At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate and enhance leadership and learning programmes across the organisation.
- Company: Optimo Care Group, a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK.
- Benefits: Fixed hours, ongoing development, career progression, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Hybrid working with travel across UK sites; supportive and collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact by developing leaders and enhancing learning experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in coordinating learning programmes and using Learning Management Systems.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Department: Optimo Care Group - Central Services
Reporting to: Group Head of Learning and Development
Location: Hybrid working (minimum 3 days office-based)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday (9am-5pm)
About Optimo Care Group
Optimo Care Group is a specialist provider of high-quality care and support services across the UK, supporting individuals with moderate to complex needs to live fulfilling and independent lives. We are committed to delivering person-centred care through a skilled and compassionate workforce while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance. As a growing organisation, we offer excellent career development opportunities, ongoing learning through our Optimo Learning Academy, and a supportive environment where people can thrive and make a meaningful difference.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Leadership and Learning Programmes Manager to coordinate the delivery of learning programmes and support the design and continuous improvement of leadership development initiatives across the organisation. Working closely with operational teams, internal stakeholders and external training providers, you will ensure the successful planning, organisation and delivery of leadership development, induction, onboarding, mandatory and refresher training programmes. You will also play a key role in managing and optimising our Learning Management System (LMS), supporting programme setup, learner engagement, content management, reporting and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership Development
- Support the design, development and facilitation of leadership and management programmes.
- Coordinate leadership learning initiatives across the organisation.
- Gather and analyse feedback to improve programme effectiveness.
- Work with operational leaders to identify learning needs and support capability development.
- Learning Programme Coordination
- Coordinate induction, onboarding, mandatory and refresher training programmes.
- Manage schedules, resources and communications.
- Ensure consistent delivery across multiple locations.
- Work with internal stakeholders and external providers to support programme delivery.
- Learning Management System (LMS)
- Administer and maintain the LMS.
- Manage programme creation, learner enrolment, reporting and compliance monitoring.
- Organise and maintain learning content.
- Identify opportunities to improve learner engagement and system effectiveness.
- Produce learning reports and data to support decision‑making and regulatory requirements.
About You
You will be a highly organised and proactive learning professional with experience coordinating learning programmes in a fast‑paced, multi‑site environment.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- Experience coordinating or delivering learning or training programmes in a fast‑paced, multi‑site environment.
- Experience supporting the design, development or improvement of learning content and programmes.
- Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) to manage learning and training processes.
- Experience managing multiple programmes, schedules and stakeholders.
- Experience working with internal stakeholders to identify learning needs and coordinate delivery.
- Experience supporting leadership or management development programmes.
- Relevant Learning and Development qualification or equivalent practical experience.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working within a regulated environment, such as health or social care.
Essential Skills
- Learning and training programme coordination.
- Learning content development and continuous improvement.
- LMS administration and optimisation.
- Stakeholder management and collaboration.
- Strong organisational, planning and communication skills.
- Data analysis and reporting.
- Problem‑solving and solution‑focused thinking.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
Why Join Optimo Care Group?
We value our people and are committed to helping them build rewarding careers. Benefits include:
- Fixed working hours (40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, 9am-5pm).
- Access to the Optimo Learning Academy for ongoing development.
- Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured.
- Reward Gateway retail discounts and recognition benefits.
- £500 Refer a Friend Scheme (£250 on commencement and £250 after successful probation).
- Paid Birthday Leave – an additional day's paid leave each year.
Additional Information
- Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 office‑based days per week.
- Candidates can be based from any Optimo Care Group office location.
- Regular travel across UK sites is required.
- Enhanced DBS check required.
- Full UK Driving Licence required.
If you are passionate about developing people, driving learning excellence and supporting leadership capability across a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Leadership and Learning Programmes Manager in Barnsley employer: Optimo Care Group
Optimo Care Group is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where employees can thrive. With access to the Optimo Learning Academy for continuous professional development, fixed working hours, and unique benefits like paid birthday leave and a generous referral scheme, we empower our team to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we support. Join us in our mission to deliver high-quality care while advancing your career in a growing organisation that values its people.
