Learning and Organisational Development Specialist

MAF International; England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global charity organization is seeking a Learning & Organisational Development Specialist to optimize performance and foster a culture of growth. This pivotal role involves diagnosing learning needs, designing educational solutions, and facilitating impactful workshops. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience in instructional design. A CIPD Level 5 or similar qualification is desirable. This position is based in Ashford (Kent) with options for remote work and bi-weekly office visits.

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting, instructional design, or learning programme management.
• Understanding of adult learning and behavioural change.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose performance needs to recommend adult-learning solutions.
• Design learning pathways and materials aligned to frameworks.
• Facilitate workshops and coaching sessions for leaders.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness and analyze impact data.

Skills

Workshop facilitation experience

Strong diagnostic and analytical capability

Excellent stakeholder engagement

Skilled in facilitation (virtual and face-to-face)

Understanding of adult learning and coaching methodologies

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Coaching and mentoring level 3

Tools

Digital learning platforms (e.g., Litmos)

Job description

Join Mission Aviation Fellowship and help transform how we deliver help, hope and healing to the world’s most isolated people by shaping the way our teams grow. As our Learning & Organisational Development Specialist, you’ll be a strategic partner across the organisation – diagnosing performance gaps, designing impactful learning solutions, and equipping leaders to build a culture of continuous growth. In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure that every development initiative strengthens our people, enhances our organisational performance, and deepens the impact of our life‑changing mission.

Location

Ashford (Kent), with the option to work remotely and travel to the office bi‑weekly

Salary

£38,000 - £40,000

In this role you will

• Diagnose capability and performance needs through strategic consultation, data analysis, and root‑cause assessment to recommend evidence‑based, adult‑learning solutions.
• Design blended learning pathways and high‑quality materials (briefs, storyboards, facilitator guides) aligned to organisational frameworks and competency requirements.
• Partner with digital learning to build scalable virtual and e‑learning solutions that enhance accessibility and learner experience.
• Facilitate workshops and capability‑building sessions, coaching leaders and internal facilitators to ensure consistent, high‑impact delivery.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness and ROI, defining success metrics, analyzing impact data, and translating insights into workforce planning and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen organisational performance, culture, and mission alignment by supporting OD and talent initiatives, enabling leader‑owned learning solutions, and actively engaging in the spiritual life and values of MAF.

Education & Skills

Essential

• Workshop facilitation experience

Desirable

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent
• Coaching and mentoring level 3

Job Related Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in consulting, instructional design, or learning programme management.
• Strong diagnostic and analytical capability – able to translate business goals into development interventions.
• Skilled in facilitation (virtual and face‑to‑face) with diverse, multicultural audiences.
• Understanding of adult learning, coaching methodologies, and behavioural change.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Desirable

• Experience in organisational development or change management.
• Knowledge of digital learning platforms (e.g., Litmos, etc.) and learning analytics.
• Exposure to leadership or culture transformation programmes.

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