Learning & Development Specialist

Title: Learning & Development Specialist

Reports to: Chief Human Resources & Operations Officer

Contract type: Fixed-Term (12 month contract)

Hours: Part-time 30 hours per week worked over 4 days Monday- Friday

Location: Contractually based from one of our RTS offices, with some flexibility to work from home, subject to business requirements and line manager approval. Travel across RTS programme delivery as required.

Salary: Grade 3 £35,711 - £38,622 per annum FTE (Pro-rata for Part time) (5% employer pension contribution, Medicash and group life assurance, 27 days annual leave per annum for FTE plus bank holidays)

Role Summary

The Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist will play a key role in building organisational capability by designing, delivering, and evaluating effective learning solutions that support staff development and organisational priorities. Working closely with the HR and Programme Design teams, the postholder will ensure employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to perform effectively, develop in their roles, and contribute to our mission particularly in delivering place-based change.

The L&D Specialist will also oversee compliance with mandatory training requirements, ensuring learning is effectively tracked, recorded, and continuously improved within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Learning Design & Delivery

• Design and deliver engaging, high-quality learning interventions (workshops, e-learning modules, and blended learning) that align with organisational needs and strategic goals.
• Develop and implement learning programmes to build staff understanding and capability in place-based change and other core work areas.
• Create and maintain digital learning content (e.g., PowerPoint modules, e-learning materials, videos, and toolkits).
• Ensure learning design reflects accessibility standards, and inclusive practices.

Employee Development & Talent Growth

• Support the implementation of staff development plans, ensuring alignment with career progression and succession planning goals.
• Coach managers and staff on learning pathways, skills development, and effective use of learning resources.
• Collaborate with HR and line managers to identify skills gaps and learning priorities through performance reviews and skills audits.

Mandatory & Compliance Training

• Manage the organisation's mandatory training framework, ensuring all employees complete required onboarding and annual refresher courses.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date training records within the Learning Management System (LMS) or equivalent platform.
• Monitor completion rates and provide regular reports to HR and leadership.

Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning programmes using feedback, performance data, and impact measures.
• Recommend improvements based on learner insights, evaluation results, and emerging best practice.
• Keep up to date with developments in L&D technology, methods, and trends, incorporating innovation into training design.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work in partnership with HR, programme, and operational teams to ensure training initiatives support organisational objectives.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing across the organisation.
• Ensure training delivery fits within budget and research affordable training resources.
• Act as an internal ambassador for L&D, helping embed learning into day-to-day work practices.

Please note that the critical responsibilities of this role are described above. They may be subject to reasonable changes from time to time in line with business needs.

Person Specification

Required Experience (essential)

• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering engaging learning solutions in a professional setting.
• Strong understanding of learning design principles and digital training tools (e.g., PowerPoint, LMS platforms, e-learning authoring tools).
• Experience managing mandatory training and development programmes.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Knowledge of learning analytics and evaluation methods.

Required Experience(desirable)

• Experience in supporting or leading the development of organisation-wide L&D initiatives.
• Experience of
• Place Based Change
• Co Production
• Community Engagement
• Community Development
• Experience of remote and hybrid working environments.
• Experience working within a charity, public sector, or mission-driven organisation.

Required Skills (essential)

• Proficiency in using the Google Workspace platform (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) and Zoom for training delivery and coordination.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Strong attention to detail, especially in maintaining training records and materials
• Good initiative and able to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent written skills

Knowledge (desirable)

• Collective impact and place-based change
• Awareness of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) practices within training and development contexts.
• Familiarity with CPD (Continuing Professional Development) principles and how to embed a culture of learning within an organisation.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit a CV and a supporting statement including your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria for the role to by 9:00am on Friday 14th November 2025.

Your supporting statement must not exceed two pages and should cover your motivation for applying for the role and how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification. This is also your opportunity to evidence the written communication skills that will be necessary for the role.

Unfortunately, we can't consider any candidates who do not submit a supporting statement.

Right to Succeed reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier without prior notice. This decision may be made for various reasons, including but not limited to changes in business needs or the identification of a suitable candidate. Candidates are advised to apply as early as possible.

If you need any advice or guidance on the application process, please contact

Timetable

Applications invited by 9:00am on Friday 14th November

First Stage Interviews: Thursday 20th November 2025

Second Stage Interviews: Monday 24th November 2025

This will be a two-stage interview process with a task to be prepared for stage 2.

These dates may be subject to change.

Queries

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Job Type: Fixed term contract

Pay: £35,711.00-£38,622.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester M1 3BN