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Learning and Development Manager (Ref: 0005ZC)

The closing date is 25 August 2025

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Job summary

WithYou are recruiting for an established Learning and Development Manager, to join our People, Inclusion and Organisational Development directorate.

Main duties of the job

The Learning and Development Manager will be responsible for fostering a culture of learning, engagement and performance, that will support delivery of WithYou's strategy. Working closely with our Director of Organisational Development and other key stakeholders across WithYou, you will lead and develop a comprehensive development strategy for staff, that maximises meaningful development and builds organisational capabilities. This role will also manage a small team of Learning and Development Facilitators. Other priorities include: Developing and delivering learning frameworks and relevant, engaging and sustainable learning solutions Ensuring all statutory training and learning accreditation requirements are met Responsibility for planning, logistics and delivery of cost effective, sustainable development content programmes/resources including management of relevant apprenticeship and qualification bodies and processes Leading on compliance tracking and monitoring of learner satisfaction, engagement and impact Managing the development budget, relevant contracts and external supplier relationships

About us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

08 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,000 to £50,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1754596808-U80Z8

Job locations

London

West End

EC1R 5AR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please include a cover letter with your application, outlining how you feel you meet the requirements of the role. Closing date: Monday 25th August - please note that this advert may close early should sufficient applications be received, so please submit your application as soon as possible You will be a key part of our Organisational Development senior leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making and organisational direction. This is a new role for WithYou, working on a permanent, full time basis. You will work from home, with frequent national travel as required. About the Role WithYou is a drug, alcohol and mental health charity employing over 1,600 staff. With over 80 services across England and Scotland, we provide support and advice without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. At WithYou, we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support. Benefits

  • 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
    • Our interview process will consist of 3 stages. Stages 1 and 2 will take place on either 4th or 5th September (you will be required to only attend one of these dates and at this stage you should hold the whole date). This part of our process will consist of an interactive session and a panel interview. If you have a preference, please indicate this clearly in your cover letter. Stage 3 will take place on the morning of 11th September and will involve a group exercise. As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please include a cover letter with your application, outlining how you feel you meet the requirements of the role. Closing date: Monday 25th August - please note that this advert may close early should sufficient applications be received, so please submit your application as soon as possible You will be a key part of our Organisational Development senior leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making and organisational direction. This is a new role for WithYou, working on a permanent, full time basis. You will work from home, with frequent national travel as required. About the Role WithYou is a drug, alcohol and mental health charity employing over 1,600 staff. With over 80 services across England and Scotland, we provide support and advice without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. At WithYou, we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support. Benefits

  • 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
    • Our interview process will consist of 3 stages. Stages 1 and 2 will take place on either 4th or 5th September (you will be required to only attend one of these dates and at this stage you should hold the whole date). This part of our process will consist of an interactive session and a panel interview. If you have a preference, please indicate this clearly in your cover letter. Stage 3 will take place on the morning of 11th September and will involve a group exercise. As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • We're looking to hear from experienced, collaborative leaders, with a tangible passion for learning and development and the ability to ensure that our workforce are confident and capable in their roles.

    Experience

    Essential

    • The ideal candidate can help shape a learning strategy and bring it to life through practical and engaging learning approaches.
    • You will be leading and developing a team of skilled, passionate and committed Trainer/Facilitators, delivering learning that not only builds skills and knowledge, but inspires and engages staff to continually grow, develop and improve our performance and service to our clients.
    • You will be working with a range of stakeholders and providing effective advice and guidance to the wider organisation, across multiple sites. We are most interested in your drive and ability to contribute to the creation and development of an impactful OD function, through a passion for excellence and a desire to join a forward thinking organisation.
    • You should also have:
    • Experience of developing and delivering learning curriculums/frameworks
    • Experience of working in complex contexts, building capabilities across a range of roles at all levels
    • Experience of designing and delivering comprehensive blended learning programmes and wrap around support for learners in different functions / specialisms
    • The ability to create practical learning approaches aligned with strategy, organisational priorities and sector needs
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • We're looking to hear from experienced, collaborative leaders, with a tangible passion for learning and development and the ability to ensure that our workforce are confident and capable in their roles.

    Experience

    Essential

    • The ideal candidate can help shape a learning strategy and bring it to life through practical and engaging learning approaches.
    • You will be leading and developing a team of skilled, passionate and committed Trainer/Facilitators, delivering learning that not only builds skills and knowledge, but inspires and engages staff to continually grow, develop and improve our performance and service to our clients.
    • You will be working with a range of stakeholders and providing effective advice and guidance to the wider organisation, across multiple sites. We are most interested in your drive and ability to contribute to the creation and development of an impactful OD function, through a passion for excellence and a desire to join a forward thinking organisation.
    • You should also have:
    • Experience of developing and delivering learning curriculums/frameworks
    • Experience of working in complex contexts, building capabilities across a range of roles at all levels
    • Experience of designing and delivering comprehensive blended learning programmes and wrap around support for learners in different functions / specialisms
    • The ability to create practical learning approaches aligned with strategy, organisational priorities and sector needs

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    London

    West End

    EC1R 5AR


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    London

    West End

    EC1R 5AR


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Manager

    Emily Frost

    Emily.frost@wearewithyou.org.uk

    07811056955

    Details

    Date posted

    08 August 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £42,000 to £50,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    oc-1754596808-U80Z8

    Job locations

    London

    West End

    EC1R 5AR


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