interim Head of Learning & Development
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | circa £55,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 October 2025 |
| Location: | HA7 4HB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Norwood |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 290139JCP |
Summary
Interim Head of Learning & Development: Stanmore (Hybrid)
Salary: circa £55,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week (28 hours considered)
Contract: 6-month interim contract (with potential for extension)
Location: Broadway House, Stanmore: Hybrid (minimum 3 days in-office)
Closing Date: 26th Sept, 2025 at 13:00
About the Role
We’re looking for a confident, capable L&D leader who can strike the right balance between hands-on delivery and strategic oversight.
As Interim Head of Learning & Development, you’ll take ownership of Norwood’s training and development agenda, embedding a high-quality compliance framework, leading organisational learning plans, and shaping management development initiatives across our diverse and multi-site workforce.
You’ll be just as comfortable getting stuck into systems and reporting as you are influencing at Exec level, driving performance, and embedding a values-led culture of continuous learning.
About Norwood
Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.
At Norwood, you’ll make a real difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team, guided by values of kindness, respect, empowerment and belonging. We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives.
Your day to day
Lead and deliver Norwood’s L&D strategy, with clear links to compliance, performance, and future capability,
Own the organisation’s mandatory and statutory training framework, ensuring alignment with CQC and internal requirements,
Oversee a fit-for-purpose Learning Management System (LMS), reporting infrastructure, and digital tools,
Design and deliver a high-quality offer for leadership development, professional growth, and CPD,
Work closely with operational leaders and People & Culture colleagues to ensure access, uptake, and impact of training,
Monitor and manage the L&D budget and apprenticeship levy usage,
Lead and line manage the L&D team, supporting delivery while role-modelling collaborative, high-trust leadership,
Ensure policies are current, inclusive and aligned with sector standards,
Evaluate training effectiveness and implement continuous improvements.
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential:
Membership of the CIPD (or equivalent senior L&D/People leadership experience)
Senior-level L&D experience, with a proven ability to work both strategically and operationally
A strong background in compliance training and digital learning systems
Experience embedding LMS platforms and driving evidence-based reporting
Confident designing, implementing and evaluating organisation-wide learning strategies
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Financial acumen and experience managing L&D budgets and suppliers
Commitment to EDI in learning and development
Desirable:
Experience in social care, health, or not-for-profit sectors
Familiarity with CQC inspections and audit readiness
Understanding of Jewish culture (or willingness to learn)
Reward & Benefits
We offer a supportive, purpose-driven environment with:
Hybrid and flexible working
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Jewish Holidays (pro rata if part-time)
Employee Assistance Programme
Blue Light Card scheme access
Cycle to Work scheme
Free eye tests and eyewear allowance
Opportunities for development and leadership coaching
Salary: circa £55,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week (28 hours considered)
Contract: 6-month interim contract (with potential for extension)
Location: Broadway House, Stanmore: Hybrid (minimum 3 days in-office)
Closing Date: 26th Sept, 2025 at 13:00
About the Role
We’re looking for a confident, capable L&D leader who can strike the right balance between hands-on delivery and strategic oversight.
As Interim Head of Learning & Development, you’ll take ownership of Norwood’s training and development agenda, embedding a high-quality compliance framework, leading organisational learning plans, and shaping management development initiatives across our diverse and multi-site workforce.
You’ll be just as comfortable getting stuck into systems and reporting as you are influencing at Exec level, driving performance, and embedding a values-led culture of continuous learning.
About Norwood
Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.
At Norwood, you’ll make a real difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team, guided by values of kindness, respect, empowerment and belonging. We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives.
Your day to day
Lead and deliver Norwood’s L&D strategy, with clear links to compliance, performance, and future capability,
Own the organisation’s mandatory and statutory training framework, ensuring alignment with CQC and internal requirements,
Oversee a fit-for-purpose Learning Management System (LMS), reporting infrastructure, and digital tools,
Design and deliver a high-quality offer for leadership development, professional growth, and CPD,
Work closely with operational leaders and People & Culture colleagues to ensure access, uptake, and impact of training,
Monitor and manage the L&D budget and apprenticeship levy usage,
Lead and line manage the L&D team, supporting delivery while role-modelling collaborative, high-trust leadership,
Ensure policies are current, inclusive and aligned with sector standards,
Evaluate training effectiveness and implement continuous improvements.
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential:
Membership of the CIPD (or equivalent senior L&D/People leadership experience)
Senior-level L&D experience, with a proven ability to work both strategically and operationally
A strong background in compliance training and digital learning systems
Experience embedding LMS platforms and driving evidence-based reporting
Confident designing, implementing and evaluating organisation-wide learning strategies
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Financial acumen and experience managing L&D budgets and suppliers
Commitment to EDI in learning and development
Desirable:
Experience in social care, health, or not-for-profit sectors
Familiarity with CQC inspections and audit readiness
Understanding of Jewish culture (or willingness to learn)
Reward & Benefits
We offer a supportive, purpose-driven environment with:
Hybrid and flexible working
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Jewish Holidays (pro rata if part-time)
Employee Assistance Programme
Blue Light Card scheme access
Cycle to Work scheme
Free eye tests and eyewear allowance
Opportunities for development and leadership coaching