Details:
- Salary: £18 - 20 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Southend-On-Sea Essex
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Interim Learning & Development Lead (Support)
Location: South Essex (multi-site)
Contract: Interim (3 months initial, with potential extension)
We are seeking an experienced Interim Learning & Development Lead to join a values-driven organisation during a period of transition. This role will provide both operational oversight and strategic support to ensure the continuity and improvement of learning, training, and workforce development activity.
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day oversight of learning and development operations, ensuring training delivery runs smoothly and efficiently
Improve coordination, communication, and tracking of training activity and compliance
Support the development of a structured, organisation-wide training framework, including mandatory and role-specific learning pathways
Strengthen systems, reporting, and visibility of training compliance and workforce development
Work collaboratively with managers, HR, and senior stakeholders to identify learning needs and improve delivery
Support regulatory readiness and translate requirements into practical training solutions
Review and enhance processes, governance, and external training provision
Deliver clear recommendations and handover support to ensure continuity beyond the contract
Key Requirements
Proven experience leading or improving learning & development functions or training programmes
Strong organisational and project coordination skills
Experience working in complex or fast-paced operational environments
Knowledge of learning management systems and compliance tracking
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Desirable
Background in social housing, public sector, charity, healthcare, or similar environments
Previous interim or transformation experience
Additional Information
Enhanced DBS required
Must be able to travel across sites as needed
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