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Head of Learning and Development
Location: Yorkshire & North East (Regional role with hybrid/flexible working)
Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Benefits
Sector: Health & Social Care
Are you passionate about people development and creating a culture of continuous learning? We are working with a growing care provider to recruit a dynamic and forward-thinking Head of Learning and Development to lead the L&D strategy across their services in Yorkshire and the North East.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for shaping and delivering a high-impact learning and development programme that supports workforce capability, compliance, and retention across all levels of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, implement, and oversee the organisation’s learning and development strategy across all services.
* Lead on the development and delivery of mandatory training, induction, and role-specific development pathways.
* Identify skills gaps and design targeted training interventions that support quality care delivery and service growth.
* Work closely with operations, quality, and HR teams to ensure training aligns with regulatory requirements and organisational priorities.
* Develop leadership and succession planning programmes to build future talent from within.
* Evaluate training effectiveness and impact, reporting outcomes to the senior leadership team.
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven experience in a senior L&D role within the health or social care sector.
* Strong understanding of CQC training requirements and care workforce development needs.
* Skilled in designing and delivering engaging, adult-focused training content.
* Experience in implementing e-learning and blended learning approaches.
* A confident communicator who can build relationships across all levels of the business.
* A recognised training qualification (e.g., CIPD, L&D Level 5 or above) is desirable.
What’s on Offer:
* Competitive salary with car allowance and benefits package.
* Flexible/hybrid working and regional autonomy.
* The opportunity to shape and grow the L&D function in a values-led, expanding organisation.
* Supportive leadership team committed to developing its people and culture.
* Real opportunity to make a difference to care quality and staff development.
Excited to shape the future of care through learning?
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Training and Human Resources
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care and Professional Training and Coaching
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