Learning and Development Trainer

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Closing date: Friday 13th February 2026.

WithYou is recruiting for an experienced Learning and Development professional, to join our Organisational Development team as a Trainer/Facilitator. This is a key role for a collaborative and driven individual, who is motivated by impact and excited by a varied role that will directly support the growth and sustainability of our services. You will be joining the team at an exciting time, as we review and extend our core offer to meet the needs of key staff groups and roll out our strategy. As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver learning content, workshops and resources in line with agreed curriculum and frameworks for key cohorts of staff to support delivery of the organisational strategy.
• Provide wrap around support for learners engaging with internal and external learning initiatives, supporting the end-to-end learner journey.

This role is full time and permanent, with a salary of up to £37,000. This is a home‑based role that requires regular travel across England. While national travel may be needed to deliver in‑person training, the primary focus will be on locations within the South of England, therefore living in the South is preferable. Applicants must be able to work flexibly, including during evenings and other unsociable hours, as required by the needs of the role.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Positive and motivated candidates with strong communication skills and excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Experience of facilitating and delivering learning content sessions/workshops/training and one to one support.
• Experience of creating sustainable blended learning content and working with peers, stakeholders and subject matter experts in line with agreed curriculum priorities.
• Previous experience of working within the charity sector and/or experience of supporting people with drug, alcohol and mental health challenges would be advantageous, but not essential.

Diversity and Inclusion

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Support

As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

What we offer

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year.
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme.
• Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands.
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing.
• Excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role!

Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period.