National Learning and Development Manager

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Location: Hybrid with frequent national travel required - based ideally from Bardon, Coalville, Leicestershire
Salary: Up to £45k, dependant on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about driving learning and development initiatives on a national scale? Do you have a strategic mindset and a desire to make a tangible impact on workforce development? If so, we want to hear from you!

NRS Healthcare is looking for a dynamic National Learning and Development Manager (Learning and Development Business Partner) to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating learning and development programmes that align with our organisational goals. You'll collaborate with stakeholders, manage our Learning Management System (Cornerstone), and lead a team dedicated to enhancing employee performance and career growth.
What You'll Do:

• Develop and execute a national Learning and Development strategy that drives organisational success.
• Manage and deploy the Cornerstone LMS, ensuring it is utilised effectively across the business.
• Design and deliver a variety of training programmes, including workshops, e-learning, and leadership development.
• Conduct training needs assessments and develop strategies for workforce development and succession planning.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and department heads to identify skill gaps and align training with business objectives.
• Lead and develop a team of learning and development professionals, including managing the Learning and Skills Project Lead.
• Work with external providers to deliver apprenticeship schemes and drive the utilisation of the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives, continuously striving for improvement.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a senior learning and development role, ideally within a national or multi-site organisation.
• Strong knowledge of L&D strategies, methodologies, and tools, with experience managing an LMS, preferably Cornerstone.
• Ability to write and manage e-learning content and deliver face-to-face training up to management level.
• Working knowledge of the Apprenticeship Levy and experience with apprenticeship schemes.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and team management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business.
• Willingness to travel nationally and stay away from home as required.

Why Join Us?

At NRS Healthcare, we're dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our organisation by leading our learning and development initiatives. We offer a competitive salary, a supportive team environment, and the chance to grow your career with a company that values innovation and excellence.

We offer competitive salaries, full training and development for your role, as well as a wide range of benefits.
Some of these include:

• 33 days annual holiday inclusive of bank holidays (rising 1 day per year after 3 years to a maximum of 38 days)
• Comprehensive sick pay scheme
• Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
• Exclusive employee discounts, savings and competitions
• Bike to work scheme
• Free Parking
• Employee Assistance programme