Leadership Development Facilitator

Thera Trust; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Thera Trust seeks a Leadership Development Facilitator to design, deliver and continuously improve the Leadership Academy for leaders at all levels. The role is homebased with travel across the UK and involves facilitating diverse learning experiences, logistics planning, and providing coaching to convert learning into day-to-day leadership impact.

Working with the Leadership Development Specialist, you will turn Thera’s leadership approach into practical, accessible development experiences that

Qualifications

• Facilitation skills across multiple delivery modes.
• Commitment to developing leadership capability.
• Ability to plan and organise learning programmes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver Leadership Academy sessions.
• Facilitate face-to-face, virtual and blended learning for leaders at all levels.
• Prepare programme plans, materials and participant resources.
• Ensure a high-quality, accessible learning experience for every cohort.
• Provide coaching support to help leaders apply learning to work.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the Leadership Academy.

Skills

Facilitation

Leadership development

Planning

Organisation

Communication

Collaborative approach

Travel flexibility

Job description

Job Title:Leadership Development Facilitator

Location:Homebased with travel throughout the UK required

Contract:12 Months Fixed Term

Hours:39 hours per week

Salary: Up to£37,072.04 per annum with 33 days Annual leave including bank holidays

Information:We operate flexi time and flexible working

Please note: The closing date for applications is 30 October 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 18 November 2026.

Are you an engaging facilitator who is passionate about helping leaders grow? Thera Trust is guided by its vision, mission and values and has a unique leadership model with over 25-years of providing excellent support to people with learning disabilities. We are committed to investing in our leaders and developing the leaders of tomorrow, and we are looking for a Leadership Development Facilitator to help coordinate, deliver and continuously improve our Leadership Academy.

About the role

Working alongside the Leadership Development Specialist, you will provide high-quality learning, facilitation and specialist coaching support to leaders at every level. You will turn Thera’s leadership approach into accessible, practical development experiences that build the knowledge, behaviours and confidence people need to lead well—and help them apply that learning in their day-to-day work.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate and deliver the Leadership Academy programme in line with agreed priorities.
• Facilitate engaging face-to-face, virtual and blended learning for aspiring, new and experienced leaders.
• Prepare programme plans, facilitator materials, participant resources and communications.
• Create a consistent, accessible and high-quality experience for every cohort.
• Provide practical learning and coaching support that helps leaders transfer development into their everyday work.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Leadership Academy.

What you’ll bring

• Confident, inclusive facilitation skills across in-person and virtual settings.
• The ability to make leadership concepts clear, practical and relevant.
• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to a consistently positive learner experience.
• An interest in leadership development and helping people build confidence and capability.
• Flexibility to travel throughout the UK as required.

Thera is an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.