Learning and Development Manager

We are outstanding, you can be too.

This a brand-new role and a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking Learning and Development Manager to lead the design and delivery of a high-quality, inclusive and impactful learning and development across the Charity. We are looking for someone who is passionate about people development and can bring both strategic insight and operational delivery.

This is a key role within the People Team, responsible for shaping and delivering a strategic approach to workforce development that supports our organisational priorities, strengthens capability, and enhances the experience of our staff and learners.

What you will be doing:

• Working with the Head of People to develop and deliver a charity-wide Learning and Development strategy aligned to our organisational goals and values

• Leading on the design, commissioning and evaluation of learning programmes, including leadership development, mandatory training and professional development pathways

• Working closely with leaders and managers to identify workforce development needs and embed a culture of continuous learning

• Overseeing systems and processes for training, compliance and reporting, ensuring a strong evidence base for Ofsted/CQC and internal quality assurance

• Ensuring learning and development is inclusive, accessible and responsive to the needs of all staff groups

• Contributing to key organisational priorities including wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, and quality improvement

You will:

• Have significant experience in a learning and development, organisational development or similar role

• Demonstrate experience of designing and implementing L&D strategies and frameworks

• Have strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and support managers at all levels

• Be confident using data and insight to inform decision-making and measure impact

• Have knowledge of best practice in adult learning, leadership development and workforce capability

• Be highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities

You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at our website https://www.portland.ac.uk/

We will be required to carry out a basic DBS check for this role.

*Please note, we will not accept any applications submitted after the campaign has been closed. We may close campaigns early if we have a high volume of applications.

Working at Portland Charity

At Portland Charity, our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity, and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.

• There are lots of great benefits to working at Portland Charity

• A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens

• Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro rata) and you are able to buy up to 10 additional days of holiday

• You are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts

• Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme

• Free parking on site and access to a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options (main campus only)

• Everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications.

• Free life assurance – your family will benefit from a payment of 4x your annual salary if the unthinkable should happen

We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections the community.

Qualifications needed

A relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIPD Level 5/7 or equivalent) and experience working in a complex regulated sector is desirable.

Working Hours

Monday – Friday – core hours 8:30am – 5:00pm

Applying to work at Portland Charity

There are some other important things you need to know before you apply to work with us.

Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are included in the child and or adult barred list. This role does not involve regulated activity.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. 

Please note – We need you to complete an application form to fulfil our Safer Recruitment responsibilities, but you can submit a CV, and we will consider it alongside your application form.

In order to apply for this role, you will need to apply using our online recruitment portal, Sam People Recruit.

Please click on the “apply” button, and this will take you to the link to access the platform.

If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application, you can contact work@portland.ac.uk or call the recruitment team on 01623 499111, extension 428 or 205, and we will be happy to help.

Many of our staff have a disability, and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health and wellbeing at work. If you would like to speak with us before completing an application, you can contact our recruitment team on 01623 499 111 or via email at work@portland.ac.uk who will be happy to support you with your application or answer any questions.

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