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Learning & Training Lead

Salary £36,679 per annum
Location Leeds
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead workforce development across GIPSIL as we continue to strengthen how we support, develop and learn together.

As Learning and Training Lead, you will be responsible for the strategic development of learning, training and workforce capability across GIPSIL. You will ensure staff have access to high-quality learning opportunities, maintain oversight of training compliance and organisational readiness, and help create a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Working closely with senior leaders, managers and partners, you will develop workforce development plans, oversee learning systems and reporting, strengthen internal training capacity, and ensure learning and development activity delivers meaningful impact for staff, services and the people we support.

You will also play a key role in developing innovative approaches to organisational learning and exploring opportunities to expand GIPSIL's reputation, influence and external training offer.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and delivery of GIPSIL's workforce development strategy and annual learning plans.
  • Provide organisational oversight of mandatory and compliance-related training, reporting on performance, risks and improvements.
  • Lead the design, commissioning, delivery and evaluation of learning and development programmes.
  • Develop internal training capacity and support organisational learning through the development GIPSIL’s continuous development an progression pathways.
  • Oversee learning systems, workforce development reporting and training compliance data.
  • Develop and evaluate digital, blended and face-to-face learning approaches.
  • Build effective relationships with training providers, sector partners and other stakeholders.
  • Contribute workforce development expertise to organisational projects, service development and partnership opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

  • We're looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery.
  • You will bring experience of leading workforce development, learning and development, organisational learning or training programmes, alongside the ability to influence colleagues, analyse information, drive improvement and deliver meaningful outcomes.
  • You will be passionate about helping people achieve their potential and committed to creating an inclusive learning culture that supports individual growth and organisational excellence.

How To Apply

To arrange an informal conversation about this role please contact Louise Forrest by emailing Louise.Forrest@gipsil.org.uk.

Click the 'Apply Now' button to submit your application online.  Please note you will need to set up an account before you can submit your application.

Closing Date: Tuesday 13th October 2026

Shortlisting: Thursday 15th October 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 20th October 2026 (First Stage) and Friday 23rd October 2026 (Second Stage)

Please note that GIPSIL will not accept CV’s or agencies.

GIPSIL works with children, young people, and families in the most disadvantaged communities in Leeds and Wakefield to provide them with the support and resources they need to thrive.

At GIPSIL, we believe that community is the foundation of success. We are proud to lead four consortiums, Our Way Leeds, Elevate, CHP and Engage. Each consortium addresses different vulnerable issues in Leeds and supports the community with programs designed to uplift and empower individuals who may be struggling. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everybody feels valued and heard.

As an organisation we are committed to the following principles in recruitment to ensure we can effectively achieve our aim of providing equal opportunities and safer recruitment; 

  • We recruit for potential, not perfection
  • We are a values based recruiter
  • We value lived experience as a demonstration of capability for a role
  • We only utilise truly “essential” criteria in recruitment
  • We are committed to safer recruitment practice

We are committed to FREDIE principles — Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement — in everything we do. We aim to reflect the communities we work in and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences. Language skills that help us connect with our communities — particularly Farsi, Kurdish, Tigrinya, Polish, Arabic, Romanian, Urdu, Punjabi or Portuguese — are a plus, though not essential.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and encourage applications from those who identify as disabled; if you need any reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know when you apply.

We want to get to know you during our recruitment process, hearing your voice and experience. We acknowledge the many benefits of AI and understand it can be a supportive tool. We ask that, if you are using AI, it is used to enhance your own words rather than write the application for you. 

Starting at 29 days holiday per year, rising to 33 days.

Flexible working hours & working from home options.

Personal Pension Schemes available.

Company sick pay.

Company Maternity Pay.

Health and Wellbeing Scheme.

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