Head of Learning & Development

Management - Nationwide

Contract: Full Time
Salary: £70,000 Per Annum
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Head of Learning & Development
£70,000 | Full-Time | Home-Based with Travel

A Career-Defining Opportunity

Care Concern Group is growing… fast! Over the past 12 months alone, we’ve celebrated the acquisition of 37 new homes and commissioned 17 brand-new services. With over 130 care homes across the UK and more to come, this is an extraordinary time to join our thriving, family-run organisation.

As we expand, we’re proud to remain true to what matters most, Our people. That’s why we’re creating our very first Head of Learning & Development (L&D) role – a unique opportunity to shape, build, and lead the L&D function from the ground up.

The Role

Reporting to the Group HR Director, you’ll take the lead in creating and delivering a group-wide L&D strategy that empowers our colleagues; from carers and nurses to managers and support staff – to achieve their full potential.

Your immediate priorities will include

• Designing and embedding a seamless induction and onboarding programme to give every new colleague the best possible start.
• Proposing the future team structure and laying the foundations for a high-impact L&D function.
• Developing a skills framework that supports leadership and management capability across the group.

Over time, you’ll design and deliver a full range of L&D initiatives, ensuring colleagues at every level have access to meaningful learning, career development, and progression opportunities.

Key Areas of Impact

• Strategic Leadership – Create and embed an L&D vision aligned to organisational goals and care sector regulations.
• Training & Compliance – Oversee induction, mandatory, refresher, and specialist training (CQC / CI / CIW compliant).
• Talent Development – Support career pathways including NVQs, SVQs, apprenticeships, CPD, and leadership development.
• Culture & Engagement – Foster a culture of continuous professional development and person-centred care.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Work closely with managers, HR, quality teams, and external partners.

About You

We’re looking for someone with the vision, credibility, and expertise to make a lasting impact. Ideally, you’ll bring -

• Proven experience in a senior L&D leadership role, preferably in health & social care.
• Strong knowledge of CQC / CI regulations and UK care sector frameworks.
• A track record of building and delivering L&D strategies and programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with digital learning solutions and e-learning platforms.

L&D qualifications (CIPD L&D Level 5+ or equivalent), clinical training background, knowledge of apprenticeships and funding frameworks, LMS experience is desirable.

Why Join Us?

At Care Concern Group, you’ll step into a role where your work has real, tangible impact – shaping the learning journey for thousands of colleagues, directly influencing the quality of care we deliver, and helping us grow stronger as a people-led organisation.

We live by our values:
Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity.
If they resonate with you, you’ll feel right at home here.

Apply Now

This is a chance to build something from scratch, lead with purpose, and leave a legacy in a business that’s scaling at pace.

If you’re ready to define the future of learning and development at Care Concern Group, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next big step in your career.