Job Description
Learning & Development Manager
Location: Home-based (UK) with national travel
Function: Human Resources (Corporate)
Reports to: People & Culture Director
Help shape a culture of continuous learning across a nationwide, regulated healthcare organisation.
We’re looking for a Learning & Development Manager to design and deliver high‑impact programmes from induction to leadership development, so colleagues have clear pathways to grow, perform and provide outstanding care.
What you’ll do
* Own induction pathways for practice and corporate teams, ensuring role clarity, safety, compliance and cultural integration.
* Design career frameworks (clinical & non-clinical): map competencies, skills, qualifications and clear progression routes.
* Build talent pathways: leadership development, succession planning and fair, transparent talent reviews.
* Lead blended learning: balance digital, in‑person and experiential; develop role‑specific, competency‑based modules.
* Introduce learning tech and tools that lift accessibility, engagement and outcomes; collaborate with Digital Learning/LMS leads.
* Embed values & behaviors across all programmes, patient care, teamwork, safeguarding, leadership and professional conduct.
* Oversee apprenticeships & early careers: maximise levy usage, partner with providers, track quality and outcomes; expand traineeships, placements and pre‑registration routes.
* Ensure regulatory alignment with primary care standards (e.g. CQC, safeguarding, clinical governance; familiarity with Ofsted/NHS guidance).
* Measure impact via feedback, retention and evaluation data; iterate for continuous improvement.
What you’ll bring
* Significant L&D experience, including blended learning design and delivery.
* Proven background in induction frameworks, career pathways or talent programmes.
* Knowledge of apprenticeships, levy processes and provider management.
* Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Confidence in using learning data to evaluate and improve programmes.
* Experience operating across multiple sites and managing national initiatives in regulated environments ideally.
Nice to have
* CIPD Level 5/7 (or equivalent).
* Primary care/public sector workforce knowledge.
* Experience with digital learning tools/LMS.
* Coaching or leadership development qualifications.
Why join?
* Real scope to build from the ground up and modernise learning across a complex, mission‑led organisation.
* Collaborative culture with clinical leaders, HR and practice managers.
* Home-based flexibility with purposeful UK travel.
* Competitive package and ongoing professional development.