Learning and Development Lead (part time)

Signet Recruitment & Retention; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected healthcare provider is seeking a part time Learning and Development Lead to oversee their L&D function. You will lead a small team, ensure training compliance, and contribute to key projects. Ideal candidates will have strong operational experience in L&D, excellent communication skills, and a passion for developing others. This position offers flexibility and a supportive culture that values collaboration.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Professional development opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Strong operational experience in Learning and Development.
• Proven team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong organisational and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to travel across sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of the Learning and Development function.
• Line manage and develop the L&D Coordinator and Facilitator.
• Oversee training compliance and reporting.
• Coordinate training programmes.
• Contribute to projects like apprenticeships and career pathways.

Skills

Operational experience in Learning and Development

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Familiarity with Learning Management Systems

Education

Level 5 qualification in L&D, Leadership, or Health & Social Care

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or equivalent)

Tools

YourHippo

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re partnering with a respected healthcare provider to recruit an experienced, part time Learning and Development Leadto play a key role in driving quality, consistency and engagement across their learning and development function. Working closely with the Head of L&D, you’ll take operational leadership of a small, passionate L&D team, overseeing day to day learning delivery, compliance and continuous improvement.

This is a hands on, operationally focused leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a values led environment and enjoys balancing coordination, coaching and quality assurance with occasional delivery. The position is part time (25 hours per week), offering flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact within a supportive, collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the daily operation of the Learning and Development function.

• Line manage and develop the L&D Coordinator and Facilitator, supporting with daily operations and their personal development.

• Oversee statutory and mandatory training compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement.

• Lead scheduling and coordination of training programmes, including induction, refresher, and development pathways.

• Contribute to key projects including apprenticeships, career pathways, and system enhancements.

• Deputise for the Head of L&D as required, ensuring continuity of leadership and communication.

About You

You’ll bring strong operational experience in Learning and Development,along with the passion and drive to lead and motivate a small team to success!

• Previous experience in an L&D or training role ideally from withinhealth/social care (not essential).

• Proven team leadership or supervisory experience.

• Strong organisational and reporting skills, with attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

• Confident with Learning Management Systems (e.g. YourHippo) and Microsoft Office.

• Ability to travel across other sites.

Desirable:

• Level 5 qualification in L&D, Leadership, or Health & Social Care.

• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or equivalent).

• Experience supporting apprenticeships, career pathways, or Care Certificate programmes.

What’s on Offer

• 25 hour working week with flexible scheduling.

• Private healthcare.

• Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities.

• A warm, inclusiveand people centric culture that truly lives its values.

If you’re a proactive Learning and Development professional seeking a part time leadership role where your ideas and people skills can make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you!