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Job overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Learning and Development Manager to compassionately lead the Learning and Development Team. This role is critical in driving our training initiatives and enhancing organisational performance. The ideal candidate will have a passion for people development, excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset.

Recognising building relationships and stakeholder engagement is a key part of the role, the successful candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively and display highly developed organisational skills, drive innovation, foster a culture of continuous learning, and ensure effective project management for learning and development activities across the Health Board.

The successful candidate will need:

• Proven experience designing and implementing successful training programs.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.

The base for this post is to be confirmed within any of the 3 counties but the ability to travel to other sites when necessary will be required.

Main duties of the job

• Leading a team to:
  • Shape the future of our organisation through exceptional learning and development programs.
  • Design, implement, and manage comprehensive learning and development programs.
  • Conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps and training requirements across the organisation.
  • Develop and deliver engaging training sessions, workshops, and e-learning modules.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make continuous improvements.
  • Collaborate with department heads to align training initiatives with business goals.
  • Manage the learning management system (LMS) and other training resources.
  • Stay current with industry trends and best practices in learning and development.
  • Support succession planning and career development initiatives.
• Project Management:
  • Plan, execute, and evaluate learning programmes, workshops, and e-learning modules.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify training needs and design customised solutions.
  • Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
  • Champion a culture of learning and development across the organisation.
• Governance, Compliance and Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and financial governance.
  • Oversee the maintenance of high-quality training materials and content.
  • Evaluate programme effectiveness and adjust as needed.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;

47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.