Learning and Development Manager

Weaver Vale Housing Trust; Northwich; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing trust in Northwich is looking for an inspiring Learning and Development Manager to shape their learning strategy and build capability across the organisation. The successful candidate will lead the design and delivery of a strategic learning framework, oversee modern training initiatives, and champion a culture of continuous development. Key responsibilities include managing budgets, succession planning, and talent initiatives. A relevant professional qualification and driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Relevant learning and development qualification or evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in designing and delivering a range of development interventions.
• Experience of leading an L&D function or holding a management position in a large organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of a strategic learning framework.
• Shape L&D strategy and modernise training.
• Manage budgets and champion continuous development.
• Focus on succession planning, induction, apprenticeships, and talent initiatives.

Skills

Designing and delivering development interventions

Leading a Learning and Development function

Working with business leaders

Knowledge of learning and development theory

Using learning management systems

Education

Relevant professional qualification in learning and development

Job description

Job Title

Learning and Development Manager (Permanent)

Job Details

Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible); Salary: £53,000 per annum (Full Time Equivalent based on 37 hours); Location: Gadbrook Park, Northwich.

The Opportunity

Weaver Vale Housing Trust seeks an inspiring Learning and Development Manager to shape learning strategy, champion continuous development and build capability across the organisation.

What Will You Do?

You lead the design and delivery of a strategic learning framework that builds capability, drives performance and supports organisational goals. You will shape L&D strategy, modernise training, manage budgets and champion a culture of continuous development. Key areas include succession planning, induction, apprenticeships, and talent initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant learning and development professional qualification, or working towards, or strong evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience of designing and delivering a range of development interventions.
• Experience of leading an L&D function within a small to medium organisation or holding a management position in a large organisation.
• Experience of working with business leaders to diagnose need and propose effective interventions.
• Experience of contributing to change, talent, succession and engagement projects.
• Experience of sound working knowledge of learning and development theory and good practice approaches.
• Experience of using and implementing learning management systems.

Additional Requirements

• Due to the nature of the role, a full current driving licence and access to a car is essential.
• The role will also require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check.
• Please confirm WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION if you have any current convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be subject to a DBS check.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Trust invites applications from all members of the community, irrespective of Gender, Gender reassignment, Sexual orientation, Race, Religion or belief, Disability, Age, Pregnancy and maternity, Marriage and civil partnership.