Learning and Development Systems Manager

Learning and Development Systems Manager Band 6

Main area Learning & Development Systems Manager Grade Band 6 Contract 9 months (9 month fixed term maternity cover) Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (4-5 days per week (can be flexible on days Job ref 327-26-604

Site NHS Training Hub, Invista, Town Brockworth, Gloucester Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/08/:59 Interview date 24/08/2026

We love what we do and we think you will, too!

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people's own homes and in a range of other locations across the county .

We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care . We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking 'what matters to you '.

We're passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and w e are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality team s in all areas of the Trust .

Our application process aims to understand each candidates knowledge, skills and experience. We have found that candidates that use AI to generate their answers can lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description.

It is really important to personalise your application to convey your individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively and for us to understand why you are applying for this role with GHC. We discourage over reliance on AI-generated applications as it will lessen your chances of success in securing an interview with us .

Job overview

This role is offered on a fixed term/secondment basis for 9 months. The hours are part-time, 30 hours per week.

Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment.

Are you a systems-focused professional with a passion for turning data into meaningful insights and improving the user experience? We are looking for a Learning & Development System Manager to join our Learning & Development team on a 9-month fixed-term basis for maternity cover to lead the management, development and continuous improvement of the Trust's Learning Management System (LMS).

Main duties of the job

In this key role, you will be the Trust's subject matter expert for learning systems, ensuring the LMS provides accurate, reliable and accessible information to support learning, compliance and workforce development across an organisation of approximately 5,000 staff. You will lead on reporting, data quality, system improvements and upgrades, working closely with colleagues across Learning & Development, HR, Workforce, IT and operational services to ensure our systems meet business needs and support excellent patient care.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Working for our organisation

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Have overall responsibility for managing, maintaining and developing the Trust's Learning Management System (LMS), additional E-Learning System(s) and supplementary modules or associated systems, in order to provide comprehensive learning and development (L&D) and reporting information management for all Trust Directorates. Provide high quality business-focussed reporting, monitoring and coordination services for Trust wide Learning and Organisational Development (L&OD) initiatives and interventions.
• Lead projects that develop and enhance the Trust's LMS, working with external suppliers to implement new functionality and upgrades and overseeing accurate data transfer and security.
• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent professional knowledge and experience in Learning and Development, Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Data Analysis, or a related field.

Experience

• Experience of managing, maintaining and developing electronic systems, databases or management information systems (such as Learning Managements Systems), with responsibility for ensuring data accuracy, system effectiveness and smooth system upgrades.
• Strong data analysis and reporting experience, including the ability to interpret complex information and present meaningful insights to a range of stakeholders.
• Experience of supporting users, troubleshooting system issues and delivering system improvements, working effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Experience administering or developing a Learning Management System (LMS), especially Moodle or Totara.
• Experience within the NHS, public sector or a highly regulated environment.

Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large datasets, reporting tools and data quality processes.
• Strong organisational, project management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to changing deadlines.

When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer:

• Free car parking at many of our sites
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
• A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners.
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when if you work unsocial hours
• Flexible, family friendly and agile working opportunities
• Recognition and long service awards
• Fast Track physiotherapy
• Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.

If you are aged 16-30, you may be eligible for financial and pastoral support from the King's Trust, with who we are in partnership with to support your first 6 months in role. We will pass on your details to the King's Trust who will be in touch with you if you are eligible. If you would rather not be contacted, please let us know.

For more information please see the attached 'Additional Information for Applicants' document.

Good luck with your application.

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