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The Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership was set up in 2017 with the mission to 'develop inspirational leaders who are called, connected, committed to deliver the Church of England vision for education'. Since then, it has operated a wide range of leadership development programmes, networks, research, conference and events, and published a range of key leadership resources to equip school leaders at every level to put their vision into practice.

Part of this provision has been as a very successful national provider of NPQ programmes. Beginning in 2017 with the delivery of NPQs for Headteachers, our suite of programmes has now expanded to include programmes for Specialist Teachers, Senior Leaders and also Executive Leaders. More recently, a partnership between the Church of England and the Catholic Education Service is also enabling programmes to be delivered more widely as together our school provision represents around 34% of the sector.

You will be supporting the Learning Specialist's work across a range of digital systems, although primarily the Blackboard LMS. The role will focus on ensuring our NPQ participants and participants on other programmes have the best possible experience when using the LMS by providing technical support and administration. This will also include responsibility for responding to queries from delivery partners and participants about Blackboard. Where necessary, this will also require working across other systems, including the Salesforce CRM, and supporting with live teaching sessions on Zoom, Teams or other platforms.

• This is a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2025
• Whilst this is a remote role, the post-holder will need to travel for the following reasons:
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    • Education Office Team Days (3 per year)
    • Education Office Residential (2 days, including 1 overnight stay in the autumn)
    • NPQ Team Days (approx 3 per year)

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and their administration
• Experience of adapting curriculum content (using multimedia, creativity and knowledge of instructional design etc.) for an LMS or live training sessions based off existing material
• Customer service approach and ability to triage varying technical issues; ensuring prompt responses

• A salary of £34,801 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

A little bit about the role 

Location: National. If London based, travel to our London office required 2 times a week.

Please note that applications for this role will close on Monday 14th April 2025 at 9am.  

The Principal Learning Lead will play a leading role in developing and delivering Frontline’s Approach Social Work programme, a fast-track master’s in social work and our internal Consultant Social Worker programme.

The role ensures that evidence-informed learning methods underpin the design and delivery of teaching. You will define and uphold high teaching and learning standards, incorporating the latest research, trends, and technologies. Working closely with the Curriculum, Delivery, and Digital Learning teams, as well as external contributors, you will ensure that programmes are cohesive, accessible, and inclusive, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with children and families.

Your role will take the lead in embedding and evolving our Quality Standards for Teaching and Learning and acting as a champion for this work across our programmes. You will work alongside the Head of Curriculum, Principal Curriculum Leads and Principal Practice Tutors to ensure a high quality, effective learning experience for our participants. You are responsible for successfully incorporating best practice in pedagogy, through the provision of training, guidance and quality assurance activities across teams.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and development of an innovative and evidence-informed curriculum which aligns with academic and statutory standards at master’s level.
• Providing guidance and training to curriculum and delivery colleagues on effective pedagogical strategies.
• Promoting active, inclusive, and participant centred learning approaches
• Engaging in institutional and national networks on higher education pedagogy

Please review the job pack for full list of responsibilities.

A little bit about you 

We are looking for an experienced educator with a strong background in teaching and learning. They should be passionate about advancing social work education through innovative curriculum design and evidence-based teaching. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, collaborative leader, and critical thinker who stays at the forefront of pedagogical research. They should be able engage and inspire learners, with a proactive approach to embedding best practices in teaching.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

Important information

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.

Please let us know how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you by emailing the People team (please see the job pack for contact details).

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!

You will need to have current right-to-work in the UK prior to application and for at least the first six months (for permanent positions) or for the full duration of the contract (for fixed-term positions). Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.

For further information about this role, please contact Damon Briggs – Head of Curriculum (please see the job pack for contact details)

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is looking for an exceptional Learning & Development (L&D) professional to join the Talent & Organisational Development Team for a 6-month fixed-term contract as a Future Skills Lead to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of skills at our organisation. 

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development stream of a critical project that will position BHF as a truly skills-powered organisation.

