Learning and Organisational Development Manager

LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking an experienced Learning and Organisational Development Manager. This role involves leading organisational development activities and managing a team to enhance the organisational culture and support transformation. The ideal candidate should demonstrate substantial experience in organisational design, stakeholder engagement, and strategic leadership. This position offers various benefits including a generous pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous pension schemes

Excellent holiday entitlements

Flexible working

Reduced study fees

Subsidised fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in leading organisational design projects.
• Strong leadership in learning and development.
• Proven ability to build relationships across various levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead organisational development activities to enhance culture.
• Manage leadership and management development programs.
• Support transformational change projects within the University.

Skills

Organisational development

Strategic leadership

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Job description

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Are you an experienced organisational development professional? Have you led strategic organisational design and development projects and overseen operational learning and development activities? We are looking to strengthen our team through this new role.

Reporting into the Deputy Director of HR the Learning and Organisational Development Manager will play a key role in developing our expertise to support the University in its strategic aspirations. You will lead on a range of organisational development activities to enhance organisational culture and support organisational transformation. You will manage our leadership and management development offer and support bespoke interventions. You will lead a team of learning and organisational development practitioners who deliver services and manage projects across the University.

As a key member of the wider HR leadership team you must be a team player with a positive attitude and demonstrate an innovative approach to problem solving. You'll have the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels providing advice and support. You will be an experienced leader of change able to demonstrate delivery of successful projects.

We are proud of our values and look for candidates who can demonstrate them.

If you would like to discuss the role please contact Sarah Swales, Deputy Director HR at [e-mail].

Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026 (23:59) Please note we will regularly review applications and will close this vacancy once a successful individual is appointed.

Working here means you'll also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.

We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under‑represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.