Leadership Development Trainer

Leadership Development Trainer

locations

Home Based

time type

Full time

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Posted Yesterday

job requisition id

JR012762

Leadership Development Trainer

Location: Home based with travel when be required to all sites including our Head OfficesWorking Hours: 37 HoursContract Type: Permanent

Salary: £29,880 - £38,180

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. 

About Waythrough 

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community 

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

We’re looking for an inspiring and engaging Leadership Development Trainer to design and deliver high-quality development programmes that build confident, capable, and values-led leaders.

You will play a key role in shaping leadership behaviours across the organisation, supporting everyone from emerging leaders to senior managers. Through innovative, inclusive and impactful learning experiences, you’ll help leaders drive performance, lead with empathy, and create strong, supportive team cultures.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging leadership and soft skills training programmes across all leadership levels
• Facilitate workshops, group learning, and reflective practice sessions
• Adapt delivery to suit different audiences, learning styles, and operational contexts
• Monitor and evaluate programme impact, including learner feedback and behavioural change
• Build strong relationships with learners and stakeholders to support transfer of learning into practice
• Collaborate with People teams and operational colleagues to align learning to organisational goals
• Support career development pathways and leadership progression initiatives

About You

• A recognised teaching or training qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience delivering leadership or people management
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills across diverse audiences
• Ability to adapt content for different learning needs and leadership levels
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence using digital tools and blended learning approaches

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)

• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%

• Life assurance (3× annual salary)

• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay

• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave

• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications

• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

• Recognition and long service awards via our

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• £500

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• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership

• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good

• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility 

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

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