Learning & Development Advisor

Contract Type: Full-time Permanent

Are you passionate about unlocking potential and driving performance through innovative learning solutions bpha is seeking a dynamic and experienced Learning & Development Advisor to join our newly restructured L&D team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of learning at bpha and make a real impact from day one.

About the Role

Reporting to the L&D Manager youll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering our L&D strategy. Youll work closely with managers and colleagues across the business to identify training needs develop tailored learning interventions and foster a culture of continuous development and performance excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building strong relationships across the organisation including on-site visits to various locations.

• Supporting managers in analysing training needs and creating effective development plans.

• Designing and delivering blended learning programmes and content.

• Coaching managers as part of leadership and talent development initiatives.

• Evaluating the impact of learning interventions and ensuring value for money.

• Contributing to strategic projects and promoting a learning culture at bpha.

About You

Youre an experienced L&D professional with a creative and practical approach to development. You thrive in a fast-paced evolving environment and are confident influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Were looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience in analysing training needs and delivering impactful learning solutions.

• Strong coaching skills and a coaching qualification (or equivalent demonstrable experience)

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

• A proactive solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent qualification.

Experience in both not-for-profit and private sectors as well as line management and HR partnership would be advantageous but not essential.

Why Join Us

At bpha were committed to doing the right thing showing empathy working better together and being ambitious. Youll be part of a team that values diversity collaboration and excellenceand youll have the chance to shape a new L&D function that truly adds value to the business.

bpha employee benefits

• A competitive salary and a fantastic range of benefits including:

• 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays

• A generous contributory pension scheme

• Free private health care

Free life assurance

• Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym

• Opportunities for learning and development

• Discounted gym membership

• Retail discount scheme

The successful candidate will need to complete a basic DBS application.

Please note applications will be considered as received therefore bpha reserves the right to close applications early on identification of a suitable candidate. Therefore we advise you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with a personal statement (max 500 words) outlining what youre looking for in your next role and what you would bring to this opportunity.

Initial interviews for this post will take place on 6th or 7th August with a final stage during the week commencing 11th August 2025.

INDHIGH

bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc which is committed to providing its customers with high quality value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient sustainable and affordable housing.

We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes for rent sheltered residential care and shared ownership.

We work together with communities to improve opportunities independence and quality of life for our residents and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together and run and support a wide range of community activities.

All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes to enable us to build new homes and to deliver new and improved services.

We own or manage over 19500 homes and over 500 staff.