Head of Learning and Development
hace 2 días
Stanmore
Head of Learning & Development - Stanmore (Hybrid) Salary: £58,000 to £65,000 Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Location: Broadway House, Stanmore – Hybrid working Closing Date: 15th Jan, 2026; at 0800 Interviews: 27th Jan, 2026 About the Role We’re looking for a proactive and strategic Head of Learning & Development to lead Norwood’s learning strategy, with a sharp focus on compliance, capability building, and culture. You’ll be responsible for embedding a robust, organisation-wide approach to mandatory and statutory training, ensuring Norwood is fully compliant with CQC standards, while also championing a values-led culture of learning and professional development. This is both a strategic and hands-on role, ideal for a confident L&D leader who can turn ambition into action. About Norwood Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives. At Norwood, you’ll make a real difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team, guided by values of kindness, respect, empowerment and belonging. We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives. Your Day-to-Day As Head of L&D, you will: • Lead the design and delivery of Norwood’s learning strategy, • Oversee the rollout and monitoring of CQC-mandated training across services, • Build a systematised training matrix and digital LMS, • Provide clear, auditable training reports for inspections, SLT and regulators, • Partner with operational leaders to ensure timely access to training, • Support leadership development, CPD, and succession planning initiatives, • Evaluate and improve the impact of learning activities, • Lead and manage the L&D team, fostering a high-performance culture Essential: • CIPD Chartered Member (or equivalent senior L&D/People leadership experience)., • Proven track record implementing statutory and mandatory training frameworks, • Experience designing and embedding L&D strategies in regulated environments, • Strong leadership, project management and stakeholder engagement skills, • Experience in social care, health or charity sectors, • Familiarity with CQC inspections and audit requirements, • Chartered CIPD member or equivalent senior-level L&D background, • 21 days annual leave + Jewish Festival & High Holy Days + 8 Bank Holidays (FTE), • Enhanced parental pay, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Health cash plan covering dental, optical, and therapy treatments, with virtual GP access, private consultations, and wellbeing tools via the My Medicash App, • Blue Light Card scheme access, • Cycle to Work scheme, • £300 refer-a-friend bonus, • Career development pathway, • Free on-site parking, • A supportive, experienced team and management