Interim Head of Learning & Development

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national charity is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Learning & Organisational Development. This pivotal role involves overseeing the Learning and OD agenda and leading a team to deliver innovative programs that foster inclusion and build a compassionate workplace culture. Candidates must have significant experience in delivering OD strategies at a senior level and demonstrate understanding of equity and anti-racism. This position is home-based with necessary UK travel.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Qualifications

• Significant experience at a senior level in OD and L&D.
• Strong expertise in culture change and inclusion.
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Learning & OD business partnering model.
• Oversee design and delivery of leadership and inclusion programs.
• Implement culture change and staff engagement strategies.

Skills

Experience delivering organisational development

Culture change expertise

Leadership development

Stakeholder engagement

Equity and anti-racism understanding

Education

CIPD Chartered membership or equivalent experience

Tools

Learning technologies/LMS

Job description

The Role

Interim Head of Learning & Organisational Development

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

Salary: 55k + 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.

The Role

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Equity, Inclusion & Organisational Development, the Head of L&OD will oversee the strategic and operational Learning and OD agenda. Leading a team of six, you will design and deliver innovative programmes that develop skills, support leadership capability, and embed a values-driven, inclusive culture across the organisation.

This role is central to shaping how the charity builds trust, compassion, and inclusivity into its ways of working. You will partner with senior leaders to identify future capability needs, implement development strategies, and lead culture change initiatives that ensure colleagues and volunteers are equipped to deliver the organisation's ambitious strategic goals.

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.

About You

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).

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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