Learning and Development Manager
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Bright Futures is a specialist organisation supporting children, young people and adults with autism and learning difficulties. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we are proud to deliver outstanding care and education through a committed, values‑driven workforce.
We are now seeking an experienced Learning and Development Manager to lead our workforce development strategy and help shape a confident, capable and future‑focused organisation.
The Role
As Learning and Development Manager, you will take strategic ownership of learning, training and workforce development across Bright Futures. You will ensure that all staff have the skills, knowledge and values needed to deliver safe, high‑quality and person‑centred care and education, while also supporting long‑term retention, engagement and career progression.
Working closely with senior leaders, operational managers and HR colleagues, you will promote a strong culture of continuous improvement, lead on workforce planning and succession planning, and ensure learning activity supports both regulatory compliance and organisational growth.
Salary: £52,000 plus performance related bonus.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and deliver an inclusive and high‑quality Learning and Development Strategy aligned to organisational priorities and workforce sustainability.
- Ensure effective onboarding, induction, statutory, mandatory and ongoing professional development across all services and support functions.
- Maintain oversight of regulatory, contractual and commissioning compliance through accurate training data, reporting and insight.
- Partner with senior leaders to drive leadership development, workforce planning, succession planning and career pathway design.
- Line manage and develop the Learning and Development team, ensuring quality, performance and continuous improvement.
- Oversee apprenticeships, learning campaigns and effective management of the L&D budget.
- Champion Bright Futures’ People Plan and promote the organisation as a great place to work.
About You
We are looking for a confident and inspiring people professional who brings both strategic insight and a practical, hands‑on approach.
You will have:
- A Level 5 qualification in Learning and Development, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Strong people management experience and the ability to influence, challenge and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience of leading learning strategies, leadership development and workforce planning in complex environments.
- Excellent communication, facilitation and coaching skills, with high emotional intelligence.
- Proven ability to use data, LMS systems and workforce metrics to drive insight and improvement.
- A values‑driven approach, aligned to dignity, respect, inclusivity and high standards of care and education.
Why Join Bright Futures?
- Make a genuine difference to the lives of the people we support
- Lead learning and development across a purpose‑led organisation
- Shape future talent, leadership capability and career pathways
- Be part of a passionate and supportive senior team committed to continuous improvement
If you would like more information about this role, we encourage you to contact us on recruitment@brightfuturescare.co.uk or 01925 759 162.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
The Company
At Bright Futures, we make a real difference in the lives of young people and adults with autism, special educational and complex needs. Through our dedicated and expert team, we deliver outstanding care and education.
Our team are here because they are passionate about improving the lives of the individuals we support. Our employees are the key to the exceptional quality of care and education that we provide. It’s why we invest in our people, fostering their personal and professional growth to ensure they can excel and develop in their journey with us.
We can’t promise that it will always be easy, but we can promise here at Bright Futures it will be worthwhile. You’ll be making a difference to the lives of the people we support, celebrating their achievements, and providing unwavering support during challenging times. The feedback from our people is that the good days will always outshine; especially with the backing and support of the whole team.
No matter your role, everything we do is focused around our unwavering commitment to the people we support. Our aim is that every individual we support thrives and socially develops as active members of their local community.
The Benefits
Join the team at Bright Futures and awaken your potential whilst improving the lives of the people we support.
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