As the Future Skills Lead, you will play a central role in designing, implementing, and embedding a cutting-edge future skills curriculum. Your work will empower our people to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape by fostering essential skills like data literacy and digital confidence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and delivery of a blended learning curriculum.
• Improving categorisation of skills and navigation of relevant content within Workday.
• Fostering a culture of continuous development.
• Creating and delivering an internal campaign to engage colleagues in their development of Future Skills.
• Working with key partners aligned with the future skills strategy.
• Ensuring a seamless integration of the skills framework into everyday learning experiences.
• Embedding future skills into our early careers and apprenticeship programmes.
• Integrating effective evaluation into learning design.

About you

We are looking for someone with a strong background in Learning & Development and a proven track record of leading and designing impactful L&D projects. You’ll have hands-on experience with digital learning and Learning Management Systems (e.g. Workday) and be able to utilise them for effective blended learning approaches. Experience working in cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions is essential.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• L&D experience, designing and delivering innovative learning solutions.
• Strategic leadership skills to implement large-scale learning strategies.
• An understanding of data literacy and digital confidence.
• Proven project management experience, managing complex projects and resources.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication skills for internal campaigns and presentations.
• An analytical mind, able to evaluate learning programs and make data-driven decisions.

Working arrangements

Please note this is a 6 month fixed term contract. This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office (NW1 7AW).

Interview process 

1st stage interviews are due to take place Wed 30th April via Teams. 2nd stage will be on Thurs 8th May in our London office.

How to apply

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below to be redirected to our career site. 

Over the last 3 and a half years the Learning and Development team have built a solid environment to enable our employees to develop their skills, knowledge and experience, add value and drive organisational performance. This development is key to the success of Alzheimer’s Research UK, and we are looking for a dynamic trainer/facilitator or join the L&D team to cover a period of Maternity leave.

The Learning and Development Trainer/Specialist plays a critical role in designing and delivering a broad range of learning and development programmes and catalogue of courses which support and enable individuals. We deliver a wide range of training from Masterclasses, EDI, Values and Culture, Psychometric profiling and Leadership and Development programmes and this is where you will spend approximately 80% of your time. Most of this training is delivered face to face at our offices in Abington Cambridge.

Responsible for the delivery and evaluation of facilitated classroom-based and virtual learning training, this role will help to create an environment of continuous learning and provide opportunities for individual and team development. This role will work closely with the Learning and Development Co-ordinator and will liaise with training venues, manage bookings, and oversee internal data to evaluate training requirements.

As part of the wider HR Team, the Learning and Development Trainer/Specialist will also work effectively as an integral part to the team by providing input and support into the organisational wide initiatives and projects. In addition, the Learning and Development Trainer/Specialist will proactively contribute to the development of policy, processes and procedures, along with providing comprehensive guidance and support across the charity. 

If you are passionate about learning, are a credible trainer, have high energy and are motivated working on lots of different projects for one of the best charities in the UK, then we want to hear from you.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract, or on return of the substantive post holder, to cover a period of maternity leave. 

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

· Work alongside internal stakeholders to deliver and embed a bespoke Leadership Development Programme, Management Development Programme and various Masterclasses which enables employees to build on their skills, knowledge and capabilities and enhances performance at an individual, team and organisational level.

· Continue to review, evaluate and build upon the L&D programmes offered, identifying and making recommendations to the Head of Learning & Development to ensure the content remains current and aligned to the strategic direction and business needs.

· Provide support in identifying strengths and opportunities to further develop the skills, knowledge and capabilities of individuals and teams.  Make recommendations to the Head of Learning & Development which are evidence-based and underpin both the Learning & Development and Organisational strategies.

· Foster and develop an embedded culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Training - Design & Delivery:

· Create and deliver up to date, engaging and professional training content.

· Facilitate and deliver a variety of training programmes to new and existing employees, through face-to-face, hybrid (blended) and virtual learning.

· Create and build resources that support our current learning catalogue.

· Create, build and manage LinkedIn learning content to support all L&D initiatives.

· Research training delivery options and resources including digital / online and hybrid (blended) solutions.

· Present learning solutions, logically and with credibility and authenticity, to gain buy-in from stakeholders.

· Confidently engage with learners of varying abilities, using a broad range of training methodologies and questioning techniques.

· Provide support with a learner’s progress by delivering motivational and developmental feedback.

· Manage participation and ensure learning objectives for each training session is achieved.

· Use effective coaching skills to encourage learners to define their personal development plans and achieve their learning objectives.

