Head of Centre for Learning – Corporate (Redeployment 22218)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address:Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX-Hybrid working
• Salary:60135 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours:37 hours -flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only

Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Suffolk County Council. Were looking for a creative and drivenHead of Centre for Learning- Corporate to help us reimagine public services for the 21st century. If youre passionate about finding new solutions and making a real difference we want to hear from you.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Suffolk County CouncilsCentre for Learning is a new service grown from the Children and Young People and Adult Social Care Workforce Development serviceand the Corporate Learning and Development team that brings together all aspects of traininglearningand professional development across many different areas. The Centre for Learning is grounded in strong relational values that champion trust respect and empowerment. It nurtures a culture of continuous learning where professionals are encouraged to form meaningful relationships and adopt a solution-focused mindset that highlights strengths and explores possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

As Head of the Centre for Learning - Corporate you will lead the strategic planning and delivery of a highquality responsive and valueformoney learning and development offer across Suffolk County Council. Working collaboratively with leaders workforce specialists and partners locally regionally and nationally you will shape the future capability of our organisation ensuring our people have the skills confidence and professional support they need. You will oversee a team of learning and development specialists commission and manage programmes drive cultural and behavioural change and use dataled insights to support workforce planning and transformation. With responsibility for budgets resources and key statutory and professional requirements you will play a critical role in strengthening a multiprofessional workforce that delivers the best outcomes for the people of Suffolk.

We are looking for someone who:

• is a highly experienced and skilful facilitator able to lead workforce discussions across multiple professional disciplines and management levels
• has extensive knowledge of the training learning and development landscape (locally regionally and nationally)
• has in-depth knowledge and experience in developing and embedding solutions to drive forward cultural and behavioural change
• has proven experience of managing a range of successful learning and development programmes to time cost and quality.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person profile (Word).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The Centre for Learning will work collaboratively with internal and external partners to develop learning solutions which support the development of practice to achieve the best outcomes for children young people and adults in Suffolk.

Our purpose is to ensure that individuals families carers and communities in Suffolk benefit from a multi-professional workforce that is highly skilled and appropriately trained.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report.

For more information

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Loretta Greenacre by calling or emailing

How to apply

Step 1 -Read theJob and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.

Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

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You can find examples of possible adjustments on ourReasonable Adjustment pages. If youre invited to the next stage youll have another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date: 11.30pm 16 February 2026.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid