Head of Training and Development

About the role

As Head of Training and Development, you ll collaboratively develop and embed high-quality training and development (T&D) systems and practices. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role leads our T&D strategy, delivering innovative solutions that empower our partners to navigate equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) challenges, and change. This role is key in aligning T&D initiatives with our Theory of Change and organisational goals, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

In this role, you will:

• Develop, drive and facilitate sector-leading in-person and virtual initiatives, to meet defined objectives in alignment with client objectives and LBTC s change methodology.
• Evaluate training effectiveness to keep LBTC T&D offerings relevant and impactful, and proactively identify impact, interventions, and changes needed.
• Collaborate develop and deliver the T&D Strategy ensuring T&D initiatives align with LBTC s business objectives and theory of change.
• Design and drive e-learning and digital solutions, including learning management systems
• Support and mentor the high-performing Associate Trainer team, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth while championing our organisational values.

Key information

Hours per week: 30 hours (0.8 FTE)

Work pattern: To be agreed with candidate (we do not work Fridays!)

Salary: £38,000 / £30,400 (0.8 FTE)

Location: Hybrid remote (c60%), with in-person delivery and London-based company meetings / events (c40%)

About you

You are passionate about lifelong learning and dedicated to creating impactful development experiences to address inequalities impacting children. With a proven track record in leadership and direct practice roles in child welfare (e.g. social work, health, police), you bring strategic thinking, exceptional communication, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including executive and board. You have a strong understanding of child welfare and safeguarding systems, training and learning design, and quality assurance, enabling you to develop impactful solutions and deliver engaging content to diverse audiences. You are skilled in process improvement, excelling at translating our core frameworks of anti-racism, intersectionality, and systems thinking to effective and innovative initiatives that meet learning objectives and strategic EDI goals.

You will also have:

• Strong facilitation skills, confidently delivering content to senior audiences.
• Resilience, personal impact, and a strategic mindset to handle complex challenges effectively.
• Strong tech skills to design, develop and facilitate robust, high-impact solutions.

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About us

Laurelle Brown Training and Consultancy is an award-winning, leading consultancy empowering child welfare organisations to create fair and inclusive systems where every child has the chance to succeed. We work with leaders and teams to make equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) a reality. We deliver tailored solutions across learning and development, operating models, strategic transformation, and organisational culture. Our services equip systems with practical tools, clear strategies, and the confidence to lead bold and sustainable change.

If you want to know more about us, search Laurelle Brown Training and Consultancy on LinkedIn.

What we offer

Join us in achieving extraordinary results for our clients, and we ll invest in you. We provide a supportive and dynamic environment that encourages your best work, along with ample opportunities to grow and build a rewarding career across our diverse areas of expertise.

Recruitment process

We break it up into 3 stages:

1. A virtual panel interview where you will discuss your experience and skills with our CEO and Head of Business Operations.

2. A skill-based task to complete and present at an in-person panel interview (1 week to prepare).

3. An in-person panel interview where you have opportunity to demonstrate your training/facilitation skills to our CEO and partners (London).

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 9am, Monday 20th January 2024.

A substantial proportion of our work focuses on racism, marginalisation and discrimination and as such we welcome applications from those with personal experience of these issues, and who are typically underrepresented in leadership roles. This includes individuals who identify as racially minoritised or from a Black and minoritised ethnic background.

TO APPLY: Candidates must submit a CV and cover letter of no more than four A4 pages (size 12 font), explaining:

• Why they have applied for the role
• What skills will enable them to succeed at LBTC
• How their professional and/or personal experience makes them the person for the role

Applications submitted without both a CV and cover letter will not be accepted.