We are looking for an experienced Learning and Development (L&D) Partner who will support the Head of Talent to develop and execute learning strategies, design and deliver training initiatives, assess development needs, and track learning effectiveness. The ideal Learning & Development Partner will have experience supporting growth in a fast-changing environment, where processes may be evolving or imperfect, by building learning capability that helps colleagues adapt and succeed.
Our Future Health will be the UK's largest ever health research programme, bringing people together to develop new ways to detect, prevent and treat diseases. We are a charity, supported by the UK Government, in partnership with charities and industry. We work closely with the NHS and with public authorities across all nations and regions of the UK.
Our plan is to bring together 5 million volunteers from right across the UK who will be asked to contribute information to help build one of the most detailed pictures we have ever had of people's health. Researchers will be able to use this information to make new discoveries about human health and diseases. So future generations can live in good health for longer.
What you'll be doing:
As a fast-scaling organisation it's essential that you are not afraid to get stuck in, gather relevant information, and create a point of view, but be flexible enough to work within several areas and handle changes in direction or new priorities. Your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Conduct detailed training needs analyses at team and business levels to identify skills gaps and priority areas.
- Cocreate an annual L&D roadmap and detailed delivery calendar, aligning with strategic objectives defined by the Head of Talent.
- Design and deliver high quality learning interventions - including face to face workshops, virtual cohort sessions, e-learning modules and on the job experiences - that are well scoped, outcome focused and subject to effective evaluation and iteration.
- Partner effectively with colleagues across People & Culture, Business Units and subject matter experts to source or develop content and secure buy in at every stage.
- Provide constructive challenge and push back when requests fall outside strategic scope or ROI thresholds, recommending alternative solutions backed by data.
- Analyse learning metrics and business KPIs to measure and present ROI, create clear dashboards and deliver compelling reports to leadership.
- Support policy development and governance for all L&D activities, including LMS administration, budget management and vendor comparison and contracts.
- Facilitate the development coaching and mentoring, equipping managers to lead effective development conversations and cascade learning.
- Support on the development and rollout of initiatives such as apprenticeships, internship schemes and similar.
Requirements
To succeed, you will have some of the following skills and experience:
- Significant, demonstrable experience in an L&D Partner or Manager role.
- Comfortable operating in a VUCA environment, thriving amid uncertainty and imperfect processes by bringing structure, pragmatism and creativity to drive progress.
- Proven ability to promote the value of L&D across an organisation, influencing leaders and colleagues to engage with and prioritise development.
- Experience building advocacy for L&D initiatives in environments where resources are contested or priorities are shifting.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills to translate complex learning ROI into clear, compelling messages that resonate with different audiences.
- Deep knowledge of instructional design principles and a track record of delivering multimodal learning experiences.
- Solid project management capabilities, including budget oversight, vendor negotiation and timeline management.
- Familiarity with Learning Management Systems and digital learning platforms.
- CIPD qualification or equivalent professional certification desirable; degree in Business, Psychology, HR or related discipline.
- Adaptable, proactive self starter with a collaborative approach and passion for continuous learning and development.
Benefits
- From £60,000 per annum basic salary.
- Generous Pension Scheme - We invest in your future with employer contributions of up to 12%.
- 30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays - Enjoy a generous holiday allowance with the flexibility to take bank holidays when it suits you.
- Enhanced Parental Leave - Supporting you during life's biggest moments.
- Career Growth & Development - £500 per year to spend on Learnerbly, our learning platform, plus regular appraisals and development opportunities.
- Cycle to Work Scheme - Save 25-39% on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice.
- Home & Tech Savings - Get up to 8% off on IKEA and Currys products, spreading the cost over 12 months through salary sacrifice.
- £1,000 Employee Referral Bonus - Know someone amazing? Get rewarded for bringing them on board!
- Wellbeing Support - Access to Mental Health First Aiders, plus 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
- A Great Place to Work - We have a lovely Central London office in Holborn, and offer flexible and remote working arrangements.
Join us - let's prevent disease together.
Closing Date: 29.09.2025
At Our Future Health, we recognise the importance of having a diverse workforce and ensuring that all candidates, regardless of their background, have equitable access to our application process. We proactively encourage applicants who identify as having a disability, neurodiversity, or long-term health conditions to let us know if they require any reasonable adjustments as part of their application process.
If you do require any reasonable adjustments, please email us at talent@ourfuturehealth.org.uk
