Job summary
Learning and
Development Manager
A unique opportunity has arisen within the Greater
Manchester Training Hub (GMTH). We are
looking for an experienced and dedicated Learning and Development Manager with
leadership skills and abilities. You
will possess wide ranging knowledge and talents, have an ability to influence
and motivate with the drive to succeed.
This is a new role and the successful candidate will be
joining our well established multi skilled team based in Wigan.
If you enjoy working in a fast paced deadline driven
environment, enjoy working with the public and are looking for a new challenge
then this role could be the role for you.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the end to
end process associated with delivering a
range of learning and development opportunities across Greater Manchester.
Main duties of the job
To
lead high quality learning and development interventions and projects and manage
the day-to-day operations of a
Learning and Development function for the STP Primary Care workforce. This includes the delivery of quality
training programmes and effective coordination and administration of all the
learning and development targeted at the Primary Care workforce; ensuring that
the development offered is aligned with the national and local strategies and
objectives for development.
About us
This post would suit a highly motivated and
innovative individual with an ability to influence, engage and challenge with
integrity and credibility. We are looking for a candidate
with excellent organisational, educational and leadership skills who has the
ability to help to develop the GMTH training programme to full potential and secure sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
To
lead high quality learning and development interventions and projects and manage
the day-to-day operations of a
Learning and Development function for the STP Primary Care workforce. This includes the delivery of quality
training programmes and effective coordination and administration of all the
learning and development targeted at the Primary Care workforce; ensuring that
the development offered is aligned with the national and local strategies and
objectives for development.
To
support the design, commissioning and implementation of learning and development
programmes for the Primary Care workforce across Greater Manchester, initially
supporting the clinical and strategic business leads.
Lead
the delivery and monitoring of a wide range of learning and development solutions
for the Primary Care workforce as identified locally and nationally. This includes Training Hub Core Function
deliverables specifically tailored to the needs of Primary Care. The Learning and Development Manager will also
contribute to the overall Organisational Development (OD) activity, working
closely with all colleagues across GMTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
To
lead high quality learning and development interventions and projects and manage
the day-to-day operations of a
Learning and Development function for the STP Primary Care workforce. This includes the delivery of quality
training programmes and effective coordination and administration of all the
learning and development targeted at the Primary Care workforce; ensuring that
the development offered is aligned with the national and local strategies and
objectives for development.
To
support the design, commissioning and implementation of learning and development
programmes for the Primary Care workforce across Greater Manchester, initially
supporting the clinical and strategic business leads.
Lead
the delivery and monitoring of a wide range of learning and development solutions
for the Primary Care workforce as identified locally and nationally. This includes Training Hub Core Function
deliverables specifically tailored to the needs of Primary Care. The Learning and Development Manager will also
contribute to the overall Organisational Development (OD) activity, working
closely with all colleagues across GMTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience supplemented by a relevant professional qualification to masters level or equivalent level of experience
- Hold a relevant post-graduate qualification or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
- Hold a teaching /equivalent training qualification or equivalent experience
- Chartered member of the CIPD
Experience
Essential
- Experience of design and delivery of training one to one and groups;
- Experience of design and facilitation of bespoke development events;
- Experience of commissioning training;
- Experience of working in a learning and development environment;
- Experience of handling a busy and varied workload;
- Experience of data management and reporting;
- Experience of managing production of complex documents e.g. Guides, Handbooks;
Desirable
- Experience of full training lifecycle (e.g. TNA, course design, assessment and evaluation);
- Experience of coaching and mentoring;
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the political climate within the NHS
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook
- Well-developed ICT literacy and the ability to use relevant HR software systems; the ability to analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative information to support evidence-based decision making and initiatives
- To work proactively and on ones own initiative
- Excellent organisation skills
- Highly developed communication skills
- Flexible
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership and managerial skills
- Ability to motivate people
- Ability to design, deliver training/presentation skills
- Negotiation skills - ability to negotiate with training providers agree contracts
- Ability to give accurate, constructive feedback based on assessment decisions and identify further development/training if required
- Ability to lead/organise cultural change/learning and development events
- Excellent communication, relationship building, /negotiating and networking skills
- Problem solving skills and ability to work flexibly to respond to changing service priorities
- Ability to translate strategy into practical operational delivery
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of current developments in relation to PCN Clinical Directors Programme
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience supplemented by a relevant professional qualification to masters level or equivalent level of experience
- Hold a relevant post-graduate qualification or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
- Hold a teaching /equivalent training qualification or equivalent experience
- Chartered member of the CIPD
Experience
Essential
- Experience of design and delivery of training one to one and groups;
- Experience of design and facilitation of bespoke development events;
- Experience of commissioning training;
- Experience of working in a learning and development environment;
- Experience of handling a busy and varied workload;
- Experience of data management and reporting;
- Experience of managing production of complex documents e.g. Guides, Handbooks;
Desirable
- Experience of full training lifecycle (e.g. TNA, course design, assessment and evaluation);
- Experience of coaching and mentoring;
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the political climate within the NHS
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook
- Well-developed ICT literacy and the ability to use relevant HR software systems; the ability to analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative information to support evidence-based decision making and initiatives
- To work proactively and on ones own initiative
- Excellent organisation skills
- Highly developed communication skills
- Flexible
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership and managerial skills
- Ability to motivate people
- Ability to design, deliver training/presentation skills
- Negotiation skills - ability to negotiate with training providers agree contracts
- Ability to give accurate, constructive feedback based on assessment decisions and identify further development/training if required
- Ability to lead/organise cultural change/learning and development events
- Excellent communication, relationship building, /negotiating and networking skills
- Problem solving skills and ability to work flexibly to respond to changing service priorities
- Ability to translate strategy into practical operational delivery
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of current developments in relation to PCN Clinical Directors Programme
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.
