Learning and Development Manager

THE METHODIST CHURCH; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading faith-based organization is seeking a passionate Learning & Development Manager to join their team. This home-based position requires a commitment to enhancing the learning experiences within Methodist districts in Wales, West Midlands, and South East. Candidates should have proven experience in managing teams and a dedication to collaborative working. The role includes strategic leadership, managing development officers, and fostering relationships across various stakeholders. Generous benefits and a commitment to inclusivity are offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Occupational pension scheme

Wellbeing Adviser service

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience of coordinating and managing a dispersed team of staff and volunteers.
• Significant experience and passion for learning and development.
• Strong commitment to collaborative and partnership working.
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines within a complex workload.
• Knowledge of the Welsh language is a valuable asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of the Learning Network.
• Lead and manage Learning Development Officers.
• Develop and review strategic work plan with other LDMs.
• Build relationships across the Connexional Team.
• Encourage sharing of gifts and experiences across teams.
• Travel, including overnight stays, and weekend work.

Skills

Coordinating and managing a dispersed team

Passionate about learning and development

Commitment to collaborative working

Meeting deadlines within a complex workload

Job description

Learning & Development Manager

Home - Based but within commutable distance to Methodist Districts withinWales Cymru, West Midlands & South West, or those in the South East.

If you’re passionate about helping further the mission of Methodist churches, circuits and districts, then we would like to hear from you. As an experienced professional with a proven track record in learning and development, and management, you will be part of a Learning Network (LN), within the Ministries and Learning team and part of the Connexional Team of The Methodist Church.

The LN comprises 30+ staff working as part of a single team operating across the Methodist Church in Britain. The team is strategically and collaboratively managed by Learning and Development Managers (LDMs), each having responsibility for a number of Learning and Development Officers (LDO) working within a geographical area. We are seeking to recruit an LDM for appointment within the Cymru Wales, West Midlands and South West, or the South East Methodist Districts.

There is a requirement to live within this geography that includes the Methodist districts: Bedfordshire, Essex, & Hertfordshire, Bristol, Channel Islands, East Anglia, Lincolnshire, London, Northampton, Nottingham and Derby, Southampton, South East, South West Peninsular, Wales Synod Cymru, and West Midlands.

Responsibilities of the Learning Development Manager include:

• strategic shared leadership of the LN
• leading and managing the LDOs, balancing the needs and expectations of lay and ordained
• developing, implementing and reviewing, alongside other LDMs and the Director of Ministry Learning, the strategic work plan of the LN
• building and maintaining good relationships across the Connexional Team and with individuals and communities across the church and beyond
• encouraging the sharing of individual gifts and experiences across a number of teams and stakeholders
• travel (including overnight stays), weekend and evening work

We are looking for someone who has:

• proven experience of coordinating and managing a dispersed team of staff and volunteers
• significant experience and is passionate about learning and development
• a strong commitment to collaborative and partnership working
• a proven track record of meeting deadlines within a complex and varied workload

Knowledge of the Welsh language would be a valuable asset to this role

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups.

For ministers in Full Connexion the standard terms of service apply

Closing Date: Monday 10 November 2025.

Interview Date: Monday 24 November. In person, In London.