Learning & Organisational Development Business Partner

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading values-led housing association is looking for a Learning & Organisational Development Business Partner in Manchester. This role focuses on enhancing employee experiences and leading L&D initiatives, driving meaningful change across the organisation. You'll join a supportive team with a purpose-driven culture, fostering innovation and collaboration in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

Strong pension offering

Annual leave benefits

Opportunity to shape new learning platforms

Qualifications

• Experience at senior advisory or business partner level in OD or L&D.
• Success in delivering complex OD or L&D projects.
• Managing external suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of learning strategies.
• Manage LMS transformation project.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for impactful learning interventions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

People leadership

Collaboration

Innovation

Continuous improvement

Education

Background in learning or organisational development

Experience with system implementations

Job description

• Values-based organisation
• Opportunity to drive big projects across the organisation

About Our Client

A commercially focused housing association investing in communities - with people at its heart.

Job Description

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about shaping exceptional employee experiences? Do you want to work for an organisation that channels its profits directly back into communities, championing a genuine profit-for-purpose ethos? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led housing association as a Learning & Organisational Development Business Partner, based in Manchester.

This is more than a role - it's a chance to drive high-impact change in a purpose-driven organisation with big ambitions for its people and the communities it serves. You'll lead a small, dedicated team and play a central part in delivering progressive, future-focused learning and development initiatives that will touch every part of the organisation.



What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to the Head of Performance & Organisational Development, you will:

• Lead the design and delivery of key learning and organisational development strategies that elevate the employee experience across the business
• Take the lead on a significant LMS transformation project, aligned with the roll-out of a brand-new ERP system
• Manage third-party learning and development providers, ensuring value-for-money and quality delivery
• Collaborate with a range of internal stakeholders, including the People Business Partners and senior leaders, to deliver learning interventions that drive meaningful change
• Inspire, coach and manage a small team to deliver best-in-class development programmes
• Play a key role in embedding leadership, performance, and engagement frameworks that strengthen capability and culture

The Successful Applicant

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a strategic thinker and strong people leader with:

• A background in learning, organisational development, or talent management at a senior advisory or business partner level.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex OD or L&D projects, ideally including system implementations (e.g. LMS, ERP).
• Experience managing external suppliers and building trust with internal senior stakeholders.
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and collaborative working.
• A values-led approach with a strong appreciation of how people development can drive wider social and organisational impact.

What's on Offer

Why Join?

• Purpose-Led Culture: You'll be part of a profit-for-purpose organisation that reinvests every penny back into creating thriving communities
• People-First Philosophy: Work alongside a People team that's deeply committed to designing outstanding colleague experiences
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy flexibility with three days in the office and two from home
• Inspiring Leadership: Be part of a supportive team, empowered to make a difference

Salary & Benefits

• £65,000-£70,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Flexible and hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 remote)
• Strong pension and annual leave offering
• Opportunity to shape and scale new learning platforms and processes