Learning & Development Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Learning & Development Manager who is passionate about people, leadership, and unlocking potential within the NHS workforce. The successful candidate will advise managers and staff on learning and development, lead training initiatives, and deliver engaging learning experiences. They will also support Trust-wide people strategies and projects, driving continuous professional development and fostering a learning culture.
Essential criteria
- Highly developed coaching skills
- Able to communicate complex and sensitive information to staff at all levels of the organisation and to external agencies, using a range of techniques
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present and explain complex information clearly
- Effective presentation and organisational skills
- Ability to negotiate and influence persuasively, commanding confidence and respect from colleagues, staff and representatives
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, reasoning and decision-making skills
- Ability to design, deliver and facilitate training and learning interventions
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations appropriately
- Strong management, motivation and leadership skills
- Able to work to tight deadlines and pay close attention to detail
- Able to prioritise and manage own workload, proactive and self-motivated
- Flexible, highly motivated and able to project a professional image
- Demonstrable compassionate and inclusive leadership
- Experience in the application of HR processes
- Demonstrable experience of line management responsibilities
- Qualification and Knowledge
- Masters-level qualification or equivalent experience, or willingness to work towards
- Recognised coaching qualification
- CIPD registration, or willingness to work towards
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development (CPD)
- Knowledge and understanding of key issues within the NHS and/or other public sector organisations
- Experience of providing advice and guidance on Learning & Development
- Experience of developing and delivering learning interventions to meet specific needs
- Experience of managing organisation-wide processes (such as appraisal) and monitoring continued performance against required standards
- Full driving licence and able to travel across the Trust footprint
- Values and Behaviours
- Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable
- Being at our best - professional and adaptable and takes pride in work
- Making a difference - act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone
- Skills / Competencies
- Highly developed coaching skills
- Able to communicate complex and sensitive information to staff at all levels of the organisation and to external agencies, using a range of techniques
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present and explain complex information clearly
- Effective presentation and organisational skills
- Ability to negotiate and influence persuasively, commanding confidence and respect from colleagues, staff and representatives
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, reasoning and decision-making skills
- Ability to design, deliver and facilitate training and learning interventions
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations appropriately
- Strong management, motivation and leadership skills
- Able to work to tight deadlines and pay close attention to detail
- Able to prioritise and manage own workload, proactive and self-motivated
- Flexible, highly motivated and able to project a professional image
- Demonstrable compassionate and inclusive leadership
- Experience in the application of HR processes
- Demonstrable experience of line management responsibilities
- Qualification and Knowledge
- Masters-level qualification or equivalent experience, or willingness to work towards
- Recognised coaching qualification
- CIPD registration, or willingness to work towards
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development (CPD)
- Knowledge and understanding of key issues within the NHS and/or other public sector organisations
- Experience of providing advice and guidance on Learning & Development
- Experience of developing and delivering learning interventions to meet specific needs
- Experience of managing organisation-wide processes (such as appraisal) and monito
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Learning & Development Manager
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
Are you passionate about people, leadership, and unlocking potential? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? Do you love to facilitate great learning experiences? We're looking for a Learning & Development Manager to help us build a brilliant, compassionate, and forward-thinking NHS workforce.
In this exciting role, you'll:
- Be a trusted advisor to managers and staff on all things learning and development.
- Lead inspiring training and development initiatives that are in line with the new NHS Leadership & Management Framework: Leadership and Management Framework
- Deliver engaging, impactful learning experiences--from engaging training delivery, to team building.
- Provide support Trust wide through the delivery of our People strategies and projects.
Main duties of the job
You'll need to bring:
- Training/ learning/ facilitation delivery skills
- Coaching experience and a passion for people development
- Outstanding communication and influencing skills
- Knowledge of L&OD best practices
- The drive to lead projects, organisational development interventions and shape future-ready teams
This is your chance to make a real impact across the organisation- empowering individuals, enhancing services and helping to
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