Job Description

Position: Learning And Development Lead (Bcft) (Interim)

Location: 4 Manchester Road, Bradford, BD5 0QL

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 3+ Months

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Pay Rate: PAYE: £314.00 per day

Job Reference: (phone number removed)

Job Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Learning & Development (L&D) function, ensuring effective delivery of learning initiatives across the organisation.

Review and prioritise the existing L&D work plan in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team, aligning activities with organisational priorities and available resources.

Strengthen and oversee governance arrangements for Learning & Development, ensuring clear decision-making processes and compliance with organisational frameworks.

Evaluate, enhance, and oversee key learning programmes, including mandatory training, induction, management development, early careers, work experience, and volunteering initiatives.

Design, implement, and continuously improve leadership and management development programmes to build organisational capability.

Drive the modernisation of L&D processes, systems, and ways of working to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify learning needs, influence decision-making, and deliver strategic learning solutions.

Monitor programme effectiveness, ensuring learning initiatives deliver measurable outcomes and support organisational objectives.

Person Specification

Proven experience leading a Learning & Development function within a complex organisation.

Strong understanding of governance frameworks, particularly relating to early careers, apprenticeships, work experience, and talent development.

Demonstrated experience designing and delivering leadership development programmes.

Experience creating and delivering development programmes for aspiring leaders and managers.

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and leadership groups.

Ability to challenge existing practices, influence change, and drive continuous improvement.

Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and limited resources effectively.

Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-focused approach to Learning & Development.

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