Head of Learning and Development (L&D)

Job description

Job responsibilities

A key element of the role is to introduce, lead and evaluate the delivery of robust L&D programmes that continuously improve organisational performance and cultural transformation using cutting-edge learning.

The post holder is responsible for the successful delivery of all elements of the learning offer, which includes statutory and mandatory training, continuing professional development and lifelong learning activity.

The post holder is accountable for the Learning & Development budget and is responsible for commissioning and delivering appropriate learning and development opportunities for all staff, in line with the needs of the service and its users.

The post holder will also oversee the disbursement of study funding based on policies and procedures for which they are responsible.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Registrations

Essential

• Specialist knowledge acquired through a degree and CIPD qualification or equivalent experience
• Extensive progressive experience driving learning and development design, implementation, and management of impactful learning solutions
• Management qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional Development

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

• Ability to assimilate, analyse and interpret information and disseminate complex information and recommendations
• Advanced verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to synthesise and articulate highly complex information and build rapport with a diverse audience
• Excellent analytical skills to understand and interpret data and policy which translate into interventions to aid workforce development
• Able to develop successful relationships with external stakeholders and work with individuals and groups from a range of backgrounds

Desirable

• Understanding of Information Governance

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced specialist knowledge in learning and development gained in an HR function
• Experience of leading and implementing training solutions and development strategies across a multifaceted organisation to raise standards and achieve corporate goals
• Experience of being creative and innovative in the implementation of training solutions, including the use of a variety of digital learning solutions, whilst recognising the needs of the audience, accessibility, and any budgetary constraints
• Experience of managing external providers of training

Desirable

• Experience of process review and improvement and an understanding of the ways in which IT applications can be used in a development and training environment

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to manage self and exhibit personal skills, including self-awareness, self-management and drive for improvement.
• High levels of emotional resilience to be able to deal with the most sensitive and political issues and manage a challenging agenda
• Demonstrated high level of emotional intelligence
• Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

St. Anns Hospital

St. Ann's Road

London

N15 3TH

Employer's website

http://www.beh-mht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)