Head of Learning and Talent Development

• Extensive knowledge and practical understanding of current and possible future best practice in adult learning and talent development
• A comprehensive working knowledge and experience of a wide range of models, concepts and diagnostic tools for the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of learning
• Ability to collate, analyse and interpret data and forecast future trends
• Ability to design and implement new learning initiatives, and deliver engagement sessions with stakeholders or learners
• Strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with managers, stakeholders and partners
• Highly computer and systems literate including e-learning authoring, advanced Excel skills and other MS products
• Financial management using data-driven analysis and effective forecasting to ensure value for money and an appropriate balance between cost and benefit is achieved that drives both ECL, and HR, business objectives
• Strong understanding of using apprenticeships to further business aims

Education and qualification

• Member of CIPD / professional qualification in Learning and Development or demonstrable experience
• Accreditation in one or more of the following: Insights Discovery Practitioner, Hogan Profiles, Clifton Strengths or equivalent 

At ECL, we offer care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England. We provide high quality social care services in Essex, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and West Sussex aimed at wellbeing, prevention and increasing independence.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace.

Please note that while ECL does hold a visa sponsor licence, we do not currently accept direct applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Instead, we work with a designated third-party provider to support sponsorship arrangements. Therefore, applicants who do not already have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship to continue working in the UK cannot be considered for this role through direct application.