Leadership and Management Development Specialist (Ref:0021ZC)

We Are With You; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A national support organization is seeking a Leadership and Management Development Specialist. This full-time role involves developing leadership strategies and requires significant experience in leadership development. The position offers £42,000 - £50,000 salary, flexible working, and various benefits. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and a coaching qualification.

Benefits

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

2 days paid volunteer leave per year

Access to a Blue Light Card for savings

Refer a Friend scheme with £500 bonus

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering leadership development sessions to senior audiences.
• Experience designing and implementing leadership interventions with positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver leadership development interventions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance manager effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership development

Coaching

Collaborative skills

Education

Relevant degree

Coaching qualification

Job description

Leadership and Management Development Specialist (Ref:0021ZC)

WithYou is recruiting for an established Leadership and Management Development Specialist to join our People, Inclusion and Organisational Development directorate. This is a permanent, full-time role. You will work from home with frequent national travel and overnight stays, as required. The salary is £42,000 - £50,000 per annum subject to experience.

Overview

It’s an exciting time to join us as we reshape our team to align with our 10-year workforce plan and new organisational strategy. You will shape and deliver our Leadership and Management Development strategy to build confident and capable managers and leaders who can bring to life our culture and values, drive organisational success and positive client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a range of blended learning interventions, including workshops, master classes, webinars and coaching to support leadership development.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and Organisational Development and the wider People Directorate to create tools and support processes enabling leaders and managers to be effective and support wider career development and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with external partners and experts to bring innovative practices and resources into the organisation, including budget and contract management.
• Develop tools and approaches for managers and leaders to support workforce development and engagement, including supervision, observation, development conversations and appraisal.
• Act as the subject matter expert for leadership and management development conversations and activities.
• Report on return on investment, learner engagement and outcomes.

About us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are – a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that’s right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you’re passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we’d love to hear from you.

Job details

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 1st October 2025.

Interview dates: First and second stage interviews on 14th or 15th October (please specify any preference in your cover letter). The third stage will take place on the afternoon of Tuesday 21st October.

Please note that this advert may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please include a cover letter outlining how you meet the role requirements; applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

WithYou are recruiting for an established Leadership and Management Development Specialist to join our People, Inclusion and Organisational Development directorate. We seek experienced, collaborative individuals with a tangible passion for learning and development and the ability to ensure that our leaders and managers are confident and capable in their roles.

You will be a key part of our Organisational Development senior leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making and organisational direction.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card for savings on major brands
• Flexible working opportunities and wellbeing resources
• Refer a Friend scheme with a £500 bonus for successful referrals (probation applies)

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates diverse voices. We welcome contributions from all backgrounds, including people with lived experience, disabilities, and veterans. We provide a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans and for candidates with a disability who meet essential criteria. If you have a disability or medical condition that may affect performance during the selection process, we will make reasonable adjustments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or significant relevant experience in a role focused on leadership and management
• A coaching qualification and a track record of coaching mid-level and senior managers with measurable outcomes

Experience

• Significant experience delivering leadership development sessions and workshops to senior audiences
• Experience designing and implementing a range of leadership interventions and programmes with demonstrable positive outcomes
• Experience creating and delivering management/leadership strategy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.