Learning & Organisational Development Advisor
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The Role
Are you passionate about shaping organisational culture and inspiring others to embrace change? Do you have the vision and drive to roll out a new values‑based behavioural framework that empowers every team member to thrive? If so, we invite you to join us in the role of Learning & OD Advisor at NHS Lanarkshire!
In this role, you will work with teams of all sizes – from small groups to large‑scale events – to help bring our new values and behaviours to life in everyday work. You will be instrumental in supporting teams to understand, embrace, and embed these behaviours in their day‑to‑day practices.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Collaborating with teams to embed new values and behaviours in their specific areas
* Facilitating interactive sessions and workshops, including large‑scale events, to engage employees
* Supporting teams with practical tools and approaches to live the values authentically
* Acting as a positive catalyst for cultural change and engagement at all levels
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in organisational development
* Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills
* Experience working with diverse teams and engaging groups of various sizes
* Passion for organisational culture and employee engagement
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire
What We’ll Need You to Bring
* Educated to Degree level, preferably with a postgraduate level qualification
* Professional qualifications appropriate to post – e.g. CIPD, psychometric tools, coaching certificate or diploma
* Significant, demonstrable experience of assessing requirement, designing/developing, delivering, evaluating and maintaining a range of generic learning programmes, such as induction, communication skills, interpersonal skills, management development and customer care
* Ability to design and facilitate development events for teams
* Good influencing and negotiating skills
* Experience in coaching individuals and/or teams
* Experience of facilitation/supporting team development
* Experience of e‑learning
* Experience of/understanding of working in a large, multi‑site organisation
* Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
* Excellent presentation skills
* Good planning and organisational skills
* Good experience of learning process/group learning techniques
* Good PC skills – ability to use Microsoft software to a high standard
* Customer focus/positive attitude
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Ability to work under pressure, balancing priorities and working to set timescales
* Car driver with a full, valid UK/EU/EEA licence
* Ability to travel between sites in Lanarkshire
Contract Type
Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 Months
Working Pattern & Location
Based in Learning & Organisational Development within Kirklands – NHSL Headquarters. Full time, 37 hours per week. Working pattern will be confirmed by the hiring manager. The role may also be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Benefits
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
* A minimum of 8 days public holidays
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
* Occupational health services
* Employee counselling services
* Work‑life balance policies and procedures
Contact
Siobhan McRorie, Learning & OD Manager – Siobhan.McRorie@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Recruitment Administrator – Jennifer Hughes – jennifer.hughes@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
EEO Statement
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another. Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings. Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third‑party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. Failure to comply may result in your application being withdrawn.
Right to Work
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies. Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.
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