Head of Learning and Development

1 month ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Dorset Police Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a visionary Head of Learning and Development to lead our L&D function, strategy, and delivery plans, ensuring alignment with local and national strategic directives. This role is pivotal in the strategic management of learning and development across our Force and with external partners.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership: Act as the L&D lead for Devon & Cornwall Police, developing and ensuring implementation of strategic L&D direction, strategies and plans. This includes collaboration with Dorset Police across the strategic alliance.
  • Innovation and Best Practice: Ensure services meet current and future needs through innovation, digital development, and adherence to best practices.
  • Workforce Development: Ensure the workforce has the skills, knowledge, and behaviours to meet the Force's strategic vision and priorities. Oversee the delivery of high-risk and complex training that is compliant with statutory standards.
  • Partnerships: Manage internal and external learning and development, educational partnerships, qualification frameworks, and standards across Devon & Cornwall Police and external partners.
  • Leadership: Provide visible leadership, development, and motivation to the L&D Department, ensuring professional and ethical practices are embedded at all levels.
  • Resource Management: Prioritise resources to meet organisational demands, ensuring cost-effective training aligned with strategic priorities.
  • Client Management: Act as the strategic client manager to the business, providing specialist L&D advice to the Chief Officer Command Team and senior management.
  • Policy Oversight: Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of all L&D policies and procedures, with a focus on harmonisation across the alliance.
  • Operational Oversight: Ensure effective delivery of key force-level L&D projects and manage significant licensing and health and safety requirements, including those related to the firearms range.
  • Income Generation: Lead the development of income generation and collaborative opportunities, ensuring maximum value for money and exploring opportunities for efficiency and effectiveness.
Requirements
  • Strategic leadership experience in an HR/Personnel function, preferably in the learning and development field, delivering demonstrable performance and results, ideally within a complex organisational structure.
  • Strategic thinking and leadership skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful L&D strategies and initiatives.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multiple internal and external stakeholders.
  • A passion for fostering a culture of continuous improvement, inclusivity and professional development.


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