Learning Development and Skills Lead

Overview

In this role you will lead the design and delivery of workforce learning and capability across the Liverpool University Hospitals Group, translating national and local priorities into scalable, evidence-based learning solutions. You will partner with leaders across hospitals to identify priorities, drive improvements, and demonstrate impact through data-informed governance and evaluation. You will evolve from a course-led model to a digital-first, pathway-driven approach that aligns with group priorities and outcomes. This is an opportunity to shape learning strategy in a large NHS network and develop people through innovative coaching and mentoring programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Learning, Development and Skills Strategy and align delivery plans with priorities
• Coordinate LDS delivery plan across Group, hospital and department plans
• Ensure compliance with study leave policy and learning needs analysis SOP
• Develop engagement strategies to promote participation in LDS planning
• Manage complex learning projects and ensure timely, high-quality delivery
• Lead annual and bi-annual Group Learning Needs Analysis with evidence-based recommendations
• Design and evaluate LDS programs to be future-fit and impactful
• Develop robust evaluation frameworks to measure effectiveness and ROI
• Advance Group coaching and mentoring with governance and outcomes
• Provide expert consultancy on learning, development and skills across the Group

Key requirements

• Degree CIPD or equivalent in HR/OD/L&D/Leadership
• Postgraduate qualification in coaching
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience delivering capability programmes
• Experience designing learning pathways and frameworks
• Experience influencing stakeholders across functions
• Experience facilitating workshops and leadership interventions
• Experience evaluating interventions and reporting impact and benefit realisation
• Experience leading and managing a team

• Excellent leadership and facilitation
• Strong influence and credibility with leaders
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Programme and project management (desirable)
• Ability to analyse workforce data and produce reports/KPIs (desirable)
• Governance, evaluation and impact measurement methodologies (desirable)

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