Head of Learning and Development

Blair West Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Blair West are supporting a long established North East training provider in their search for a Head of Learning Development due to continual growth in the business.

As part of a dynamic forward‑thinking business you will oversee the planning and execution of L&D projects ensuring strict compliance and deputising for the L&D director. This role would suit an experienced L&D manager who is operationally strong and ideally has an understanding of the apprenticeship scheme.

• Support the Director in shaping the L&D strategy.
• Deputise for the Director; this could include some UK travel.
• Deliver a culture of excellence, accountability and learner‑centred practice.
• Lead a team that delivers aftercare once the course is completed.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to all relevant regulatory bodies and communicate changes.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Support teams for Ofsted inspections.
• Deliver compliance reporting to directors.
• Assist with safeguarding responsibilities.
• Champion continuous improvement for compliance and risk.
• Oversee the planning and execution of L&D projects.
• Lead the development of tender bids for government contracts, apprenticeships and commercial opportunities.
• Build strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Adapt and evolve with the business as it grows.

• Previous experience within learning and development at a senior level.
• Ideally an understanding of compliance and regulation in relation to apprenticeship schemes.
• Excellent operational leadership, communication and compliance management skills.
• Strong project management skills and methodology.
• Proven success in tender writing.
• Good understanding of Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework.
• Experience with policy development.

Blair West is an equal‑opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion at every stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to fairness, equality, and ongoing diversity training for our team to give our candidates and clients a feeling of belonging during their experience with us. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during their experience with us, please speak to their consultant.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Business Development and Human Resources
• Technical and Vocational Training
• Professional Training and Coaching