Network Learning & Development Manager London, England
Job description
Age UK has another exciting new opportunity! We are recruiting for a motivated Network Learning and Development Manager to lead on the delivery of Learning and Development for our network of local Age UK and national partners, so that they can deliver high quality services to older people in their localities. The successful candidate will support the 130+ local Age UK and local Age Cymru partners in England and Wales, as well as Age UK nationally and our national partners in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
As Network Learning and Development Manager, you’ll have a pro-active, strategic, and ambitious approach, with a strong background in learning system administration. Working as part of the Learning & Development and Wellbeing Team, you’ll identify training and development needs across the network, strategize and plan creative L&D projects to set timelines, and use your digital L&D expertise to develop and manage our online learning platform. All whilst building strong stakeholder relations across the Age UK Group, and ensuring all projects are in line with the implementation of the Age UK Network Quality Assurance Framework.
This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London and you would be expected to attend the office at least once a month; as well as attending external events and visiting our brand partner locations when necessary.
We will be actively interviewing throughout the advertising period; early application is highly recommended. First stage interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing 11th April 2023.
Must haves:
- Experience working in an L&D function, implementing the full learning cycle from needs assessment and data analysis, to training development, delivery and evaluation.
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders.
- Experience of working collaboratively, and project managing in a fast paced, complex environment, building networks with a diverse range of people.
- Strong IT skills, including extensive knowledge of MS Office including Excel and Forms, MS Dynamics/alternative CRM systems and using software to creatively present information about the impact of projects.
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly and in response to the needs of different audiences.
- Ability to be a team player as this is a cross divisional role.
- Self-motivated and hands on approach to the delivery of key strategic objectives.
Great to haves:
- Experience of designing high-quality, engaging, interactive and learner-centred E-Learning using tools like Articulate.
- Experience working in a hybrid environment.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP.
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan.
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Heka Fitness & Wellbeing Benefit.
- You Did It Awards – recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
For a full list of benefits please click here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
