Leadership Development Specialist

Thera Trust has an exciting opportunity available for a Leadership Development Specialist to join our team based in Grantham, Lincolnshire (hybrid). You will join us on a full time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £46,548.49 depending on experience.

About Us

Thera is a unique group of companies led by its vision and leadership model that has a track record of providing excellent support to people with learning disabilities over the past 25 years. At Thera we are committed to investing in our leaders and developing the leaders of tomorrow. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Leadership Development Specialist to join our inclusive team. This is a new role as a commitment to furthering our investment into leadership. This role is pivotal in empowering the leaders across Thera Group, driving organisational success, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. The successful candidate will have a key focus in enhancing the leadership capabilities within our organisation by designing, implementing, and evaluating development programmes tailored to our leaders' needs.

Our Vision

• Thera will show that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.
• Thera will be controlled by people with a learning disability.
• People supported by Thera can say how their Thera company is directed and managed.
• People with a learning disability will design the support they want from Thera.
• Thera will respect the rights and wishes of people at work, at home and in the community.
• People with a learning disability will check the quality of support from their Thera company.
• Thera Group will be led by a charity.

Qualifications, Skills & Knowledge

• Qualification(s) in Leadership and Management are essential.
• Experience of working within the health and social care sector would be highly desirable.
• Proven experience in learning & development, with a focus on leadership development.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and various learning methodologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence team members at all levels.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership capability.
• Ability to design/improve and deliver effective training programmes.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess needs, evaluate programmes and measure outcomes.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday.
• Contributory pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee support line to support you.
• Continuous on the job training is provided.
• Well-being initiatives.
• Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan.
• An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work.
• Access to Early Pay (T&C's apply, excludes relief workers).

Interviews will be held on the: 15th and 16th April 2025.

Venue: Grantham.

We are 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.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate.

Please click apply now to become our new Leadership Development Specialist - we would like to hear from you!