Learning And Development Manager

Are you a passionate Learning & Development professional looking for a new challenge? 

Learning and Development Manager

Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

£45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Much Hadham, Hertfordshire 

About the role 

St Elizabeth’s is a charity based in the heart of Much Hadham, near the towns of Bishops Stortford and Harlow. We support children, young people and adult day clients with Epilepsy, Autism, learning disabilities and other complex needs. We have an ambitious people strategy and know that in order to succeed, our people are our biggest strength. Learning and Development is high on our agenda and we are searching for an exceptional Learning and Development Manager to join our talented team. 

You will lead on the formulation of a successful Learning and Development Strategy, ensuring our workforce are equipped with the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to provide exceptional services. You will deliver innovative, engaging and best practice blended Learning and Development initiatives to support the mandatory and bespoke training needs for staff across all areas. Your well-honed management skills will see you effectively oversee the day to day operations of the assessment and training team. 

About you

We are looking for someone with a CIPD qualification in HR or Learning and Development, with previous experience working in a HR environment. The right candidate will have experience of conducting training needs analysis, identifying development needs at individual and strategic level, with an understanding of working within regulatory frameworks. You will be a “Super User” of the Learning Management System and will maximise the Apprenticeship Levy, encouraging a culture of learning that enables staff to use all of the resources available to them to shape their learning. 

As we look to the future we need someone who can build, shape and bring innovative ideas to the table. Someone that is passionate about unlocking individual’s potential but can also operate at a strategic level whilst being able to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in where needed. 

 What we can offer

• Flexi leave policy  
• 27 days’ annual leave 
• Contributory pension scheme 
• Eligible for Blue Light Card 
• Subsidised gym membership 
• Disability Confident employer
• Investors in People accreditation 
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunities to pursue funded qualifications and excellent career development opportunities
• Based at our beautiful countryside location in Much Hadham

How can you find out more?

To apply, complete an application form and upload an up to date CV on our website. All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check. Please note we are not on a public transport route. The salary advertised is based on full-time equivalent and appointment on the scale is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience.

Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis; therefore, we recommend that you apply sooner rather than later. We reserve the right to close an advert if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline. 

Diversity & Inclusion 

At St Elizabeth’s we embrace diversity and aspire to create a diverse and inclusive working culture. We are proud to be recognised as an Investor in People and to hold Disability Confident status. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming all applications from across the community. 

Safeguarding 

St Elizabeth’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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