Learning and Organisational Development Commissioner

This role leads the coordination and delivery of learning and organisational development activity that supports organisational priorities and transformation. You will work with stakeholders across the organisation to understand needs, design effective programmes, and ensure high-quality delivery. Key aspects of the role include:

• Supporting needs assessment and the design of learning and organisational development programmes
• Managing stakeholders and participants, building strong relationships and ensuring engagement throughout delivery
• Coordinating programme logistics, including scheduling, communications and smooth delivery of activity
• Commissioning and managing external learning providers to deliver effective, value-for-money solutions
• Conducting evaluation processes to measure impact and continuously improve provision
You will play a central role in ensuring programmes are well-organised, responsive to organisational needs, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

You are an organised and experienced L&OD professional with a good understanding of learning design and organisational development. You are confident working with a range of internal and external stakeholders with the ability to engage and influence. You are able to coordinate multiple priorities effectively and enjoy managing programme logistics. You are proactive, collaborative and focused on delivering high-quality experiences that make a difference. To view the role profile please .

Croydon Council's priorities The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services
• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon's diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities
Key business plan outcomes:
• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we're proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council's new ways of working
Equal Opportunities Statement Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.