Learning & Development Manager

To work within a team of People Development Managers to support the People Development Lead in the delivery of a quality Learning & Development agenda, which promotes a positive and supportive learning culture within the Trust.
This role will manage the delivery of a Learning & Development plan, working with key stakeholders to understand and deliver an offer that supports the learning needs of the workforce.
To engage with and work in partnership with senior managers and Subject Matter Experts within the Trust to ensure that our existing and future Learning and Development offering is fit for purpose in terms of meeting Trust priorities, workforce requirements and ensuring inclusive and efficient use of funding.
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly
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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day
Careers at George Eliot - 'Where you make a difference', The Learning & Development Manager will have direct responsibility for their Directorates, whilst also supporting with the wider team remit, and will communicate and liaise regularly to ensure effective management of the day to day operations of the Learning & Development portfolio.
Full duties can be found in the attached Job Description., The Learning & Development Manager will have direct responsibility for their Directorates, whilst also supporting with the wider team remit, and will communicate and liaise regularly to ensure effective management of the day to day operations of the Learning & Development portfolio, including but not exclusive to;
· Planning and provision of a Corporate Induction that provides a warm, welcoming introduction to the Trust and its vision & values
· Development and provision of the Core Skills Training Framework as a blended offer, to meet the needs of the organisation and other external regulators e.g. CQC, HEE, IfATE
· Managing the development, embedding and delivery of the Essential Skills Training Framework, alongside trust Subject matter experts, to ensure that the programme meets legislative and governance requirements
· Responsibility for the Trust Appraisal and Talent Management Process
· Managing the development, embedding and regular evaluation of the Trust Management Development toolkit
· Maintaining a strong understanding of local and national apprenticeship agendas, and act as a Trust subject matter expert in this regard- providing analysis of trends and recommendations to senior managers through reporting and presenting to various committees
· Overseeing the management of the staff awards and recognition and other employee engagement activities, aligned to the Trust Wellbeing agenda
· Leading the development of OLM/ ESR to achieve intelligent, insight driven reporting at board and manager level within self-service ESR
· Manage and regularly review the systems in place for identifying and funding Learning Needs analysis and CPD requests, in line with internal audit, CQC and other external regulatory bodies
· Responsibility for general GETEC centre management
· Responsible for the identification of Trust learning needs and allocation of appropriate funding streams
· Management and approval of expenditure from the numerous funding streams, including Trust study leave, CPD and WDF monies and Apprenticeship Levy in line with agreed governance frameworks
· As a Learning and Development expert, trail blaze the development and implementation of innovative programmes and modalities of learning, which enhance the reputation of the Trust, our staff experience and patient-focused outcomes.

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women's, children's, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.
The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot., The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, if appropriate for the role, it is a mandatory requirement for all newly appointed staff to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application.
In response to NICE guidance and to support the reduction of health harm from tobacco, the Trust has a smoke-free site policy which applies to anyone on Trust sites. Staff who smoke will be supported to quit or not smoke whilst on Trust sites.
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees as they are at the heart of our patients journey. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued, respected, empowered and included within an organisation that is representative of all members of the community. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual - taking pride in that we value employees, job applicants, students, volunteers, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our excel behaviours with a vision to create a workplace that represents a culture of kindness, joy and inclusion.