Head of Learning & Organisational Development

Head of Learning & Organisational Development

Location: Cheadle / Hybrid
Salary: Starting at £52,307 with biennial increments
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent

Join Together Trust – Together We Thrive

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support – they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them, and we work together for change.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic Head of Learning & Organisational Development to lead and inspire a culture of continuous learning and development across the Trust.

About the Role:
As Head of Learning & Organisational Development, you will play a critical role in shaping our workforce’s capabilities to support our mission. You will lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of innovative learning and development strategies and organisational development initiatives. Collaborating closely with senior leaders and the People and Culture team, you will ensure our people strategy aligns with and drives our broader organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing Learning & Development (L&D) and Organisational Development (OD) team, fostering professional growth and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee the design and delivery of strategic organisational development programmes, ensuring they align with the Trust’s vision and priorities.
• Develop and implement workforce planning strategies, including apprenticeship and talent development programmes.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to embed transformational and compassionate leadership across the organisation.
• Identify innovative ways to progress the talent development agenda and maintain robust service delivery ensuring KPI’s and training compliance remains above target.
• Manage the Learning & Development budget, ensuring value for money and effective resource allocation.
• Represent the Trust at regional and national levels, sharing best practices and fostering external partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including the National Core Skills and Training Framework, CQC, and Ofsted requirements.
• Champion Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging initiatives.

About You:
We are looking for an inspiring leader with a strong background in Learning & Organisational Development. The ideal candidate will have:

• Master’s degree in Organisational Development (OD), Learning & Development (L&D), Training, Psychology, Human Resources (HR), or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience or qualifications (e.g., CIPD, Psychometrics, Coaching).
• Significant experience leading OD and change management initiatives at a senior level.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proven track record of delivering impactful learning solutions and workforce development strategies.
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets.

What We Offer:

• A supportive, values-driven environment where your expertise will make a tangible difference.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion , with applications encouraged from individuals with lived experience.
• Annual Leave: 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years.
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit.
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card.
• Proud to be a real living wage employer.
• Refer a friend scheme , be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities , including apprenticeship qualifications.
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleagues and free weekly yoga session in person or online.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home.

Join Us:
If you are passionate about empowering individuals and teams to thrive, we want to hear from you. Help us build a brighter future for the people and communities we serve.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to our team! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out.

We welcome applications from individuals who have the right to work in the UK. Currently, we are not providing sponsorship for overseas staff.

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.

If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you.

• Salary: £52,307
• Frequency: Annual
• Job Reference: togethertrust/TP/685/205
• Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
• Closing Date: 26 February, 2025
• Job Category: Organisational design
• Location: Cheadle / Hybrid, United Kingdom

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