Learning and Management Development Lead

Incommunities; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent social housing provider in West Yorkshire is seeking a Learning and Management Development Lead to create impactful learning experiences. The ideal candidate will develop programmes that improve workforce capability, lead management development initiatives, and enhance onboarding processes. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a pension scheme and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Salary of £37,125 up to £40,580

Social Housing Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy and sell annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing benefits and discounts

Agile and hybrid working

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Local gym membership discounts

Mental Health First Aiders support

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of learning and development, management development, onboarding, and adult learning theory.
• Experience leading learning and development activity in a diverse organisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver learning programmes that support capability growth and high performance.
• Lead the design and delivery of Manager Essentials development.
• Shape and improve onboarding learning experiences.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Programme design

Facilitation

Learning evaluation

Impact measurement

Job description

Description

As our Learning and Management Development Lead you’ll shape and deliver impactful learning experiences that strengthen capability, grow future leaders and enable real career progression across the organisation. Youll take ownership of our Manager Essentials offer helping managers build confidence, lead inclusively and drive performance through practical engaging and relevant development.

Creating a learning culture where people feel supported, empowered and ready to thrive.

About us

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22000 social and affordable homes mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1000 people.

This year we’ve launched our five-year Corporate Strategy which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services and support to our customers so we’ve worked with colleagues and customers to find out what’s important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do and our colleagues are the people who’ll help us achieve our vision which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver learning programmes that support capability growth, high performance and future workforce development.
• Lead the design and delivery of the Manager Essentials development offer for new aspiring and current managers.
• Shape and continuously improve the onboarding learning experience for new colleagues and managers.
• Lead the planning and delivery of core training requirements including compliance induction and essential skills.
• Support the Business Partner Talent & Development in shaping talent development pathways and progression frameworks ensuring learning supports wider workforce ambitions.
• Support the wider People Experience and Happiness priorities including engagement, recognition and wellbeing through learning interventions.
• Support the design of learning experiences that are inclusive, accessible and aligned to organisational values.
• Work closely with managers, People Partners and subject matter experts to identify development needs and deliver practical high-impact solutions.
• Collaborate across the Talent function to ensure learning aligns to early careers, leadership development and succession priorities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Learning and development, management development, onboarding and adult learning theory.
• Skills: Stakeholder engagement, programme design, facilitation, learning evaluation and impact measurement.
• Experience: Leading learning and development activity in a large diverse organisation; designing and delivering manager and leadership development; shaping onboarding or career development initiatives.

Benefits

• Salary of £37,125 up to £40,580 depending on experience
• Social Housing Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Training, development and qualification opportunities
• Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
• Corporate health scheme membership
• Agile and hybrid working
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local gym membership discounts.
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support

Join Our Team!

We’re looking for great people to join us! At Incommunities we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities and experiences because we know that diverse perspectives make us stronger.

Based in Bradford, a city known for its rich cultural diversity we serve vibrant communities. As a social housing provider we’re passionate about making a real difference by providing safe affordable homes and improving lives.

Our recruitment process is designed to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance just let us know.

We’re proud to be a Mindful Employer committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the Committed Menopause Friendly Accreditation recognising the importance of support in the workplace.

Apply early! We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline.

Ready to make an impact. Come work with us!