Learning & Development Partner

About Our Client

This is a great opportunity to join a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation, based in York, with a strong focus on inclusion, community, and social impact. With a values-led culture and commitment to equity and well-being, it offers a supportive, flexible environment where people can thrive and grow.

Job Description

The Learning and Development Partner will be:

• Shaping the Learning Strategy: Working alongside the Head of HR to develop and implement a progressive L&D and OD strategy that aligns with organisational goals and sector regulations, particularly in housing and care.
• Delivering Regulatory Learning: Designing and delivering training aligned to external standards such as the 2024 Consumer Standards and the 2025 Competence and Conduct Standard to ensure workforce capability and compliance.
• Driving Organisational Change: Leading initiatives that support culture transformation, values embedding, and high-performance behaviours across the organisation.
• Building Career Pathways: Developing frameworks for succession planning and internal development, supporting long-term workforce planning and retention.
• Partnering with Leaders: Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and managers to identify learning needs, support performance development, and enable change readiness.
• Championing Inclusion & Wellbeing: Creating inclusive learning environments and contributing to organisational strategies that promote employee wellbeing, engagement, and equity.
• Evaluating Impact: Using data and feedback to measure programme success, drive continuous improvement, and inform future workforce capability plans.
• Managing a Team: Leading a small team of Training Officers to deliver operational learning and ensure consistency, quality, and alignment across all development activity.

The Successful Applicant

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent, with a strong background in learning and organisational development.
• Experienced in designing and delivering strategic L&D programmes within a complex or regulated environment.
• Skilled in coaching, facilitation, and leadership development across varied teams.
• Confident in using people data to inform decisions, measure performance, and improve outcomes.
• An excellent relationship-builder who collaborates effectively with managers and senior stakeholders.

• Experience in housing, social care, or charitable sectors
• Familiarity with blended learning, digital platforms, and apprenticeships
• Understanding of sector-specific regulatory standards/CQC

• Salary of up to £54,000 and excellent benefits package
• Free parking
• Hybrid working
• Flexible and family-friendly working environment
• Opportunities for development and growth
• A strong values-driven culture that supports inclusion, learning, and well-being
• The chance to shape lasting change in an organisation with social purpose at its core
• If you're an experienced Learning and Development Professional, apply now or contact Amy Smith for more information.