Training - Course Administration:

· Work with a variety of internal stakeholders to plan and prepare the implementation of any L&D  programmes/courses, including advertising courses and dates, monitoring bookings and taking a proactive approach to increase attendance numbers when they are low.

· Complete evaluation mechanisms for learning outcomes including the use of quantitative and qualitative feedback where appropriate.

· Working closely with the L&D coordinator and Head of L&D to collate and analyse data from L&D programmes, courses and initiatives, producing reports for key stakeholders, when requested.

· Measure and assess all L&D programmes and courses for their effectiveness and business relevance and continually seek ways to improve learning solutions.

· As and when required, provide support to the L&D Co-ordinator with the administration of training courses, including diary management and database management.

What we are looking for:

· Learning & Development qualification or experience of working within a Learning & Development environment.

· Demonstrable experience in delivery and facilitating a wide range of learning and development initiatives at all levels.

· Experience of developing and implementing training programmes/workshops (including designing a variety of learning materials).

· Experience of delivering in-person and virtual training to a variety of stakeholders with different learning styles and levels of understanding.

· Experience of working with internal and external customers, stakeholders and suppliers.

· Excellent communicator, with an ability to build relationships and inspire confidence and respect at all levels.  Demonstrates strong negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills.

· Excellent listening skills, receptive to feedback and demonstrates flexibility, curiosity and an ability to learn.

· Excellent planning and organisational skills, with an ability to work to deadlines and reprioritise work in accordance with the organisational needs.

· Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

· Credible, authentic and confident presenter and facilitator, with an ability to deliver engaging learning at all levels and adapt style to suit the audience.

· Demonstrates a proactive and pragmatic approach and identifies ways to deliver creative and innovative solutions.

· Strong attention to detail with an ability to remain calm under pressure.

· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.

· Excellent IT skills in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

· Flexibility and willingness to travel to deliver training on site as well as offsite when required.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 13th April 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Migrant Voice is looking for a part-time Impact and Learning Officer to join our team in London. The post holder will work to help Migrant Voice strengthen its strategic approach to measuring impact and learning. The postholder will lead on designing, developing and implementing Monitoring, evaluation and learning strategies and systems. The postholder will work with the team to demonstrate that our activities are implemented effectively and that lessons learned are used to strengthen our work.

The Impact and Learning Officer will build the capacity of the staff team for more streamlined Monitoring Evaluation and learning processes, and more effective reporting. The post holder will ensure better capturing of impact to input into our strategic planning, for fundraising and for increased sustainability.

The Impact and Learning Officer will join our team two days per week from May 2025 and be based in our London office.

Please note we are unable to arrange work permits for people who do not already have the right to work in the UK.

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Migrant Voice is a migrant-led, national organisation which builds a community of migrant voices to speak for ourselves and to set the agenda on migration and address structural inequalities that surround migrants and shape society.

We put migrant voices at the centre of the migration debate by developing the skills and confidence of migrants, including asylum seekers and refugees to speak out in the media and on public and political platforms to create positive change.

We work with all migrants, including refugees and asylum-seekers, across our hubs in London, West Midlands and Glasgow.

Job Summary

Learning Support Assistants support PiP’s Development Workers to deliver a flexible programme of learning and development opportunities; ensuring that students can actively participate and engage in sessions, giving student’s maximum opportunity to learn and develop. 

PiP’s programmes focus on four learning pathways:

- Independent Living Skills

- Creative and Performing Arts

- Health, Wellbeing and Happiness

- Employment and Vocational Skills

The role incorporates session delivery, recording and monitoring student progress, key working responsibilities such as liaising with student’s support networks and involvement in PiP’s wider work. 

Who We Are

PIP is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities or autism to achieve their potential, and to lead lives that are as independent as possible.  

Our mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our students.

What You’ll Need

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar vulnerable service user group in care or educational settings
• A strong commitment to person-centred support and advocacy
• A passion for enabling positive change in the lives of our students
• The character and communication skills to be an effective and supportive team member
• Energy, initiative and a proactive attitude
• A calm and creative approach to challenges and problem solving

What We Offer:

· You'll get 25 days holiday + bank holidays ever year. We're closed for Christmas but the rest of the year you may take leave whenever you wish. 

