L&D Specialist - Skills and Professional Pathways

Norwood Ravenswood; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Norwood as an L&D Specialist focusing on apprenticeships and qualifications. In this pivotal role, you'll design and implement programs, supporting the continuous growth of employees while championing a culture of learning. With a competitive salary, numerous benefits, and the chance to influence change, this position is perfect for proactive and compassionate individuals eager to make a difference.

Benefits

21 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Workplace Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

£300 when you introduce a friend

Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Excellent career progression pathway

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering apprenticeship schemes.
• Project management and knowledge of qualifications frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Co-design and implement qualifications and apprenticeship schemes.
• Lead coordination and delivery of apprenticeship programs.
• Map skills and career pathways for the organization.

Skills

Coaching

Facilitation

Project Management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

CIPD Associate member status

Job description

L&D Specialist - Skills and Professional Pathways

Job Title: L&D Specialist - Skills and Professional Pathways

Accountable to: Head of Learning and Organisational Development

Salary: From £32,868

Location: Broadway House, Stanmore

Hours: 35 hours per week

Do you have experience of designing and delivering apprenticeships and qualifications schemes, coupled with up to date knowledge of apprenticeships and qualifications frameworks, including the QCF? Do you possess experience of developing and managing organisational skills maps? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join Norwood!

We’re at a pivotal moment, having recently launched our 3-5 year strategy, so it’s a fantastic time to join and be part of a change culture with clear direction. Our People and Culture team is at the heart of this transformation, dedicated to creating enhanced learning and development opportunities for our colleagues and new starters.

Benefits at Norwood include:

• The opportunity to work for a leading UK charity
• Competitive salary & benefits package
• 21 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and Jewish festivals where they fall on a working day and work is not permitted (FTE)
• 1pm finish on a Friday
• Workplace Pension Scheme:Plan for your future with confidence.
• Employee Assistance Programme:We care about your well-being.
• £300 When You Introduce a Friend:Spread the word and reap the rewards.
• Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance
• Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent career progression pathway
• Enhanced benefits coming in July 2025!

Main responsibilities:

• Co-design and implement qualifications and apprenticeship schemes for Norwood
• Lead the co-ordination, delivery and monitoring of apprenticeships and qualification programmes across Norwood, including keeping records and reporting on all programme activity and outcomes, including managing the apprenticeship levy to ensure training and learner details are up to date
• Map out and co-ordinate apprenticeship and qualification needs in the business, ensuring managers are fully prepared and supported
• Introduce organisational skills mapping, devising plans to assess bench strength in relation to skills required for Norwood to deliver its strategy and for upskilling or re-skilling accordingly
• Map out and co-ordinate with managers the skills and career pathways in the organisation, prioritising care pathways
• Plan and deliver the apprentice support package including onboarding, induction, buddy and mentor matching and the wrap around training programme
• Monitor the progress of each learner (apprenticeships and qualifications) through monthly check-ins and working with line managers to resolve any issues
• Source and manage training providers to keep track of progress and ensure successful training outcomes
• Support the wider L&OD team on specific projects as required e.g. design and delivery of the Norwood new starter induction

Essential skills and experience:

• Working experience of designing and delivering apprenticeships and qualifications schemes
• Designing and delivering other learning programmes and initiatives
• CIPD Associate member status, or equivalent Learning and Organisational skills development experience
• A proven track record of deploying coaching and facilitation skills both on 1-1 and in groups
• Rigorous, independent execution skills as well as the ability to work cross function, with stakeholders and third-party providers
• Extensive working knowledge of researching and identifying qualifications’ providers and upskilling resources
• Project management, digital and financial skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of the changing world of learning and upcoming learning technologies
• Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiating attributes
• Natural collaborator who builds communities of learning and creates person-centred learning experiences
• Ability to champion a shared organisation culture with strong cross departmental working
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about Jewish Culture

About Norwood:

Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children, their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.

Click here to find out more aboutNorwood .

OurNorwood Values and Behaviours underpin everything we do as we continue to support and empower neurodiverse children, their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives:

Here is a shortNorwood video highlighting the vital work we do and the people we support.

If this opportunity interests you, please apply today and our Recruitment team will be in touch.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Due to the high number of candidates who apply to our roles at Norwood, please note we can only provide feedback following an interview, if shortlisted.

We actively celebrate everyone's different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

We are a kind and compassionate community. Empowerment and respect are at the heart of everything we do and believe in at Norwood.

If you are positive and resilient and a force for good, we are for you!

We strive for excellence and to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support. Our team is one of our biggest assets.

We nurture a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We actively celebrate everyones different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender.

Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.