Learning and Organisational Development Business Partner - Leadership Development

Priory Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional qualification sponsorship

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Priory Group is seeking a Learning and Organisational Development Business Partner to shape and lead our leadership development offer. You’ll partner with leaders across the organisation to translate needs into leadership, coaching and mentoring solutions.

This strategic L&OD role will shape the approach to leadership development, manage the Leadership Development Specialist and L&OD Coordinator, and oversee Priory’s ILM qualification centre, ensuring quality and accreditation.

Qualifications

• Evidence of coaching qualifications (ILM 5++, EMCC or ICF) with practical coaching experience.
• IQA/Lead IQA qualification or willingness to pursue one; experience within an ILM/CMI centre.
• Strong knowledge of coaching and mentoring best practice; experience building an internal coaching community.
• Experience designing and delivering leadership development programmes; able to partner with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Priory’s leadership development offers and programmes.
• Partner with leaders and HR to translate needs into development solutions.
• Lead Priory’s coaching strategy and develop an internal coaching community.
• Oversee Priory’s ILM qualification centre ensuring quality and accreditation.
• Use data and insights to evaluate impact and continually improve approaches.
• Manage the Leadership Development Specialist and L&OD Coordinator; support delivery of activities.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and contribute to the overall L&OD strategy across Priory.

Skills

Leadership development

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Strategic partnership

Education

ILM Level 5+ or equivalent

IQA Lead IQA

CIPD Level 5+

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Learning and Organisational Development Business Partner - Leadership Development

Application Deadline: 17 October 2026

Department: Corporate Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Remote

Compensation: £47,000 / year

Description

Learning & Organisational Development Business Partner - Leadership Development

Salary up to £47,000

Due to growth within our Organisational Development team, we’re looking for a Learning & Organisational Development Business Partner to help shape and lead our leadership development offer. You’ll partner with leaders and teams across the organisation to understand their needs and develop the right leadership, coaching and mentoring solutions to support our people and business priorities.

This is a strategic L&OD role where you will work closely with the business to shape our approach to leadership development, while managing the Leadership Development Specialist and L&OD Coordinator, leading our coaching strategy and overseeing the quality and delivery of Priory’s ILM qualification centre.

This is a remote role, although you’ll need to be comfortable travelling across the UK occasionally, including occasional overnight stays.

What you’ll be doing

You will take the lead on Priory’s leadership development offer, working closely with the business to build the skills, confidence and capability our leaders need to succeed.

You will:

• Lead the Priory Leadership Programme and REACH Leadership Programme, continually developing our offer based on business needs.
• Partner with leaders and HR colleagues to understand organisational and leadership development needs and turn these into effective development solutions.
• Lead Priory’s coaching strategy, developing our internal coaching community and embedding a strong culture of coaching and mentoring.
• Use your own coaching expertise to support the quality and development of our internal coaching offer, including providing coaching supervision
• Oversee Priory’s ILM qualification centre, ensuring our programmes meet quality, compliance and accreditation standards.
• Use data, feedback and insight to evaluate impact and continually improve our approach.
• Manage the Leadership Development Specialist and L&OD Coordinator, supporting them to deliver high-quality development activity.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and contribute to the wider L&OD strategy across Priory.

What you’ll bring to the role

You’ll bring strong experience in leadership development and a strategic approach to L&OD, with the ability to partner with the business, challenge thinking and turn organisational needs into effective development solutions.

You will need:

• A recognised coaching qualification, such as ILM Level 5+, EMCC or ICF accreditation, with strong practical coaching experience.
• An IQA qualification (or be willing to work towards one), with experience working as an IQA/Lead IQA within an ILM or CMI qualification centre, or experience setting up and managing a qualification centre.
• Strong knowledge of coaching and mentoring best practice, including experience supporting and developing an internal coaching community.
• Significant experience developing managers and leaders and designing leadership development programmes.
• Experience partnering with senior and strategic leaders to identify needs and develop bespoke interventions.
• Strong data skills, with the ability to evaluate impact and use insight to influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including at executive level.

It would be great if you also have:

• A Level 5+ qualification in leadership and management.
• CIPD Level 5 or above.
• A coaching supervision qualification, or be willing to work towards this
• Experience working in a health, social care or other regulated environment.
• Experience with learning management systems.

This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day’s leave for your Birthday!
• Annual leave entitlement increases based on length of service: 27 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service
• Length of service recognition awards – every 5 years
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable to role
• ‘My Possible Self’ App and health-related benefits
• Online discounts and cashback rewards – Priory Perks
• Smart Technology scheme (qualifying period)
• Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period)
• Smart Holidays (qualifying period)
• Gym Flex (qualifying period)
• Healthcare Cash Plan – Simply Health Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• ‘Cash for Colleagues’ – Employee referral scheme
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Parental Leave Gift

Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the full job description attached prior to making an application.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.