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Leadership and Management Development Specialist (Ref:0021ZC)

The closing date is 01 October 2025

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Job summary

It's an exciting time to join us, as we reshape our team to align our work with the 10 year workforce plan and new organisational strategy. You will play a critical role in shaping and delivering our new Leadership and Management Development strategy and approach to build confident and capable managers and leaders who can bring to life our culture and values, drive organisational success and positive client outcomes.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be developing and delivering a range of blended learning interventions, including workshops, master classes, webinars and coaching to support the development of confident and capable leaders. You will be working closely with key stakeholders and other members of Organisational Development and wider People Directorate to create tools and support processes that enable our leaders and managers to be effective in their roles and support wider career development and employee engagement. Other priorities include: Collaborating with external partners and experts to bring innovative practices and resources into the organisation, including budget and contract management Developing tools and approaches to enable managers and leaders to support workforce development and engagement, covering activities such as supervision, observation, development conversations and appraisal Acting as the subject matter expert for leadership and management development conversations and activities Reporting on return on investment and and learner engagement and outcomes

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

12 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,000 to £50,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1757521326-DDVXD

Job locations

London

City of London

EC1M 4DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 1st October 2025

Interview dates: First and second stage interviews will take place on either 14th or 15th October - please specify if you have a preference in your cover letter. The third stage process will take place on the afternoon of Tuesday 21st October.

Please note that this advert may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please include a cover letter with your application, outlining how you feel you meet the requirements of the role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

WithYou are recruiting for an established Leadership and Management Development Specialist, to join our People, Inclusion and Organisational Development directorate. We're looking to hear from experienced, collaborative individuals, with a tangible passion for learning and development and the ability to ensure that our leaders and managers are confident and capable in their roles.

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 and overnight stays, as required. The salary for this position is £42,000 - £50,000 per annum subject to experience.

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

  • 28 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

    • 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. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Closing date for applications: Wednesday 1st October 2025

    Interview dates: First and second stage interviews will take place on either 14th or 15th October - please specify if you have a preference in your cover letter. The third stage process will take place on the afternoon of Tuesday 21st October.

    Please note that this advert may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please include a cover letter with your application, outlining how you feel you meet the requirements of the role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

    WithYou are recruiting for an established Leadership and Management Development Specialist, to join our People, Inclusion and Organisational Development directorate. We're looking to hear from experienced, collaborative individuals, with a tangible passion for learning and development and the ability to ensure that our leaders and managers are confident and capable in their roles.

    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 and overnight stays, as required. The salary for this position is £42,000 - £50,000 per annum subject to experience.

    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

  • 28 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

    • 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. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • A relevant degree or significant relevant experience in a similar role focused on leadership and management
    • A coaching qualification and a track record of coaching mid-level and senior managers with measurable outcomes

    Experience

    Essential

    • We'd be excited to see evidence of the following in your application:
    • Significant Experience of delivering leadership development sessions and workshops up to and including senior audiences
    • Significant experience in designing and implementing a range of leadership interventions and programmes with demonstrable positive outcomes
    • Experience of creating and delivering management / leadership strategy
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • A relevant degree or significant relevant experience in a similar role focused on leadership and management
    • A coaching qualification and a track record of coaching mid-level and senior managers with measurable outcomes

    Experience

    Essential

    • We'd be excited to see evidence of the following in your application:
    • Significant Experience of delivering leadership development sessions and workshops up to and including senior audiences
    • Significant experience in designing and implementing a range of leadership interventions and programmes with demonstrable positive outcomes
    • Experience of creating and delivering management / leadership strategy

    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

    City of London

    EC1M 4DH


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    London

    City of London

    EC1M 4DH


    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

    12 September 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £42,000 to £50,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    oc-1757521326-DDVXD

    Job locations

    London

    City of London

    EC1M 4DH


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