Overview
In this role you will lead the design and delivery of workforce learning and capability across the Liverpool University Hospitals Group, translating national and local priorities into scalable, evidence-based learning solutions. You will partner with leaders across hospitals to identify priorities, drive improvements, and demonstrate impact through data-informed governance and evaluation. You will evolve from a course-led model to a digital-first, pathway-driven approach that aligns with group priorities and outcomes. This is an opportunity to shape learning strategy in a large NHS network and develop people through innovative coaching and mentoring programmes.
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of Learning, Development and Skills Strategy and align delivery plans with priorities
- Coordinate LDS delivery plan across Group, hospital and department plans
- Ensure compliance with study leave policy and learning needs analysis SOP
- Develop engagement strategies to promote participation in LDS planning
- Manage complex learning projects and ensure timely, high-quality delivery
- Lead annual and bi-annual Group Learning Needs Analysis with evidence-based recommendations
- Design and evaluate LDS programs to be future-fit and impactful
- Develop robust evaluation frameworks to measure effectiveness and ROI
- Advance Group coaching and mentoring with governance and outcomes
- Provide expert consultancy on learning, development and skills across the Group
Key requirements
- Degree CIPD or equivalent in HR/OD/L&D/Leadership
- Postgraduate qualification in coaching
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience delivering capability programmes
- Experience designing learning pathways and frameworks
- Experience influencing stakeholders across functions
- Experience facilitating workshops and leadership interventions
- Experience evaluating interventions and reporting impact and benefit realisation
- Experience leading and managing a team
- Excellent leadership and facilitation
- Strong influence and credibility with leaders
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Programme and project management (desirable)
- Ability to analyse workforce data and produce reports/KPIs (desirable)
- Governance, evaluation and impact measurement methodologies (desirable)
Learning Development and Skills Lead employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
