Visionary Head of Learning and Development

3 weeks ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Dorset Police Full time

About the Role:

Our organisation is seeking a skilled and experienced Head of Learning and Development to join our team at Dorset Police. As a strategic leader, you will be responsible for developing and implementing learning and development strategies, ensuring alignment with local and national strategic directives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership: Act as the L&D lead for Dorset Police, developing and ensuring implementation of strategic L&D direction, strategies, and plans.
  • 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.
  • Partnerships: Manage internal and external learning and development, educational partnerships, qualification frameworks, and standards.
  • Leadership: Provide visible leadership, development, and motivation to the L&D Department.
  • Resource Management: Prioritise resources to meet organisational demands.
  • Client Management: Act as the strategic client manager to the business, providing specialist L&D advice to senior management.
  • Policy Oversight: Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of all L&D policies and procedures.

What We're Looking For:

  • Strategic leadership experience in an HR/Personnel function, preferably in the learning and development field, delivering demonstrable performance and results.
  • 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.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with yearly increments.
  • 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment.
  • Access to heavily subsidised gym membership.
  • Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services.

Selection Stage:

The selection for this role will consist of Shortlisting, Interview, and Assessment.



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