Learning & Development Specialist

We have been exclusively retained by a respected housing organisation to appoint an experienced

Learning and Organisational Development (L&OD) Team Leader on a 12 month fixed term contract.

This is a key opportunity to join an organisation with a strong social purpose and a commitment to developing its people, strengthening capability and creating a culture where colleagues can thrive.

Reporting to the Head of Learning and Organisational Development, this role will provide leadership to the L&OD team while playing a central role in shaping and delivering an effective learning and organisational development service.

We are seeking an experienced L&D professional who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, helping to create a high-performing learning culture that supports organisational goals, colleague development and long-term success.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will lead the design, delivery and evaluation of a wide range of learning and organisational development initiatives, working closely with leaders, managers and stakeholders across the organisation.

You will be responsible for ensuring learning solutions are aligned to business needs, informed by data and best practice, and delivered to a consistently high standard.

This role provides the opportunity to influence organisational culture, support leadership capability, enhance colleague development and contribute to a period of continued growth and change within a purpose-led housing environment.

Key Responsibilities

As Learning and Organisational Development Team Leader, you will

• Provide effective leadership, coaching and support to the L&OD team, creating an environment where colleagues can deliver their best work.
• Develop and implement L&OD strategies, plans and interventions that support organisational priorities.
• Design, deliver and embed engaging digital and face-to-face learning solutions using modern learning approaches and technology.
• Lead the full learning cycle, from identifying development needs and designing programmes through to delivery, evaluation and measuring impact.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders, managers and People colleagues to identify capability requirements and develop appropriate solutions.
• Develop and support impactful leadership development programmes.
• Use data, insights and evaluation methods to demonstrate learning effectiveness and return on investment.
• Oversee learning content, systems and data within the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Ensure all learning activity is high quality, credible and aligned with organisational objectives.
• Manage relationships with external learning providers and other key stakeholders.
• Provide expert L&OD advice, guidance and coaching to managers and teams across the organisation.
• Support leaders and colleagues through periods of organisational change by ensuring they have the skills, knowledge and confidence required.
• Contribute to succession planning, talent development and early careers initiatives, including apprenticeship and graduate programmes.
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation and inclusive learning practices.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Learning and Organisational Development professional with a proven track record of delivering impactful learning solutions within a complex organisation.

You will bring

• Demonstrable experience leading and delivering effective L&OD services.
• Experience managing and developing an L&D or L&OD team.
• Experience designing and delivering learning interventions within an organisation experiencing operational or cultural change.
• Experience managing the complete learning cycle, including needs analysis, programme design, delivery and evaluation.
• Experience coaching, mentoring and developing L&D professionals.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary learning and organisational development practices.
• Experience developing leadership capability and supporting talent development.
• Excellent facilitation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.
• Experience using digital learning tools and platforms to enhance learning experiences, including content creation tools and Microsoft 365 applications.
• A strong commitment to inclusion, collaboration and creating positive colleague experiences.

A relevant professional qualification in Learning and Development, Organisation Development, Human Resources or a related discipline would be desirable.

About the Organisation

Our client is an established housing organisation with a strong commitment to improving lives, supporting communities and investing in its people.

The organisation is focused on building a positive colleague experience, developing capability and ensuring its workforce has the skills and confidence needed to deliver excellent outcomes for customers and communities.

As part of this commitment, the organisation is strengthening its learning and organisational development offer and is seeking an L&OD leader who can help shape and deliver the next stage of its people strategy.

NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic.

Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all.

We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.

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