Learning Hub Manager

Wigan & Leigh Hospice; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Contributory pension scheme

35 days annual leave

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh Hospice in Wigan, England, is seeking a committed registered health or social care professional to lead our Learning Hub Team. This role combines clinical expertise with a passion for educating others to improve palliative and end-of-life care across organisational boundaries.

You will deliver a comprehensive programme of high-quality palliative care education to hospice staff and health and social care professionals in the Wigan Borough and beyond, demonstrating knowledge, skills

Qualifications

• Registered health or social care professional.
• Educator with passion for improving palliative and end-of-life care.
• Experienced leader and manager who can support, supervise, develop and inspire others.
• Excellent communicator skilled at working in partnership with others.
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver on objectives with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and inspire the Learning Hub Team.
• Provide operational management of the Learning Hub Team and service.
• Establish and maintain effective, respectful and positive working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Conduct comprehensive internal and external learning needs analysis.
• Ensure response-effective administrative systems are in place.
• Lead on the development, delivery and evaluation of high-quality palliative and end-of-life care education.

Skills

Registered professional

Educator

Leadership

Communication

Job description

08/11/2026

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Wigan & Leigh Hospice and communities we serve

Salary: £49,387 – £56,515 per annum (4-point scale)***

Closing date: 08 November 2026

Interview date: 19 November 2026

***Appointments are normally made at Point 1 of the salary scale, in line with the organisation’s pay policy. A higher starting salary may be considered where the successful candidate demonstrates relevant experience, skills and competencies for the role.***

If you are a healthcare professional who is passionate about educating people to deliver high-quality palliative and end of life care, we would love to hear from you!

At Wigan & Leigh Hospice, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we deliver outstanding specialist care and support to people living with life-limiting illnesses and those important to them. Every member of our team plays an important role in helping us deliver the highest standards of care across our community.

We are proud to be rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting the dedication, expertise and compassion of our colleagues and volunteers. Our values: Compassion, Accessibility, Respect and Excellence – are at the heart of everything we do.

Why join us?

At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to our people. We know that when our staff feel valued, supported and empowered, they can provide the highest standard of care to the patients and families who rely on us.

As part of our team, you’ll benefit from a rewarding working environment and a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security and professional development, including:

• A warm, welcoming and supportive workplace.
• 35 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Subsidised lunches.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Discounts on shopping, leisure and holidays.
• Access to an on-demand GP service.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan.
• Life Assurance.
• A wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Comprehensive induction and mentorship and Opportunities for advanced training and professional development.
• Supportive, values driven team culture.

If you are an existing member of the NHS Pension Scheme, your membership may be transferable to this post, provided pension contributions have been made within the previous 12 months.

About the Role

We are seeking a committed registered health or social care professional to lead our Learning Hub Team.

This is a role where you can combine your clinical expertise with a passion for educating others. You will make a profound difference to people receiving palliative and end of life care by leading on the professional development of all who provide their care across organisational and professional boundaries.

You will be provide a comprehensive programme of high-quality palliative and end of life care education to hospice clinical staff and to health and social care professionals across the Wigan Borough and beyond. Demonstrating attainment of knowledge, skills and confidence that contributes to continuous improvement in practice.

What you will do:

• Lead motivate and inspire the Learning Hub Team
• Provide operational management of the Learning Hub Team and service
• Establish and maintain effective, respectful and positive working relationships with key stakeholders
• Conduct comprehensive internal and external learning needs analysis
• Ensure response effective administrative systems are in place
• Lead on the development, delivery and evaluation of high-quality palliative and end of life care education

What we are Looking For:

• Registered health or social care professional
• Experienced educator with passion for improving palliative and end of life care
• Experienced leader and manager who can support, supervise develop and inspire others
• Excellent communicator skilled at working in partnership with others
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver on objectives ensuring a high standard of work by agreed deadlines

Working Pattern

This is a 37-hour per week role, working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the UK’s points-based immigration system. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence of this before taking up the post. Successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check as part of the pre-employment screening process. If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We appreciate the time and effort taken to apply and thank you for your interest in joining our team.

About us

For more than 40 years, Wigan & Leigh Hospice has supported people living with life-limiting illnesses and those important to them across our local community.

As an independent charity, we provide specialist palliative and end-of-life care tailored to the needs of each individual.

Our services support people physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually, helping them achieve the best possible quality of life while ensuring dignity, comfort and choice remain at the centre of their care.

We are committed to protect the privacy and security of your personal information. To see how we do this please visit our website and read our “Role Applicants Data Protection Compliance Statement (Privacy Notice)”.

If you’d like to know more about this role before applying, please get in touch with our team.

We provides specialist care and support to people across the Wigan borough who are living with a life-limiting illness.

The care we provide is only possible because of our people. At Wigan & Leigh Hospice, we’re proud to offer meaningful employee benefits that reflect our commitment to making this a great place to work – and a place where everyone feels valued.

Training and development

We recognise that training and development needs can arise at any time and aim to provide the most appropriate support - from self-directed learning to formal education and training.

All hospice employees receive an annual appraisal - a chance for open, honest and supportive discussion with their manager about performance, goals, and development needs.

Employee assistance

We offer employee assistance programmes to support health and wellbeing. These include counselling, wellbeing resources, and access to expert advisors on a range of topics.

Our Wellbeing Champions are on hand to listen, offer resources, and signpost colleagues to the right support - all while promoting positive health and wellbeing.

We support our employees to balance work and home life by considering flexible working arrangements. All eligible staff have the right to request flexible working.

Employees receive an annual incremental rise within their pay scale, allowing progression in post up to the top of the band. This is in addition to any pay award that may be implemented.

Annual leave

Employees receive a generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days, including bank holidays. Part‑time staff receive leave pro‑rata to their hours.

Employees pay a minimum contribution of 3% and can choose to pay more, while the hospice contributes 7%. Qualified clinical staff may remain in the NHS pension scheme, if eligible.

We offer enhanced sick pay from the first year of service.

Maternity and adoption

We offer enhanced maternity pay through our Occupational Maternity Pay (OMP) policy. We also provide an occupational adoption payment scheme, which you may be entitled to.

Life assurance

For employees not in the NHS pension scheme, we offer a Group Life Assurance Benefit Scheme that provides cover at three times your current salary until you leave the hospice or reach the age of 65.

Free parking

We offer free parking at the