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Group Head of Learning and Development

United Kingdom, Yorkshire Employment contract 50000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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We are seeking an experienced and innovative Group Head of Learning & Development to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of our Learning & Development strategy across the Group. This senior leadership role is responsible for creating engaging and commercially balanced learning experiences that support workforce capability, leadership development, compliance, retention and career progression within a regulated environment. Working closely with senior leaders, operational teams and Heads of Department, you will identify organisational learning needs and deliver practical, creative and impactful development solutions. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational delivery and requires regular travel across services with a visible operational presence. You will lead a geographically dispersed Learning & Development team, oversee the organisation's digital learning environment and ensure learning provision remains accessible, relevant and aligned to operational priorities.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead the operational delivery and continuous improvement of the Group Learning & Development strategy
  • Develop leadership, career progression and workforce capability programmes
  • Identify capability gaps, succession planning opportunities and learning priorities with operational leaders
  • Lead multiple learning, change and transformation programmes
  • Oversee onboarding, induction and compliance learning frameworks
  • Manage and optimise the Learning Management System (LMS), including reporting and learner experience
  • Oversee the creation and improvement of eLearning and blended learning content
  • Drive learner engagement through innovative and accessible learning approaches
  • Lead, coach and develop a geographically dispersed Learning & Development team
  • Manage Learning & Development budgets and external providers
  • Ensure learning activity supports regulatory and compliance requirements
  • Use learner feedback and operational insight to improve learning quality and effectiveness

Requirements

  • Significant experience in a senior Learning & Development leadership role within a regulated environment
  • Experience leading Learning & Development across multi-site or geographically dispersed organisations
  • Experience managing organisational change, workforce capability or transformation programmes
  • Experience managing Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • Experience overseeing eLearning and blended learning provision
  • Experience managing Learning & Development or departmental budgets
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
  • Professional qualification or equivalent experience in Learning & Development, Leadership or Management

Nice to have

  • Experience within health and social care settings
  • Experience in coaching, facilitation or digital learning design
  • Experience managing apprenticeship levy programmes or funded learning opportunities
  • Experience working with external learning providers

What we offer

  • Fixed working pattern – 40 hours across 5 days
  • Access to the Optimo Learning Academy
  • Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
  • Reward Gateway discounts and recognition benefits
  • £500 Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Paid Birthday Leave

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