Learning and Development Manager

We are outstanding, you can be too.

This a brand-new role and a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking Learning and Development Manager to lead the design and delivery of a high-quality, inclusive and impactful learning and development across the Charity. We are looking for someone who is passionate about people development and can bring both strategic insight and operational delivery.

This is a key role within the People Team, responsible for shaping and delivering a strategic approach to workforce development that supports our organisational priorities, strengthens capability, and enhances the experience of our staff and learners.

What you will be doing:

Working with the Head of People to develop and deliver a charity-wide Learning and Development strategy aligned to our organisational goals and values
Leading on the design, commissioning and evaluation of learning programmes, including leadership development, mandatory training and professional development pathways
Working closely with leaders and managers to identify workforce development needs and embed a culture of continuous learning
Overseeing systems and processes for training, compliance and reporting, ensuring a strong evidence base for Ofsted/CQC and internal quality assurance
Ensuring learning and development is inclusive, accessible and responsive to the needs of all staff groups
Contributing to key organisational priorities including wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, and quality improvement

You will:

Have significant experience in a learning and development, organisational development or similar role
Demonstrate experience of designing and implementing L&D strategies and frameworks
Have strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and support managers at all levels
Be confident using data and insight to inform decision-making and measure impact
Have knowledge of best practice in adult learning, leadership development and workforce capability
Be highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities

You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at our website https://www.portland.ac.uk/

We will be required to carry out a basic DBS check for this role.

*Please note, we will not accept any applications submitted after the campaign has been closed. We may close campaigns early if we have a high volume of applications.

Working at Portland Charity

There are lots of great benefits to working at Portland Charity

A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens
You are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts
Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications needed

A relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIPD Level 5/7 or equivalent) and experience working in a complex regulated sector is desirable.

Working Hours

Monday – Friday – core hours 8:30am – 5:00pm

Applying to work at Portland Charity

There are some other important things you need to know before you apply to work with us.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are included in the child and or adult barred list. This role does not involve regulated activity.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

Please click on the “apply” button, and this will take you to the link to access the platform.

Hours:

Salary:

Closing Date:

37.5 Hours

£41,663.77 per annum

5th July 2026