· An extra day of annual leave for each year you've worked with us up to another 5 (30 in total)

· We offer a travel subsidy to help with the cost of commuting.

· We provide a 4% pension contribution

· Incremental pay progression

· It's an early finish on Fridays - we close once all students leave around 4pm.

· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling

· We offer regular team meals and social-generally during work hours and they are optional.

· We offer a cycle-to-work scheme and other staff discounts

Our Mission

PiP's mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our service users.

Our commitments

PiP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly applicants who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as people with lived experience of disabilities and individuals from Black and Minority ethnic communities. 

PiP keeps all personal information confidential and in line with current data protection legislation and GDPR. 

Closing Date: April 20th 2025

We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the advert sooner subject to finding suitable candidates.  

Learning and Development Officer (Welsh speaking) 

Location Wales Synod Cymru District and West Midlands District / Home based

This role is part of the Connexional Team Learning Network, supporting, encouraging, and equipping the Church to live out ‘Our Calling’ through worship, mission, evangelism and discipleship. The Learning Network primarily works with lay and ordained leaders, helping them equip others.

This post contributes to Connexional-wide learning and development initiatives, and is specifically aligned with the Wales Synod Cymru District as the Welsh speaking Learning and Development Officer (LDO) and the new West Midlands District following the merger of the current Birmingham District and the Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury District on 1st September 2025. Wales Synod Cymru is a bilingual District of 16 circuits, including the Welsh language Cymru Circuit which covers the whole of Wales, and the West Midlands District has 20 circuits across Birmingham, Wolverhampton and the Black Country, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire. Both districts are diverse in terms of population groupings and serve communities in rural, market towns, suburbs and city centre settings.

The Ideal Candidate for This Role

The person best suited for this Learning & Development Officer role will be:

A Passionate and Committed Christian:

• Deeply engaged in their faith and motivated to help churches grow in discipleship, worship, mission and evangelism.
• A member of a church in good standing with Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (or an equivalent organization).
• Committed to the values of inclusivity, justice, evangelism, and church growth.

A Skilled Educator and Facilitator

• Experienced in learning and development, with transferable skills to a church setting.
• Confident in designing, delivering and evaluating training, both and online and onsite.
• Able to engage adult learners effectively, making theological concepts accessible, and equipping people for vocations within the life of the church.
• A strong theological thinker, able to guide and develop conversations to enable A Methodist Way of Life.

A Strong Communicator and Relationship-Builder

• Able to connect with and inspire people across the church to enable them to serve in their varied communities.
• Skilled in facilitating discussions on vision, mission and growth planning.
• Comfortable using digital tools and online platforms for training and communication.
• Adept at working across cultural and theological contexts, bringing sensitivity and adaptability.
• Proactive in identifying learning and development needs and responding with creative, tailored solutions.
• A fluent Welsh speaker with strong oral and written communication skills in both Welsh and English

A Collaborative Leader

• Capable of working with diverse teams, including ordained and lay church leaders.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, and evaluating learning and development initiatives.
• Proactive in identifying training needs and responding with creative, tailored solutions.
• Open to collaborating across Methodist districts and the wider church network.

A Flexible and Self-Motivated Professional

• Comfortable with travel and occasional evening/weekend work.
• Based in the either Wales or the West Midlands, with the ability to travel across both districts as required.
• Organized and self-driven, able to manage multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Creative and adaptable in responding to the changing needs of churches and communities

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), annualised hours and a Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities. 

Please note that this is a post which includes Welsh language work for which the ability to speak and write in Welsh to a high standard is essential.

The successful applicant will be required to live either within or close to either District and will be expected to travel extensively across both Districts and beyond for work purposes.

Please note previous applicants need not apply 

Closing date: 15 April 2025

Interviews to take place on: Tuesday 6 May in Birmingham

The rest of the recruitment process will be conducted in English.

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Learning and Development Officer (aligned to Chester & Stoke-on-Trent and Isle of Man Districts)

This role is part of the Connexional Team Learning Network, supporting, encouraging, and equipping the Church to live out ‘Our Calling’ through worship, mission, evangelism and discipleship. The Learning Network primarily works with lay and ordained leaders, helping them equip others.

