Learning & Development Manager 37 hours per week, Job Grade AfC 8A - current salary range The Facilities & Estates team provides NHS Grampian with essential services to enable the delivery of care to patients, and to support staff and the public in our healthcare locations. The primary purpose of this role is to: • Plan, coordinate and implement a comprehensive programme Learning and Development activities for the Directorate (around 2500 staff) • Plan, control and assure the mandatory technical training for the maintenance and project teams • Act as primary link with the NHS Grampian HR function (including workforce & development, people & change) • Design and deliver Directorate-specific non-technical programmes (including development of supervision and management skills) • Support Heads of Service with the design and delivery of service-specific learning programmes and team development interventions • Coordinate Directorate and service-level workforce planning, carrying out appropriate analysis, interpretation and planning. This includes overseeing the Directorate programme for apprentices. • Line management for 2 x Health & Safety Training Facilitators and the L&D Administrator • Contribute to, or lead on, strategic L&D initiatives within and beyond the Directorate, which have a direct impact on the recruitment, capability and retention of staff To apply for this post, applicants must meet the following criteria: • Educated to Master’s Degree level or able to evidence equivalent experience • Professional/Postgraduate Qualification in L&D discipline e.g. Chartered Membership CIPD or evidence of equivalent development and experience • Recognised assessor and verifier qualifications • Evidence of continuing, relevant professional and personal development over the last 5 years. • Evidence of experience in the design & delivery of bespoke learning and development interventions • Programme management experience. • Practical and theoretical understanding of change management. In addition to the competencies and qualifications noted above, we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate evidence to support our organisational ‘values and behaviours’ which are; • Care & Compassion • Dignity & Respect • Openness, Honesty & Responsibility • Quality & Teamwork Applicants should be able to show enthusiasm for continuous learning and development, a professional attitude and a passion for working within the wider healthcare care team For informal discussion, please contact Gavin Payne, General Manager at gavin.payne@nhs.scot Interviews will take place on Friday 20th June 2025 Please note, this post may close early if there are an excess amount of applicants ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues. We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian. Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering. NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.