Workforce Development Manager

WhiteTrees Group; Little London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in England seeks a Workforce Development Manager to oversee training initiatives, ensuring staff have access to high-quality development opportunities. This role involves implementing training strategies and collaborating with management to enhance the workforce effectively. The ideal candidate will have experience in workforce or learning development, strong organizational skills, and the ability to evaluate training effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing workforce development, learning and development, or training functions.
• Knowledge of training requirements in social care, education, or related regulated sectors.
• Proven ability to evaluate training effectiveness and use data to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of workforce development strategy.
• Support creation of career development pathways for staff.
• Collaborate with managers to identify workforce training needs.
• Oversee coordination and scheduling of training programs.
• Manage external training providers and partnerships.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data evaluation

Education

Professional qualification in Learning & Development, HR, or Education & Training

Job description

The Workforce Development Manager is responsible for managing the design, coordination, and delivery of workforce development initiatives across WhiteTrees. This role ensures staff have access to high-quality training, professional development, and compliance support, enabling them to deliver outstanding services and achieve organisational goals. The workforce manager will play a key role in embedding a culture of learning, growth, and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of WhiteTrees' workforce development strategy in line with organisational priorities, succession planning, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the creation of career development pathways and competency frameworks for staff at all levels.
• Collaborate with managers to identify workforce training needs and design appropriate solutions.
• Oversee the coordination and scheduling of training programmes, ensuring mandatory and professional development requirements are met.
• Manage external training providers and partnerships to deliver high-quality, cost-effective learning opportunities.
• Introduce and develop digital learning solutions, blended training approaches, and innovative methods of delivery.
• Monitor compliance with mandatory training standards and report progress to senior leadership.
• Ensure training programmes align with Ofsted, safeguarding, and other sector-specific requirements.
• Evaluate the impact of training through feedback, data analysis, and performance metrics, making improvements where necessary.
• Lead and support the training team, ensuring effective delivery of programmes across the organisation.
• Provide guidance and coaching to managers on embedding learning into everyday practice.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice across WhiteTrees.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing workforce development, learning and development, or training functions.
• Knowledge of training requirements in social care, education, or related regulated sectors.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities.
• Proven ability to evaluate training effectiveness and use data to inform decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Desirable: Professional qualification in Learning & Development, HR, or Education & Training (e.g., CIPD, CTTLS, equivalent).
• Experience working within children's services, residential care, or a similar regulated environment.
• Familiarity with Ofsted and safeguarding standards.