Learning & Organisational Development Advisor - Learning & Talent
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 15/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves designing, delivering, and evaluating learning and development, leadership, and organisational development initiatives to enhance staff capability, experience, and engagement across the Trust. The advisor will conduct analysis to determine the return on investment of these offerings and use findings to inform future training needs. A key aspect is promoting the importance of learning and development to improve patient care and foster a culture of continuous learning.
Essential criteria
- Graduate qualification or relevant, transferable experience.
- CIPD/ITOL qualification or equivalent relevant experience in Learning & Development, Organisational Development or Talent Management.
Desirable criteria
- Coaching qualification.
- Psychometric qualification such as MBTI or Saville Wave.
- 360 facilitator
- Proven experience of confidently facilitating learning sessions covering leadership, behavioural and professional development topics.
- Proven experience of working in a people-centered organisation to enhance staff experience.
- Demonstrable experience of collaborating with and supporting stakeholders at a strategic level, with strong stakeholder management skills.
- Proven experience of using Microsoft Office packages, including PowerPoint, Excel and Teams to analyse data, identify trends and make evidence-based recommendations.
- Demonstrable experience of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, demonstrating strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience of working within an NHS organisation.
- Experience of working with apprenticeship programmes.
- Experience of developing creative learning and development solutions.
- Interpersonal and Professional Skills
- Ability to demonstrate and role model CARE Values and associated behaviours.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to establish credibility, build effective working relationships and utilise effective influencing skills.
- Proven ability to work independently, using own initiative, and as part of a team, demonstrating a positive, can-do attitude.
- Ability to adopt a flexible, resilient and adaptable approach, responding effectively to changing priorities, competing demands and short-notice service requirements
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Additional requirements
- Ability to travel off-site to facilitate and for meetings.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Education, Qualification and Training
- Graduate qualification or relevant, transferable experience.
- CIPD/ITOL qualification or equivalent relevant experience in Learning & Development, Organisational Development or Talent Management.
- Coaching qualification.
- Psychometric qualification such as MBTI or Saville Wave.
- 360 facilitator
- Proven experience of confidently facilitating learning sessions covering leadership, behavioural and professional development topics.
- Proven experience of working in a people-centered organisation to enhance staff experience.
- Demonstrable experience of collaborating with and supporting stakeholders at a strategic level, with strong stakeholder management skills.
- Proven experience of using Microsoft Office packages, including PowerPoint, Excel and Teams to analyse data, identify trends and make evidence-based recommendations.
- Demonstrable experience of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, demonstrating strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience of working within an NHS organisation.
- Experience of working with apprenticeship programmes.
- Experience of developing creative learning and development solutions.
- Interpersonal and Professional Skills
- Ability to demonstrate and role model CARE Values and associated behaviours.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to establish credibility, build effective working relationships and utilise effective influencing skills.
- Proven ability to work independently, using own initiative, and as part of a team, demonstrating a positive, can-do attitude.
- Ability to adopt a flexible, resilient and adaptable approach, responding effectively to changing priorities, competing demands and short-notice service requirements
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Additional requirements
- Ability to travel off-site to facilitate and for meetings.
- Full UK driving licence.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Learning & Organisational Development Advisor - Learning & Talent
The closing date is 15 September 2026
Job summary
Responsible for the design, delivery and evaluation of learning & development, leadership & talent and organisational development initiatives that enhance capability, behaviours, staff experience and engagement across the Trust.
Conduct analysis to identify 'return on Investment' (ROI), of core and bespoke offerings, and the findings which formulates the training needs analysis for future services. Plan/organise and implement the training plan for the following year.
To emphasise, promote, and raise the profile of the importance of learning and organisational development in the workplace as a significant factor in improving patient care and embedding a culture of continuous learning and development
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the design, delivery and evaluation of learning & development, leadership & talent and organisational development initiatives that enhance capability, behaviours, staff experience and engagement across the Trust.
Conduct analysis to identify 'return on Investment' (ROI), of core and bespoke offerings, and the findings which formulates the training needs analysis for future services. Plan/organise and implement the training plan for the following year.
To emphasise, promote
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