Learning & Development Partner

An exciting opportunity for a strategic Learning and Development Partner to shape and deliver impactful learning and culture initiatives. Working within a mission-driven organisation, you'll lead on workforce development, leadership capability, and regulatory learning programmes across housing and care services.

Client Details

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.

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.

Profile

The People Partner should be:
* 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.

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

Job Offer

• 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.