Head Of Learning & Development

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Location: Reading, Berkshire (Hybrid working available)\n
Salary: £48,000–£50,000 + Performance-Related Pay\n
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday\n
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\n We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Learning & Development to lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of a diverse portfolio of training and development programmes.\n
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\n This is a senior role for a learning professional who can combine strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, ensuring high-quality learning experiences for a wide range of audiences and stakeholders.\n
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The Role\n
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\n Reporting to senior leadership, you will be responsible for managing and developing a programme of training events, learning resources and professional development activity.\n
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You will:\n
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• Lead the learning and development function and support the wider development team
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• Oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of training programmes and events
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• Develop engaging learning content across digital and traditional formats
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• Deliver workshops, training sessions and masterclasses
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• Manage relationships with key clients, partners, suppliers and collaborators
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• Monitor performance through reporting, evaluation and feedback
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• Use insights and data to continually improve learning programmes
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• Coordinate networks of mentors, ambassadors and subject matter experts
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• Work closely with senior stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives
  
  
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About You\n
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\n You will be an experienced learning and development professional with a proven ability to design, deliver and evaluate impactful training programmes.\n
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\n You will have:\n
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• Experience managing multi-strand learning and events programmes
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• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills
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• Experience creating engaging learning materials and resources
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• Confidence facilitating training sessions and workshops
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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• A proactive approach with strong organisational and prioritisation skills
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• A continuous improvement mindset
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• Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
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• Familiarity with CRM systems or the ability to learn new systems quickly
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• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
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• A willingness to travel across the UK when required
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Desirable Experience\n
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\n It would be advantageous if you have:\n
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• Experience supporting career transition, entrepreneurship or business development programmes
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• Experience working with community, education or professional development initiatives
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• Previous military or emergency service experience
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• A passion for supporting individuals to achieve their goals
  
  
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If you are interested apply directly or call 01189598078\n
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