Head of Learning and Development in York

Job description

Head of Learning and Development

Location: Yorkshire & North East (Regional role with hybrid/flexible working)

Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Benefits

Sector: Health & Social Care

Are you passionate about people development and creating a culture of continuous learning? We are working with a growing care provider to recruit a dynamic and forward-thinking Head of Learning and Development to lead the L&D strategy across their services in Yorkshire and the North East.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for shaping and delivering a high-impact learning and development programme that supports workforce capability, compliance, and retention across all levels of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and oversee the organisation’s learning and development strategy across all services.
• Lead on the development and delivery of mandatory training, induction, and role-specific development pathways.
• Identify skills gaps and design targeted training interventions that support quality care delivery and service growth.
• Work closely with operations, quality, and HR teams to ensure training aligns with regulatory requirements and organisational priorities.
• Develop leadership and succession planning programmes to build future talent from within.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and impact, reporting outcomes to the senior leadership team.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a senior L&D role within the health or social care sector.
• Strong understanding of CQC training requirements and care workforce development needs.
• Skilled in designing and delivering engaging, adult-focused training content.
• Experience in implementing e-learning and blended learning approaches.
• A confident communicator who can build relationships across all levels of the business.
• A recognised training qualification (e.g., CIPD, L&D Level 5 or above) is desirable.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary with car allowance and benefits package.
• Flexible/hybrid working and regional autonomy.
• The opportunity to shape and grow the L&D function in a values-led, expanding organisation.
• Supportive leadership team committed to developing its people and culture.
• Real opportunity to make a difference to care quality and staff development.

Excited to shape the future of care through learning?

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

York

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English