Learning and Development Manager
Salary: £28,973 per annum
Location: Leeds Beckett Students’ Union, Portland Way, Leeds. Once in post, there may be the opportunity for hybrid working.
Interview Date: 31st July 2024 or 1st August 2024
This is a permanent post working 35 hours per week, a flexible approach to working hours is required.
Do you have a passion for supporting people to grow in their role? Are you able to support a range of stakeholders?
We are looking for a Learning and Development Manager to join our growing People team. This role plays a crucial role in developing and nurturing talent within the organisation, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and ensuring that employees have the necessary skills, knowledge and tools to perform their jobs effectively.
Leeds Beckett Students’ Union is changing and you could be a part of it! After two years of research, reviews and collecting feedback, we are very excited to launch a brand-new strategy that is innovative, community focused and prioritising fighting for the basic needs of our students. We're looking for enthusiastic and passionate people that can help us deliver our new missions! Experience in higher education or students' unions is useful but not essential, passion to help make our student’s lives better is non-negotiable.
As the Learning & Development Manager, you will be instrumental in implementing effective learning and development programmes for both staff and student leaders. You will champion EDI initiatives within the organisation, ensuring that every individual feels valued and included. Additionally, you will oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes for all staff and volunteers, fostering a supportive and engaging environment from day one.
We look forward to reading your application and your cover letter. Your cover letter should illustrate how you meet the person specifications for this role and express your desire to work for our organisation.
We are especially keen to encourage expressions of interest from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background. Candidates with a disability will be guaranteed an interview, providing they meet all the essential requirements of the post.