Interim Head Of Learning & Development

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Leeds; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national charity is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Learning & Organisational Development. This role will involve leading cultural change initiatives, delivering learning strategies, and engaging with senior stakeholders. The position is home-based with UK travel as required, offering a flexible working environment with a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering organisational development and learning strategies at a senior level.
• Strong expertise in culture change and inclusion.
• Demonstrable understanding of equity and anti-racism.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Learning & OD business partnering model.
• Deliver the annual learning needs analysis.
• Oversee design and delivery of leadership and inclusion programmes.
• Lead culture change initiatives and staff engagement strategies.
• Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders.

Skills

CIPD Chartered membership

Culture change expertise

Leadership development experience

Stakeholder engagement

Understanding of equity and anti-racism

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

The Role

Interim Head of Learning & Organisational Development

Location: Home-based (with UK travel as required)

Salary: Competitive + benefits

Contract: Permanent

We are proud to be partnering with a leading national charity. They are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Learning & Organisational Development to join their Equity, Inclusion & Organisational Development leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in driving cultural change, equity, and inclusion at the heart of a highly respected organisation with national reach. Initially a 6 month FTC could be slightly longer.

If you are based in the Thames Valley, Midlands or Southwest I am keen to have a conversation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Learning & OD business partnering model, ensuring alignment with organisational needs.
• Deliver the annual learning needs analysis and organisation-wide L&OD plan.
• Oversee the design and delivery of leadership, inclusion, and continuous development programmes.
• Lead culture change initiatives and staff engagement strategy, embedding anti-racism and equity.
• Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders and contribute at Executive Leadership level when required.
• Develop and inspire the L&OD team (c.6), fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Interim Head of Learning & Development – About You

We are looking to speak with senior OD and L&D professionals with:

• CIPD Chartered membership (or equivalent experience).
• Significant experience delivering organisational development and learning strategies at a senior level.
• Strong expertise in culture change, leadership development, and inclusion.
• Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, with strong credibility.
• Demonstrable understanding of equity and anti-racism, with the ability to put this into practice.
• Budget management and experience of learning technologies/LMS (desirable).

This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly influential leadership role in a national charity, where you will directly shape organisational culture and capability. The position is home-based with national travel as needed, offering flexibility alongside meaningful impact.

If you are an experienced LD/OD leader seeking a role with purpose and influence, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or for an initial confidential discussion, please contact Cam today.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we\'re happy to discuss flexible working options.

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