This post contributes to Connexional-wide learning and development initiatives, and is specifically aligned with the Chester & Stoke-on-Trent District and the Isle of Man District. Chester & Stoke-on-Trent District has a strong Primitive Methodist heritage, which is felt in the life and culture of the District. The Isle of Man is a self-governing Crown-Dependency where Methodism and Celtic Spirituality are strong components of the Manx identity.

The Ideal Candidate for This Role

The person best suited for this Learning & Development Officer role will be:

A Passionate and Committed Christian

• Deeply engaged in their faith and motivated to help churches grow in discipleship, worship, mission and evangelism.
• A member of a church in good standing with Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (or an equivalent organization).
• Committed to the values of inclusivity, justice, evangelism, and church growth.

A Skilled Educator and Facilitator

• Experienced in learning and development, with transferable skills to a church setting.
• Confident in designing, delivering and evaluating training, both and online and onsite.
• Able to engage adult learners effectively, making theological concepts accessible, and equipping people for vocations within the life of the church.
• A strong theological thinker, able to guide and develop conversations to enable A Methodist Way of Life.

A Strong Communicator and Relationship-Builder

• Able to connect with and inspire people across the church to enable them to serve in their varied communities.
• Skilled in facilitating discussions on vision, mission and growth planning.
• Comfortable using digital tools and online platforms for training and communication.
• Adept at working across cultural and theological contexts, bringing sensitivity and adaptability.
• Proactive in identifying learning and development needs and responding with creative, tailored solutions.

A Collaborative Leader

• Capable of working with diverse teams, including ordained and lay church leaders.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, and evaluating learning and development initiatives.
• Proactive in identifying training needs and responding with creative, tailored solutions.
• Open to collaborating across Methodist districts and the wider church network.

A Flexible and Self-Motivated Professional

• Comfortable with travel and occasional evening/weekend work.
• Based in the Chester & Stoke District, with the ability to travel to the Isle of Man as required.
• Organized and self-driven, able to manage multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Creative and adaptable in responding to the changing needs of churches and communities

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), annualised hours and a Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities. 

The successful applicant will be required to live either within or close to & Stoke Methodist District and will be expected to travel to the Isle of Man for work purposes.

Closing date: Sunday 6 April 2025

Interviews to take place on: Friday 2nd May 2025 in Crewe  

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Join Our Team as a Community Learning Programme Manager

Are you passionate about creating meaningful learning opportunities and fostering connections within communities? If so, we want to hear from you!

About Us:
At St Christopher’s, we are dedicated to supporting people in our community to live well until the end of life. Through innovation, compassion, and collaboration, the Community Action Team aim to create sustainable change to shift society’s approach to end of life, so that it is more social, and equitable.  We do this by empowering individuals to share knowledge and experiences about death, dying, and loss. Our Centre for Awareness and Response to End of Life (CARE) offers unique opportunities to explore these themes through learning, exhibitions, workshops, and events.

The Role:
As our Learning Programme Manager, you will lead and develop our learning and enrichment initiatives. Your work will help improve death literacy and create equitable and inclusive practices between organisations and communities. By creating opportunities for knowledge exchange and capacity sharing, you will enhance understanding of end-of-life issues and help tackle inequalities.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee, deliver, and expand our community learning programme.
• Design accessible learning opportunities tailored to diverse needs.
• Facilitate exhibitions, workshops, and events that engage and inspire.
• Manage a team of people providing learning and enrichment opportunities
• Build meaningful partnerships with local organisations, community groups, and individuals.
• Monitor and evaluate projects to ensure continuous improvement and impactful outcomes.

What You Bring:
We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in designing and delivering impactful learning programmes.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• A commitment to inclusivity and equity in community learning.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Creativity and a solutions-focused mindset to address emerging challenges.

Why Join Us?
When you join St Christopher’s, you’ll benefit from:

• Opportunities to lead innovative and impactful community learning projects.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Professional development and training.
• Flexible working hours to help you achieve work-life balance.

Location: Based in Sydenham with some travel within South London 
Hours: 21.6 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Salary: £24,154 per annum pro rata (FTE £40,257)

Ready to Apply?

St Christopher’s is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability and age, although we are underrepresented across the organisation with BAME and LGBTQ+ employees, and thus we encourage applications from these groups. We also welcome hearing from you if you have peer or lived experience, as this is an important feature of our team.

