Development Partner; L&D

We're delighted to be partnering with a fantastic charity in Wakefield to recruit a People Development Partner (L&D) to join their People team.

Reporting to the People Development Manager, this role offers a great opportunity for an L&D professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams, shaping development solutions, and making a genuine impact on people and services across England.

You'll support a portfolio of services nationally, with some travel for face-to-face engagement where needed, alongside virtual delivery. The role offers strong autonomy - you'll manage your own diary, build relationships with service managers, and tailor development support to local needs.

Salary is £35,000 with hybrid working (3 days in the HQ per week).

• Act as a trusted L&D advisor to service managers, identifying skills gaps and development needs
• Work closely with the People Development Manager and external trainers to deliver timely, practical solutions
• Support the design and delivery of learning initiatives such as management development programmes and competency frameworks
• Deliver workshops, learning sessions and development activities aligned to organisational priorities
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Promote professional qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities, supporting engagement and completion
• Provide accessible, regionally tailored learning support that is practical, relevant and impactful

• Significant experience in Learning & Development or People Development
• Confident facilitator with strong coaching skills and the ability to engage varied audiences
• Experience designing, delivering and evaluating learning programmes
• Strong relationship‑building and influencing skills
• Comfortable using LMS platforms and digital learning tools
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders