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Barchester Healthcare
Leadership Development Facilitator
The closing date is 19 July 2026
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Job Summary
About the Role As a Leadership Development Facilitator with Barchester, you'll play a key role in developing current and aspiring leaders across our homes, hospitals and support teams. You will design, deliver and evaluate leadership interventions that build leadership capability, people management skills and organisational performance across the business. Working closely with operational and support teams, you'll create engaging and practical learning experiences that support leadership growth, coaching culture, change management and continuous improvement initiatives. You will also provide one-to-one coaching support to leaders and support the wider Leadership Development Framework across the organisation. This role is homebased and involves regular nationwide travel, so access to good road and rail links would be advantageous alongside a positive and flexible approach to supporting services across the UK. This is a demanding but highly rewarding role where you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the development of leaders and teams across Barchester.
Main duties of the job
As a Leadership Development Facilitator with Barchester, you'll be responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating leadership programmes that enhance leadership capabilities across the organization. You will create interactive learning experiences and provide personalized coaching to leaders. This role requires strong facilitation and interpersonal skills, along with a learning and development qualification at Level 3 or above. Experience in coaching, delivering leadership interventions, and managing multiple priorities is essential. The role involves nationwide travel but is homebased. A full UK driving licence is required.
About Us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider in the healthcare sector, known for developing leaders within their facilities including homes and hospitals. Committed to employee respect and career progression, Barchester offers a supportive working environment along with a competitive salary and benefits package. It was recognised as one of the best companies to work for in the UK. The organisation focuses on improving leadership through its development framework, ensuring staff and operational success across its services.
Details
Date posted
20 May 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£40,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1505181624
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Grantham
NG31 8AF
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
About The Role
As a Leadership Development Facilitator with Barchester, you'll play a key role in developing current and aspiring leaders across our homes, hospitals and support teams. You will design, deliver and evaluate leadership interventions that build leadership capability, people management skills and organisational performance across the business.
Working closely with operational and support teams, you'll create engaging and practical learning experiences that support leadership growth, coaching culture, change management and continuous improvement initiatives. You will also provide one-to-one coaching support to leaders and support the wider Leadership Development Framework across the organisation.
This role is homebased and involves regular nationwide travel, so access to good road and rail links would be advantageous alongside a positive and flexible approach to supporting services across the UK.
This is a demanding but highly rewarding role where you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the development of leaders and teams across Barchester.
NEED TO HAVE
Appropriate Learning & Development qualification at Level 3 or above
Leadership and/or coaching qualification at Level 5 or above desirable
Significant experience designing and delivering leadership development programmes
Strong facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to deliver engaging workshops and masterclasses
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience coaching and developing leaders at different levels
Experience analysing, designing, delivering and evaluating learning interventions
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships across operational and support teams
Positive, professional and customer-focused approach
Full UK driving licence
NEED TO DO
To support the Head of Learning Programmes in all aspects of the ongoing development of leadership programmes and interventions.
Design and deliver leadership workshops and development programmes across the organisation
Support the development of Barchester's Leadership Development Framework
Create engaging learning interventions that build leadership capability and people management skills
Provide coaching and development support to leaders on a one-to-one basis
Develop resources that support change management and organisational priorities
Maintain accurate training records, attendance information and programme reporting
Analyse learning data and feedback to identify trends and development needs
Work collaboratively with operational leaders and support teams to support business objectives
Support continuous improvement initiatives across leadership development provision
Promote a positive learning culture across the organisation
REWARDS PACKAGE
Alongside a competitive salary, we are offering an impressive benefits package, including:
Competitive salary
£6,500 car allowance
10% annual bonus
Laptop and mobile
Contributory pension scheme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
As the only healthcare provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, Barchester is dedicated to ensuring that our teams are respected and their contribution valued. If you are looking to develop your career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.
About The Role
As a Leadership Development Facilitator with Barchester, you'll play a key role in developing current and aspiring leaders across our homes, hospitals and support teams. You will design, deliver and evaluate leadership interventions that build leadership capability, people management skills and organisational performance across the business.
Working closely with operational and support teams, you'll create engaging and practical learning experiences that support leadership growth, coaching culture, change management and continuous improvement initiatives. You will also provide one-to-one coaching support to leaders and support the wider Leadership Development Framework across the organisation.
This role is homebased and involves regular nationwide travel, so access to good road and rail links would be advantageous alongside a positive and flexible approach to supporting services across the UK.
This is a demanding but highly rewarding role where you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the development of leaders and teams across Barchester.
NEED TO HAVE
Appropriate Learning & Development qualification at Level 3 or above
Leadership and/or coaching qualification at Level 5 or above desirable
Significant experience designing and delivering leadership development programmes
Strong facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to deliver engaging workshops and masterclasses
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience coaching and developing leaders at different levels
Experience analysing, designing, delivering and evaluating learning interventions
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships across operational and support teams
Positive, professional and customer-focused approach
Full UK driving licence
NEED TO DO
To support the Head of Learning Programmes in all aspects of the ongoing development of leadership programmes and interventions.
Design and deliver leadership workshops and development programmes across the organisation
Support the development of Barchester's Leadership Development Framework
Create engaging learning interventions that build leadership capability and people management skills
Provide coaching and development support to leaders on a one-to-one basis
Develop resources that support change management and organisational priorities
Maintain accurate training records, attendance information and programme reporting
Analyse learning data and feedback to identify trends and development needs
Work collaboratively with operational leaders and support teams to support business objectives
Support continuous improvement initiatives across leadership development provision
Promote a positive learning culture across the organisation
REWARDS PACKAGE
Alongside a competitive salary, we are offering an impressive benefits package, including:
Competitive salary
£6,500 car allowance
10% annual bonus
Laptop and mobile
Contributory pension scheme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
As the only healthcare provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, Barchester is dedicated to ensuring that our teams are respected and their contribution valued. If you are looking to develop your career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate Learning & Development qualification at Level 3 or above. Leadership and/or coaching qualification at Level 5 or above desirable.
Person Specification
Essential
- Appropriate Learning & Development qualification at Level 3 or above. Leadership and/or coaching qualification at Level 5 or above desirable.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Grantham
NG31 8AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Grantham
NG31 8AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For Questions About The Job, Contact:
Recruitment Team
Barchester Healthcare
Recruitment@barchester.com
Details
Date posted
20 May 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£40,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1505181624
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Grantham
NG31 8AF
United Kingdom
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