Closing Date:  22nd April 2025

Interview Date: Provisional date 7th/8th May 2025

The Training Administrator plays a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of our training services. You’ll work closely with the Training Manager and the wider team undertaking a variety of administrative activities associated with training, with an emphasis on administration for private courses and our learning management system. The role will include supporting live courses, providing administrative support for our training bookings, managing our mailbox, and developing our E Learning content and systems.

This role will suit someone with proven administration experience, excellent IT and data management skills, an eye-for-detail and excellent proof-reading skills. The ability to prioritise workloads and work independently and proactively using your initiative is essential. You will also have a good knowledge and understanding of a PDA Profile of Autism. It's a very busy but interesting and creative role!

The role is part time, working 21.5 hours per week at £13.91 an hour. Actual salary per annum £15,551 (FTE £25,316)

About this role

Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.

The Turn2us E-learning resource is a key project aiming to equip non-professional advisers with the knowledge and tools they need to effectively support people experiencing financial insecurity.

Our e-learning project is still young. While the initial key courses are already live, there's significant potential for the right candidate to make a substantial impact on its further development and expansion.

You’ll also be working with our benefits experts and communications team to create high quality information content for a variety of platforms and mediums.

About you

You will have someone with experience in the creation of varied and high-quality digital and print content both written and visual, in particular e-learning courses, as well as a passion for developing a deep understanding of our users and their needs.

The ideal candidate can work independently and manage their own time to hit project deadlines. You will enjoy working as part of a small team but will also be able to work across the whole organisation to develop new content. You have great communication skills and are comfortable working with users, community groups and other stakeholders to discover their learning needs.

Please read the Information Officer (E-learning and Content) Job Pack on our website for further information.

Please let us know if you will require any special provision as a result of any disability should you be called for interview.

Turn2us is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from members of all communities. It is committed to equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity. We encourage and welcome applications from all parts of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Turn2us wants to enable an environment where everyone is kept safe from harm and can thrive. We are committed to safeguarding everyone involved in our charity and the work we do. You can read a safeguarding policy on the Turn2us website.

If you join us at Turn2us, you will start on 25 days annual leave per annum (prorated for part time workers). Each year in the month you joined, you will receive additional day of leave up to a maximum of 30 days. On top of this you will receive bank holidays. The charity also offers 2 volunteering days per year to allow staff to gain experiences and skills outside of work for example at a food bank or becoming a trustee at another charity.

We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month on a weekly basis. Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than this and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.

Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Shannon Trust Reading Strategy Coordinator HMP Stoke Heath

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing illiteracy amongst people in prison?

Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) and G4S to provide peer-led literacy and numeracy programmes across a number of prisons.  We now have the opportunity to provide a service at HMP Stoke Heath. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust Team Members, this is an exciting role leading on the delivery and development of creative and exciting literacy initiatives and an ambitious Reading Strategy at HMP Stoke Heath, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.

This role is subject to contract award and will be prison-based.

Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.  The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

‍We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.

Interviews are planned for the week commencing the 28th April 2025.

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Learning with Parents supports all families to have positive learning interactions together and leads the sector to learn what works in tackling inequality.

In partnership with over 160 primary schools, we support families across the UK to enjoy learning together at home. Families are motivated to sustain and enjoy frequent and positive interactions at home.

Our parental engagement journey with schools starts by focussing on reading. Our digital reading log is an inclusive way for schools and families to record reading, replacing physical reading records.

Our full Maths and English programme builds on the positive habits fostered by our reading log. It replaces traditional Maths and English homework with fun activities which have parent-child interaction at their heart. Through behavioural insight research, innovative technology and teacher training we ensure that as many families as possible are supported effectively. 

We are working to improve parental engagement across the sector, by producing evidence of parents’ impact and generating insights into how schools can best support them. Learnings are disseminated through the Parental Engagement Forum and amplified through the Fair Education Alliance.

You can read our 2024 impact report here and see our latest news and blogs here.

About the Role

Learning with Parents is recruiting for a School Partnership Manager to work closely with the Schools Team to develop partnerships with new schools and support them as they launch our programme. As School Partnership Manager, you will have a key role supporting schools through our Learning with Parents programme to ensure learning spans a meaningful partnership across schools and homes. 

