Job Description
At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we'remore interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.
So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!
The below role is a learning, leadership & people development focussed role
Are you passionate about unlocking potential and driving performance through people? We're looking for a Learning & Development Partner (Leadership Development) who brings strategic insight, creative energy, and a genuine passion for enabling growth at every level.
In this influential role, you'll work closely with our people Management population (1,700 Managers) to deliver leadership development programmes, to improve, enhance and develop leadership capabilities across PfP. You'll also act as a trusted partner to business leaders -bringing a proactive, prepared, and accountable mindset to everything you do. You'll thrive on building and maintaining strong relationships, helping shape a culture of continuous learning and leadership excellence, in a well-established, fast-paced Talent & Development Operations team.
The role is Fixed Term until July 2026
More about your role
The chosen applicant will facilitate leadership and management development activity through our flagship leadership programme Flight Path. You will independently facilitate leadership programmes to a range of people Manager audiences, acting as a coach, proving challenging and thoughtful discussion across seven, bespoke, in-person leadership development modules. You will also support the design of the next phase of our Flight Path programmes, working with stakeholders to design a high-performance leadership development programme.
You will also partner with business leaders to deliver our talent and people strategies. You will work with key stakeholders to define and create career pathways across PfP, to ensure we have the right talent, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time. You'll also conduct learning needs analysis for individuals and teams, supporting our colleagues and Managers with personal and professional development tools and opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to own and deliver strategic people projects which support the delivery of our ambitious people strategy.
Please see the essential criteria listed below
- Strong, demonstrable experience in delivering leadership development training to managers at varying levels of an organisation. Experience of creating and designing engaging and inclusive training material to develop people and leadership capabilities. Ability to coach and facilitate learning.
- Clear ability and experience with influencing business leaders, and the ability to maintain stakeholder relationships.
- Experience of taking conceptual idea to delivery/output/execution of strategic projects.
More about you
To be successful in this role you will have an understanding of what it means to operate as a true leadership development trainer/coach/facilitator, and demonstrate some L&D business partnering experience. You will also demonstrate experience in creating, curating, and delivering leadership development content that is both inclusive and engaging. Regular travel is required in this role.
The benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
- Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Excellent holiday package - up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year
- A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
- Training and development
- Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more
