Head of Learning & Professional Development

Head of Learning & Professional Development

Permanent | Up to £46,000 FTE | Hybrid/Remote (regular travel to Gateshead and occasionally across the UK)

MLC Partners is delighted to be partnering with a The Institute of Water, a respected professional membership organisation to recruit a Head of Learning & Professional Development.

This is a newly created leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the future of learning and professional development within a nationally significant sector. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll have the autonomy to design strategy, influence organisational direction, and build a modern, engaging learning offer that delivers lasting impact.

The Opportunity

This is more than a traditional L&D role. You'll be responsible for creating and embedding a long-term learning and professional development strategy, ensuring members have access to innovative, high-quality development opportunities throughout their careers.

Working closely with internal staff, volunteers, members and sector stakeholders, you'll help establish the frameworks, systems and programmes that support continuous professional development while identifying new commercial opportunities to enhance the organisation's offering.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the organisation's Learning & Profe...