Learning & Development Commissioning Manager

This is a Full Time Fixed Term Position. This post is fixed term for 18 months due to funding. To lead and co-ordinate the provision of a wide range of high quality, cost-effective employee development interventions, as part of the corporate learning and change process, which are both proactive and responsive to services professional needs. This development will support the Council values / competency framework and meets the Council’s current and future objectives.

Learning and development experience in a complex large organisation is essential to support the Head of Service in developing and implementing the learning and development strategy across the Council. Working with Organisational Development/Human Resources Business Partners and assisting Directors/Heads of Service/managers in the delivery of workforce development plans for their teams.

You must be able to successfully lead and have experience of managing a team of learning professionals and be proactive and responsive to customer needs to deliver a vast range of quality learning and development interventions. You must have substantial experience of commissioning goods/services and managing these commissioned services to a successful outcome. The postholder will source VfM Learning propositions through best Procurement, using means such as spend consolidation, understanding and management of Total Acquisition Costs, competitive tendering etc. Pro-actively working with services and suppliers in order to build workforce capacity and professional competence.

You must be conversant in Ofsted, CQC regulations and other regulatory bodies such as HSE and knowledge of Investors in People.

ROLE AND PURPOSE

• Support the Head of Learning & Development in developing and implementing the learning and development strategy across the Council. Working with Human Resources and assisting Directors/Heads of Service in the formulation of workforce development plans for their directorates.
• Leading and managing a team of professionals in the design, development and delivery of learning and development interventions. Managing training budget and relationships with training providers, ensuring value for money from commissioning.
• Accountable for procurement compliance with procurement law and Hull City Council’s contract procurement regulations (CPRs). Source value for money learning propositions through better procurement, using means such as spend consolidation, understanding and management of total acquisition costs, competitive tendering etc.
• Proactively work with services and suppliers (especially local) to build workforce capacity in line with the Council’s strategic objectives.
• To manage the physical structure of the Learning Centre, ensuring procedures are in place, safe practices are implemented effectively, and recording and audit systems are maintained.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Strategy – Support the Council in its achievement of the Corporate Vision, Strategy and Business Objectives. Assist the Head of Learning & Development in the development, review, implementation and monitoring of the Council’s people strategy and learning and workforce development strategies/approach.
• Customer Focus - Is visible in gaining customer insight and marketing resources with senior level managers and the Council. Ensure customer satisfaction with the Learning & Development service provision, particularly providers that we commission, by engagement with the stakeholders in the proactive planning of learning interventions.
• Performance Management – Inspires people to perform at their best and demands continuous improvement, customer service and value for money. Develop, implement and monitor their team plan.
• Leadership – Leads a team including coaching, motivating and providing professional challenge. Manages direct reports including the delegation of work, assessment of competence, management of attendance, management of performance.
• Statutory Obligations - Responsible for the provision of statutory requirements relating to workforce development for the Council, eg the Common Core of Skills and Knowledge relating to safeguarding, health and safety, training of foster carers and care workers.
• Service Delivery – Responsible for the design, development, delivery, often through commissioning of learning and development interventions, and evaluation of training in core skills to drive organisational performance.
• Resource Allocation & Budget – Contributes to the management of the learning and development budget on behalf of the Council, ensuring there is a fair process of resource allocation according to Council priorities.
• Partnership Working – Works in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, eg the NHS, Fire Service and police, voluntary and community sector organisations and private companies to develop value for money learning interventions.
• Team Development & Capability – Responsible for ensuring the team has the capability to perform their duties and have a development programme that ensures they can reach their full potential.
• Self-Management & Development – Build a reputation of respect from customers, peers and managers. Responsible for producing work to the quality standards and deadlines required.

Benefits of Working of Hull City Council:

• A competitive salary
• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Initially 23 days annual leave depending on length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods
• Supportive and forward-thinking culture
• Great career development opportunities

Please ensure that you complete and submit your application by midnight prior to the closing date. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.