Workforce Development Manager

Queen Alexandra Charity; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Birmingham is searching for a Workforce Development Lead to enhance employee skills and capabilities. You will oversee training programs and collaborate with staff and stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement. The role offers a salary of £22,698 to £25,470.90, depending on qualifications and experience, and considers flexible working options. This position involves direct reports, emphasizing teamwork within the HR sector.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in developing workforce initiatives.
• Ability to foster collaboration with stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of training and development.

Responsibilities

• Develop workforce development initiatives.
• Oversee training and development activities.
• Build relationships with managers and stakeholders.

Job description

Responsible for developing and implementing workforce development initiatives and plans to improve the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of employees across QAC, to meet current and future organisational needs and delivery of QAC’s strategic plans.

To oversee the delivery of high quality training and development activity across the organisation and foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement.

Key to this role is developing and maintaining positive and collaborative working relationships with QAC managers, employees and internal / external stakeholders, establishing professional credibility and supporting the further growth and development of our workforce capability and skills.

You will work as part of the wider HR Team, working alongside the HR Manager, 2x HR Officers, 1x HR Data Officer and 1x HR Administrator.

Actual Salary pro-rata for the 22.5 hours : £22,698 up to £25,470.90 per annum

(starting salary dependent on qualifications and experience)

Direct Reports: 1x Training & Development Officer

Flexible Working options considered

Interview Date: Thursday 29th January 2026