Lead L&D Partner

We are looking for a Lead Learning & Development Partner to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering learning strategy across a nationally recognised mental health provider. This is a senior, strategic role with responsibility for leading a team of Regional L&D Partners and acting as the key interface between central L&D and operational leadership.

Working on a hybrid basis between head office and local services, you will ensure learning is consistent, compliant, insight-driven and aligned to operational priorities, ultimately supporting safe, effective care and organisational performance.

• Lead, manage and develop a team of Regional L&D Partners, ensuring consistent standards across all sites
• Oversee the accuracy, completion and governance of training matrices
• Conduct group-wide Learning Needs Analyses (LNA) and capability assessments to inform workforce planning
• Drive standardisation, continuous improvement and quality in learning delivery
• Support succession planning, leadership development and talent pipelines
• Allocate L&D resources to strategic projects and organisational priorities
• Analyse quality and performance data to identify trends and forecast improvements
• Ensure learning activity is compliant with internal, external and regulatory requirements
• Implement robust evaluation frameworks to demonstrate impact and ROI

• Proven experience in a senior or strategic Learning & Development role within a complex healthcare environment
• Strong experience leading and developing L&D teams or regional partners
• Expertise in adult learning principles, instructional design and L&D governance
• Demonstrable experience conducting LNAs and evaluating learning impact
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills
• Confident using performance data and insights to drive improvement
• CIPD Level 5 (Learning & Development) or equivalentEducation and Training Award (or equivalent)
• Experience using an LMS (Totara preferred)
• Must hold a full UK driving licence
• Coaching Practitioner qualification
• Psychometric Practitioner qualification

Apply now or contact Dale, for further info. We'd love to hear from you.