Regional Learning & Development Partner

Learning & Development Partner Hybrid working (office/home based) Healthcare / regulated environment A well-established organisation operating within a regulated healthcare environment is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Partner to lead learning and development across a defined operational region. This is a highly visible, consultative role, working closely with senior operational and clinical leaders to ensure learning activity is strategically aligned, risk-based and delivers measurable improvements in capability, performance and care quality. The Role As Learning & Development Partner, you will act as the strategic owner of learning within your region, partnering with Operations Directors, Regional Service Directors and local leadership teams to deliver impactful, future-focused learning solutions. Key elements of the role include: Owning and delivering a single, integrated regional learning plan aligned to clinical, operational and regulatory priorities Providing professional L&D consultancy to senior stakeholders Driving consistency, discipline and quality in learning delivery across multiple sites Feeding regional insight into central L&D strategy and curriculum development Key Responsibilities Regional Learning Planning & Alignment Develop and maintain a regionally owned annual learning plan aligned to: clinical and operational priorities workforce risks and capability gaps statutory, mandatory and regulatory requirements Work with senior operational, quality and clinical stakeholders to prioritise learning needs Ensure plans are realistic, resourced and risk-based Monitoring, Evaluation & Performance Improvement Track delivery against the learning plan and escalate risks to completion Evaluate learning quality and impact using feedback, compliance data, competence assessments and training matrices Identify performance trends and recommend improvements or changes to delivery approach Quality Assurance of Training Delivery Observe learning delivery to assess quality, accuracy, consistency and effectiveness Provide coaching and developmental feedback to facilitators and trainers Ensure learning is delivered by appropriately skilled and competent facilitators Learning Strategy & Insight Provide insight to central L&D on curriculum gaps, outdated content and emerging needs Represent regional risks, priorities and opportunities within central L&D forums Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary L&D contact for senior regional stakeholders Build strong working relationships across Operations, Quality, Clinical, HR and L&D teams Act as a connector between regional operations and the central L&D function Reporting, Insight & Risk Management Produce concise, insight-led reports covering progress, risks, capability gaps and compliance issues Ensure learning data is accurate, reliable and triangulated with workforce and performance data Implement and monitor evaluation frameworks to demonstrate learning impact About You You will be a confident and credible L&D professional with experience operating in complex or regulated environments, ideally within healthcare. Essential skills and experience: CIPD Level 5 in Learning & Development (or equivalent) Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design Experience of L&D governance, compliance frameworks and Learning Needs Analysis Proven experience delivering both clinical and non-clinical learning solutions Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability Experience leading L&D initiatives across multiple sites or regions Proven ability to evaluate learning impact and drive continuous improvement Strong analytical and reporting skills Confident use of LMS platforms and digital learning tools Coaching and mentoring capability Desirable: Experience managing or developing L&D teams or regional partners Additional Information Hybrid working model Flexibility required around working hours and travel UK driving licence required where applicable Pre-employment checks will be required Strong commitment to safeguarding, health & safety, and equality, diversity & inclusion This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on workforce capability, learning quality and organisational performance within a values-led, regulated environment. Apply directly to be considered or email w.mellor@linqrecruitment.co.uk