Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Master’s degree, or equivalent experience
• Qualification in HRM, business management, learning and development, or organisational development-based field
• Coaching experience

Desirable

• Coaching qualification at ILM level 5 or above, or equivalent
• Professional body qualification e.g. CIPD / CMI
• MBTI qualified

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Current or previous experience in a learning and development or organisational development role/function
• Proven track record of leading and delivering cost-effective, high-impact learning and development projects/programmes, demonstrating achievements and impacts that have added value to the organisation
• Experience in using personal diagnostic and evaluation tools
• Experience of using online learning technologies
• Experience of working in a complex and dynamic organisation that is undergoing change
• Experience of engagement with senior and middle managers

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS
• Substantial experience in a management role
• Significant experience of developing and delivering learning and development activities for organisations undertaking change
• Experience of leading coaching and mentoring development activities

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge of management/leadership development issues, learning methods, and technologies
• Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking and effective decision-making
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
• Ability to work effectively, collaboratively, and consultatively
• Excellent facilitation skills, including effective presentation of learning materials in differing forms
• High degree of initiative, responsibility, and self-motivation, and a professional, proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet demanding and sometimes conflicting deadlines
• Effective project management and prioritisation skills
• Ability to build psychological safety with individuals and teams to support trust and role model desired behaviours

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Ability to manage own workload
• High level of integrity and confidence
• Courage and resilience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 03 December 2025

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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