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Learning & Organisational Development Advisor - Learning & Talent
Reading RG1 5AN
Key information
- Pay
- £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted date
- 7 Sep 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Sep 2026
About this role
Key ResponsibilitiesLearning, Talent and Organisational Development 1. Facilitate and evaluate various high quality learning and development programmes and initiatives based on both organisational and service need on an on-going basis. Ensuring learning styles, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity have been taken into account and the latest technology has been taken advantage of, to enhance and meet learners experience. At peak times facilitation can occur 3-5 times per week. This will also include design, facilitation and evaluation of high quality Leadership and management development programmes for both clinical and non-clinical staff, dealing with complex interventions that requires experienced facilitation skills. When possible coaching and mentoring of leaders and staff will be required with 1-2-1 and group coaching interventions, including psychometric feedback. Facilitation will be across all levels of the organisation and professions. 2. Facilitation and evaluation of the Values In Action appraisal, analysing data in comparison to Trust reports including staff survey, with an aim to improve quality care, engagement and retention. Evaluate and facilitate the RISE (Recognising Individuals Success and Excellence) Talent Management programme. Supporting with development pathways to ensure all development and initiatives have a measurable and positive impact on the organisation. 3. Facilitate, co-ordinate and evaluate core development opportunities including the Trusts applied psychology programme Investment In Excellence to improve resilience and culture. The Trusts Core Induction programme, providing an effective and exceptional on boarding experience for new staff members. This will also include recommending, deploying and facilitating organisational development interventions including psychometric instruments such as MBTI or Saville Wave to provide individuals and teams with self-awareness. In certain interventions this can pose occasional exposure to emotional circumstances. 4. Advise on and promote all Learning & OD development opportunities across all services including Inclusion, Digital and Library services. 5. Organise, plan and conduct bespoke team interventions requested by senior leaders through Matrix working, prioritising interventions aligned to the staff survey, PeopleStrategy and Trust driver metrics. Scoping the overall aim and objective to deliver the required L&OD intervention. Analysis and produce reports on the L&D/OD activity. Reporting outcomes to the learning and Talent Manager including calculating ROI. 6. Delivery of a professional and people focused learning and development consulting service including maintaining professional knowledge in researching theory based models, literature, journals, white papers, NHS plans etc. for current and future initiatives. Acting upon the research to design, develop, facilitate and evaluate current and bespoke learning and development solutions for teams and Trust wide. This will include hybrid learning approaches. Proactively developing your own skills and knowledge via learning opportunities for your own CPD. 7. Role model, promote and embed The Trusts CARE values (Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent) and Leadership Behavioural Framework within all learning interventions. Facilitate and lead discussions at individual and team level to embed the Trusts CARE Values and Leadership Behavioural framework. Knowledge, evaluation and resources 8. Maintain knowledge of relevant current legislations, organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct in order to maintain high standards. Including a thorough understanding of the Trust Vision and Objectives. 9. Working independently with self-motivation, willingness and collaboration to ensure the service runs effectively. 10. Identification of training and development needs through conducting Training Needs analysis, scoping and other relevant training needs analysis tools. Using relevant data to support the analysis including appraisals, staff survey, talent management, CQC findings, and regular consultation with Directors, senior leaders and line managers, Consultants, workforce professionals and more. 11. Regularly evaluate and review the suitability and effectiveness of all learning and organisational development provisions, processes, policies and guidance notes, amending as appropriate to ensure a high quality, staff and patient focussed learning and development service is provided. Conduct data analysis and interpretations to identify the return on Investment (ROI) of all learning interventions for future interventions. 12. Future potential to coordinate and deliver the Trust wide What Matters employee engagement programme, ensuring culture, inclusion and digital is at the heart of the planning. 13. Ensure all resources and marketing materials both digitally and physically are maintained and updated regularly in line with the Trusts and L&OD processes. Working across services and teams 14. Contribute to the delivery of the digital service within the team, supporting the development and promotion of digital learning and resources Trust wide. Contribute to the analysis and interpretation of data to identify insights and inform decision-making, and provide accessibility support for digital systems and resources, including identifying and addressing digital accessibility requirements to enable inclusive access and participation. 15. Contributing to the delivery of the inclusion service within the team, facilitating our Up The Anti courses, collaborating and updating resources, having awareness of updates within the inclusion service keeping up to date with relevant legislation, policies, networks and more. 16. Build strong working relationships with stakeholders both within the Learning & OD team and wider organisations such as senior leaders, managers, HR Professionals, People and Change Partners, other educational teams and more. Collaborating to meet the Trusts and Learning & OD strategic objectives. This job description should be regarded as a guide to the planned duties and responsibilities of the post. The description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review in consultation with the post-holder