesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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