We are scaling the number of schools who use our Reading Log in September. To ensure the success of this exciting development, we are increasing the capacity of our Schools Team to engage with new schools and onboard them onto our programmes. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a mission-led charity driving meaningful change in the education system. 

Areas of Responsibility

Relationship Management 

• Working closely with class teachers and school leaders to run successful programmes in partner schools

• Building strong relationships with schools to develop multi-year partnerships ensuring more families are supported through our programmes. 

Sales 

• Discussing and confirming annual renewal licences with schools 

• Work with schools to develop our partnership with them each for example increasing coverage over all classes or adding new programmes to their subscription.

• Supporting Programme Director to identify new MATs and school leads

• Supporting with marketing to schools 

• Refining our sales and onboarding process, 

• Supporting the Schools Partnership Office with the sales pipeline on our CRM.

Programme Development 

• Supporting with creation of school, child and parent facing materials 

• Supporting with ongoing programme improvements and developments 

Programme Impact

• Contributing to the compilation of impact summaries for school. Using engagement plans to drive the impact of programmes with schools

• Feeding back insights from schools to the rest of our teams to help strengthen the impact of programmes and inform our programme and partnership development.

Teacher Support 

• Training and onboarding partner schools 

• Facilitating sharing of best practice between schools.

About You 

A successful School Partnership Manager will be eager to work in a small team, have a can-do attitude, and be keen to get stuck in to support the charity’s growth and impact. 

Our ideal candidate would also be able to provide examples of when they have used the following skills and experience: 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Confidence working with a range of stakeholders 

• Experience working within the UK education system, either in schools or in other organisations working in the space such as charities or suppliers

• Experience developing and maintaining relationships

• Excellent organisational skills

• Interest in and understanding of education inequality in the UK 

• A desire to champion and uphold our organisation’s vision, mission and values.

Our ideal candidate might also be able to provide examples of when they have used  some of the following skills and experience, although these are not essential: 

• You have experience working in a school, preferably as a teacher at Primary Level

• Experience of selling or upselling to stakeholders. 

We are delighted to be recruiting for a part time Digital Learning Designer to join our global Learning & Development team. Reporting to our Head of Learning & Development, you’ll design and deliver engaging, interactive e-learning courses and training materials that empower our global network and align with our strategic aims.  

Salary: (UK): £28,484 (0.8FTE - 30 hours per week (£35,605 FTE)) plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate). 

Your impact:

• Design creative, interactive digital learning experiences using Articulate 360 Storyline & Rise.
• Develop training content that is accessible, inclusive and engaging, ensuring impactful learning for individuals, teams, and the wider organisation.
• Manage and maintain our Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring seamless access to training resources.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify learning needs and translate them into high-quality digital learning solutions.
• Create offline training materials for global teams with limited LMS access, ensuring everyone can benefit from learning opportunities.
• Evaluate and refine training programmes to maximise their impact and effectiveness.

About you:

• Proven experience in e-learning design, with expertise in Articulate 360 Storyline & Rise.
• Strong understanding of instructional design principles, adult learning theories and digital learning best practices.
• Familiarity with Moodle or other LMS platforms, with hands-on experience managing online learning.
• The ability to collaborate with stakeholders across a global network and translate training needs into meaningful learning experiences.
• Exceptional project management, communication, and organisational skills.
• A creative mindset, always looking for new ways to enhance learning experiences.
• Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality learning content.

About us:

We are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work life balance. We also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

We believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding. Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.

Salary advertised is for UK based candidates, our salary philosophy ensures consistency across locations where Mary’s Meals operates (UK, Malawi, Zambia, Liberia, Kenya, Spain, Italy, Canada and Ireland).

This is a fantastic role where your daily work has real impact. Please click visit our website to apply.

Benefits (UK Based):

• 34 days annual leave (pro-rated for part time working patterns) including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day each completed calendar year, to a maximum of 39 days (+ option to buy another week)
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• Medical insurance for candidates located in Kenya, Liberia, Malawi and Zambia
• Pension - depending on the location of the candidate. Any pension contribution paid as part of salary will be subject to normal statutory deductions/ taxation 

Closing date for applications is Monday 7th April 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible