Social Work Lead Team Manager - Learning and Development Team - Bolton - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Bolton is seeking an experienced Social Work Lead Team Manager to head the Learning and Development Team. This role offers flexible working hours and the opportunity to lead workforce development initiatives while ensuring strategic alignment with council priorities. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a professional qualification in Learning and Development. Competitive pay at £46 per hour.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Professional Growth Opportunities

Supportive Environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in learning and development or a related field.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Experience evaluating learning interventions.
• Strong strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of workforce development trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Learning and Development Team.
• Design and evaluate aligned learning strategies.
• Build effective partnerships for broad learning opportunities.
• Monitor and report on learning outcomes and compliance.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.

Skills

Learning and Development

Organisational Development

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Education

Professional qualification in Learning and Development, HR, or related discipline

Tools

Digital Learning Platforms

Job description

Social Work Lead Team Manager – Learning and Development Team

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Social Work Lead Team Manager to head the Learning and Development Team in Bolton. This role offers the flexibility of part-time or full-time hours, allowing you to balance professional leadership responsibilities with personal commitments. You will oversee workforce development initiatives, drive organisational capability, and foster a culture of continuous learning that aligns with Bolton Council’s priorities.

Perks and Benefits

Flexible Working: Choose part-time or full-time hours to suit your lifestyle.

Hourly Pay: £46 per hour, ensuring your time and expertise are well-compensated.

Professional Growth: Opportunities to lead innovative projects and implement best practices in learning and development.

Supportive Environment: Collaborate with a motivated team that values your input and expertise.

Community Engagement: Play a key role in shaping workforce development within a vibrant borough.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop the Learning and Development Team, fostering high performance and professional growth.

Design, implement, and evaluate learning strategies, programmes, and interventions aligned with organisational priorities.

Ensure learning initiatives support workforce planning, succession planning, and skills development goals.

Build effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to broaden learning opportunities.

Monitor, report, and analyse learning outcomes, compliance, and impact.

Manage budgets and resources for the Learning and Development Team.

Promote innovation and best practices in learning, including digital and blended solutions.

Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and quality standards.

Advise senior managers on workforce development and learning strategies.

Person Specification

Significant experience in learning and development, organisational development, or a related field.

Proven leadership and management skills, including team and budget oversight.

Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate strategy into practical solutions.

Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities.

Experience evaluating learning interventions and demonstrating measurable impact.

Up-to-date knowledge of workforce development trends and adult learning best practices.

Professional qualification in Learning and Development, HR, or related discipline.

Experience in a local authority or public sector environment.

Familiarity with digital learning platforms and innovative training methodologies.

Additional Information

Occasional travel across Bolton may be required.

Flexible working arrangements are available in line with council policies.

Living and Working in Bolton

Bolton is a vibrant town combining rich cultural heritage, urban amenities, and beautiful surrounding countryside. From markets and museums to parks and community events, it offers an excellent quality of life. Join us and make a real difference in workforce development while enjoying everything Bolton has to offer.