Learning & Development Practitioner in Manchester

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance and advice on promoting high quality health, public health and social care. As an equal opportunities employer we are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome everyone from all backgrounds to apply so we can continue to create a workforce which is representative of the communities we serve. If you are suitably qualified and have an interest in remote, hybrid, full time or part time working we encourage you to get in touch as we are happy to discuss potential flexible working opportunities. We have modern offices in Manchester city centre and Stratford, London. Please take into consideration that you may be required to commute to one of our offices for business purposes if necessary.

Job overview: Do you have a passion for delivery? We are looking for someone who is passionate and positive to deliver on embedding our values-based culture and taking our L&D offering to the next level. If you’re passionate about helping leaders grow, enjoy creating engaging learning experiences, and are curious about strengths-based approaches, we’d love to hear from you. Experience with leadership development programmes or Crucial Conversations would be a real bonus, but we’re just as interested in your energy, facilitation style and ability to bring learning to life.

What the individual will bring:

• Experience working with a matrixed organisation delivering high quality learning and development content
• Experience using tools such as 360 feedback and psychometrics
• Passionate and a team player
• A proactive approach to solving problems

This role sits with the People team in the Learning, Talent, and Strategic Partnering function. The team is responsible for learning and development, apprenticeships, and strategic people partnering across the business. You’ll be joining a team of people who want to do their best. We strive for excellence and live by the organisational values. We work hard, and ensure that we have a healthy dose of fun whilst doing it! Our day to day is varied, and we work closely in collaboration with the other people functions, as well as teams within the wider organisation.

We believe in transparency, so the recruitment process is as follows:

• Stage 1: submit an application (put your best self forward!)
• Stage 2: Shortlisting (we review applications and shortlist candidates)
• Stage 3: Face to face interviews in Manchester 6th/7th October.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jennifer Dootson at [email protected] To be considered for this role applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job. Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.

Working for our organisation: We are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make. NICE offer:

• Generous NHS Pension – Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK
• Flexible working – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times
• Exclusive discounts – Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light Card
• Time to recharge – Start with 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Inclusive staff networks – Join supportive communities like Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and NICE and Proud – we celebrate diversity
• Tailored development – Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities

If you feel this is the type of environment you will enjoy working in, apply today!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities: To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job. Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.

Important - Due to NICE’s use of anonymised recruitment practices we ask all candidates not to include any personal details within their application. Please ensure you provide sufficient detail in the application form. We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role. Candidates must ensure that all information provided in their application is factually accurate. Any examples provided must be taken from personal experience. NICE abides by honesty and integrity as part of its organisational values, if evidence of plagiarism is found, applications may be withdrawn. By submitting an application, you agree that it may be rejected or subject to disciplinary action if evidence of plagiarism is detected. Examples of plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Please contact [email protected] with the subject, 'Reasonable Adjustments' if you wish to discuss any additional needs or reasonable adjustments which may support you with your application and/or at interview.