Learning and Development Manager (Redeployment 23027)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX Hybrid working
• Salary: 48163 per annum (pro rata if part time)
• Hours:37 hours per week flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

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

At Suffolk County Council were focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect where everyone works together to achieve great things. As a Learning & Development Managerin the Centre for Learning team youll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So to make a positive impact connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

In this strategic and hands-on role you will co-lead our Social Work and Occupational Therapy Faculty. collaborating with managers and practitioners across CYP and ASC to design deliver and evaluate a range of programmes supporting entry routes into these roles and the continuous professional development of our existing registered workforce.

Youll be:

• leading the planning and implementation of learning strategies
• managing a team of learning consultants and coordinators to deliver a comprehensive workforce offer overseeing the training and commissioning activity to ensure best value and high impact
• working closely with learning and development colleagues across the organisation to ensure joined up and streamlined approaches to learning.

We are looking for someone who:

• is a skilled facilitator and is confident in leading workforce development discussions with practitioners and managers across all levels of the organisation
• has strong analytical skills to assess training needs and evaluate impact
• has excellent written communication skills for writing reports and creating learning programmes
• has a good understanding of current developments within social work and occupational therapy including national practice standards and regulations
• is able to think on their feet and is comfortable working within a fast-paced environment.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (JPP) which you can find in the How to apply section towards the bottom of this advert.

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 is a new service grown from the CYP and ASC Workforce Development service and the Corporate Learning and Development Team that brings together all aspects of training learning and professional development across many different areas of the Council.

In addition to the provision of training the Centre for Learning plays a key role in the recruitment and retention of Social Workers and Occupational Therapists through its student placements apprenticeship and graduate programmes and the delivery of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment for newly qualified staff.

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 our Workforce Equality Report.

or more information

For an informal chat about the role please contact Paula Tilbury-Larter by calling or by emailing .

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the Job 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 (Word).

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

For guidance on completing your application please see ourHow to Apply page.

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Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team ator. You can find examples of possible adjustments on ourReasonable Adjustment pages.

Closing date:11.30pm 4 May 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