Head of Learning

The role
Shape Organisational Learning. Influence Culture. Build Capability.
At Southern Housing, we're creating communities where everyone has a safe home in a place they're proud to live.
To achieve that vision, we know our people need the skills, confidence and capability to deliver exceptional services every day. That's where you come in.
We're looking for an exceptional Head of Learning to lead our Learning function and help shape how learning is experienced across our large, complex and purpose-driven organisation.
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced learning leader who can connect business priorities, resident needs and workforce capability to create meaningful learning outcomes. You'll lead a talented team, influence senior stakeholders, champion innovation and ensure our learning offer drives compliance, capability and a culture of continuous development.
If you're passionate about learning technologies, skills-based development, learning culture transformation and delivering measurable impact through learning, we'd love to hear from you.
Why this role matters
As our Head of Learning, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering a modern, blended and high-impact learning experience for colleagues across Southern Housing.
Working closely with our Director of Learning & Culture , you'll translate the learning elements of our People Strategy into high-quality, accessible and engaging learning solutions that help our people perform at their best.
You'll ensure learning is not simply an activity, but an integral part of how we work, develop and succeed as an organisation.
What you'll be doing
You'll lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of a comprehensive learning offer that supports both current and future organisational needs with a strong focus on compliance.
Leading learning excellence
Deliver a high-quality blended learning offer across the organisation.
Ensure learning solutions are engaging, inclusive, accessible and aligned with business priorities and organisational culture.
Embed a culture of continuous learning and self-directed development.
Drive learning evaluation, insight and continuous improvement through data and feedback.
Learning technology and systems leadership
Maximise the value and capability of learning systems and digital learning platforms.
Lead LMS optimisation, governance, adoption and ongoing enhancement.
Ensure learning data, reporting and compliance information are accurate, meaningful and actionable.
Work closely with technology, systems and data teams to improve learning experiences and business outcomes.
Working in partnership and influence
Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
Provide expert advice and consultancy on learning and development, compliance and capability building.
Partner with subject matter experts and business leads to identify current and future skills needs.
Respond quickly to evolving organisational and sector requirements, leveraging technology and innovation to support workforce development.
Team leadership
Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Learning team.
Create an environment where innovation, accountability and collaboration thrive.
Embrace change and support colleagues to do the same
Commercial and operational leadership
Manage significant learning budgets, ensuring value for money and strong return on investment.
Lead procurement activities, supplier relationships and contract performance management.
Maintain robust governance, quality assurance, compliance and risk management processes.
What you'll need
We're looking for someone who brings a strong technical expertise and a passion for developing people.
Essential experience and skills

Experience of Learning Management System (LMS) procurement, implementation and ongoing management.
Extensive experience leading, motivating and inspiring teams, with a proven ability to support people through change and foster a collaborative one-team culture.
Strong understanding of adult learning theory and methodologies, including the design and implementation of blended learning solutions.
Experience partnering with senior leaders to support sustainable people, skills…