Chief Learning & Development Architect (Hybrid/Remote)

MLC Partners; North East; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Pension contribution

Membership funding

Flexible working

Job summary

Institute of Water is seeking a Head of Learning & Professional Development to lead a newly created function, with hybrid/remote working and regular travel to Gateshead and across the UK.

Reporting to the CEO, you will design strategy, build CPD frameworks, deliver engaging learning programmes and digital learning solutions for members' careers.

You will implement mentoring schemes, identify commercial opportunities, and oversee budgets, governance and risk to shape a national learning offer.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading Learning & Development functions or programmes.
• Experience designing learning strategies, frameworks or professional development pathways.
• Knowledge of online learning platforms and digital learning solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to identify and pursue opportunities for growth.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with a genuine passion for helping people develop.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the organisation's Learning & Professional Development strategy.
• Design a professional development framework enabling members to effectively plan and record CPD.
• Lead the development of engaging learning programmes, events and digital learning opportunities.
• Enhance learning management systems to deliver an outstanding user experience.
• Develop and expand mentoring and professional recognition programmes.
• Identify opportunities to grow commercially focused learning products and services.
• Manage budgets, governance, reporting, policies and risk within your portfolio.
• Contribute as a vital member of the institute to develop the wider organisational strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial mindset

Delivery-focused

Mentoring

Job description

Institute of Water is seeking a Head of Learning & Professional Development to lead a newly created function, with hybrid/remote working and regular travel to Gateshead and across the UK.

Reporting to the CEO, you will design strategy, build CPD frameworks, deliver engaging learning programmes and digital learning solutions for members' careers.

You will implement mentoring schemes, identify commercial opportunities, and oversee budgets, governance and risk to shape a national learning offer.