Learning & Development Manager
Location : Home-based (UK) with national travel
Function : Human Resources (Corporate)
Reports to : People & Culture Director
Help shape a culture of continuous learning across a nationwide, regulated healthcare organisation.
We’re looking for a Learning & Development Manager to design and deliver high‑impact programmes from induction to leadership development, so colleagues have clear pathways to grow, perform and provide outstanding care.
What you’ll do
- Own induction pathways for practice and corporate teams, ensuring role clarity, safety, compliance and cultural integration.
- Design career frameworks (clinical & non-clinical) : map competencies, skills, qualifications and clear progression routes.
- Build talent pathways : leadership development, succession planning and fair, transparent talent reviews.
- Lead blended learning : balance digital, in‑person and experiential; develop role‑specific, competency‑based modules.
- Introduce learning tech and tools that lift accessibility, engagement and outcomes; collaborate with Digital Learning / LMS leads.
- Embed values & behaviors across all programmes, patient care, teamwork, safeguarding, leadership and professional conduct.
- Oversee apprenticeships & early careers : maximise levy usage, partner with providers, track quality and outcomes; expand traineeships, placements and pre‑registration routes.
- Ensure regulatory alignment with primary care standards (e.g. CQC, safeguarding, clinical governance; familiarity with Ofsted / NHS guidance).
- Measure impact via feedback, retention and evaluation data; iterate for continuous improvement.
What you’ll bring
- Significant L&D experience, including blended learning design and delivery.
- Proven background in induction frameworks, career pathways or talent programmes.
- Knowledge of apprenticeships , levy processes and provider management.
- Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Confidence in using learning data to evaluate and improve programmes.
- Experience operating across multiple sites and managing national initiatives in regulated environments ideally.
Nice to have
- CIPD Level 5 / 7 (or equivalent).
- Primary care / public sector workforce knowledge.
- Experience with digital learning tools / LMS .
- Coaching or leadership development qualifications.
Why join?
- Real scope to build from the ground up and modernise learning across a complex, mission‑led organisation.
- Collaborative culture with clinical leaders, HR and practice managers.
- Home-based flexibility with purposeful UK travel.
- Competitive package and ongoing professional development.