Provide CIC

Director of Talent and Learning

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Job summary

Provide CIC is a community service organisation with strong values and has been rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in our overall report.

The business has grown recently through acquisition and following a review of the Talent and Organisational Development model to support continued growth and change, the role of Director, Talent and Learning has been created. This is a career enhancing opportunity for an individual to develop the talent strategy for the Group, which aligns to the vision, promotes diversity and strengthens leadership capability. An outstanding role for a talented and innovative Development Professional to lead a Group-wide approach to Talent Development and play a key senior role in in the design and delivery of Talent, Learning and Leadership Development interventions which delivers value and maximises ROI in conjunction with key stakeholders.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this is a role where you will need to demonstrate a track record in implementing a robust approach to succession planning and high potential development, as well as, leading on the implementation of Leadership programmes including the enhancement of coaching and mentoring, as well as, a Health and Wellbeing strategy. Your remit will be to create and develop a strategy for Talent Development and lead a Team which is regarded as a strategic partner to the business. The successful individual will be an advocate of best practice and able to create a career development strategy including new induction and appraisal processes. You will further develop a framework to support the organisational values, ensuring that organisational behaviours are defined and understood throughout the organisation whilst working in collaboration with business leaders and HR Business Partners to deliver an incorporated approach to Talent Development, which develops the talent pools, enhances colleague engagement and is able to embed career pathways.

About us

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise).

We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive, and high quality. We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, nursing homes, and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families, and adults. We also offer some online services.

We provide services across Essex, East Anglia and Dorset. We have an income of approximately 67 million, and serve communities with a total population of more than 4.5 million people.

Details

Date posted

03 October 2023

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience Between £70,000 and £90,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

828-PROVIDE2555

Job locations

Provide HQ

900 The Crescent

Colchester

CO4 9YQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be considered for this role, you will be an experienced Learning & Development professional with a proven track record of establishing and leading the strategic direction of a well-regarded Talent Development function for a complex, multi-site business during a period of change. Commercially astute, with experience of implementing Talent Development solutions from a blank piece of paper, the successful incumbent will also be able to demonstrate success in implementing capability and performance management frameworks. The ability to build credibility quickly and contribute to the wider People / HR agenda will also be required. This is a role that offers an ambitious individual and experienced Talent professional the next step in their HR career: leading the Talent Development function of a values-led business, which has a real appetite to embrace Learning & Development. We are looking for an exceptional Learning & Development professional, where success will be evident in organisation-wide behaviour change, enhanced customer relationships and a highly engaged workforce.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be considered for this role, you will be an experienced Learning & Development professional with a proven track record of establishing and leading the strategic direction of a well-regarded Talent Development function for a complex, multi-site business during a period of change. Commercially astute, with experience of implementing Talent Development solutions from a blank piece of paper, the successful incumbent will also be able to demonstrate success in implementing capability and performance management frameworks. The ability to build credibility quickly and contribute to the wider People / HR agenda will also be required. This is a role that offers an ambitious individual and experienced Talent professional the next step in their HR career: leading the Talent Development function of a values-led business, which has a real appetite to embrace Learning & Development. We are looking for an exceptional Learning & Development professional, where success will be evident in organisation-wide behaviour change, enhanced customer relationships and a highly engaged workforce.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree qualified and at least MCIPD registration.

Desirable

  • Psychometric testing qualification, 360-degree feedback facilitator

Work related experience

Essential

  • Post qualification knowledge and experience in OD and leadership development gained from practical experience in a Human Resource function.

Desirable

  • Experience of development centre design
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree qualified and at least MCIPD registration.

Desirable

  • Psychometric testing qualification, 360-degree feedback facilitator

Work related experience

Essential

  • Post qualification knowledge and experience in OD and leadership development gained from practical experience in a Human Resource function.

Desirable

  • Experience of development centre design

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Provide CIC

Address

Provide HQ

900 The Crescent

Colchester

CO4 9YQ


Employer's website

https://www.provide.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Provide CIC

Address

Provide HQ

900 The Crescent

Colchester

CO4 9YQ


Employer's website

https://www.provide.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief People Officer

Siobhan Morrison

siobhan.morrison@nhs.net

07970678611

Details

Date posted

03 October 2023

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience Between £70,000 and £90,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

828-PROVIDE2555

Job locations

Provide HQ

900 The Crescent

Colchester

CO4 9YQ


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