Learning and Development Manager

Learning and Development Manager
Harrogate, North Yorkshire

We offer hybrid working and we are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.

About Us

Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.

Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer in Yorkshire, and beyond.

As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.

The Benefits

We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.

We ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Learning and Development Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.

The Role

Yorkshire Cancer Research is seeking an experienced Learning and Development Manager to develop and deliver the Charity s learning and development strategy.

As a member of the People Team, supporting the Head of People, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of learning and development within the charity, identifying learning priorities and translating these into engaging L&D initiatives, aligned to delivering the Charity s strategic aims. This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity for the role holder to shape the position and further enhance learning and development initiatives offered at the charity.

Specifically, you will:

Develop and implement a comprehensive L&D strategy that drives a culture of employee-led learning.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and assess individual and charity wide learning needs, developing tailored learning solutions that support the charity s strategic aims.

Actively promote L&D opportunities and learner stories to inspire employees and reinforce a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Provide guidance to employees seeking professional development opportunities, offering advice on career paths and recommending relevant L&D resources/opportunities.

Lead the EDI agenda for L&D, ensuring all interventions are inclusive and reporting on key metrics within the L&D strategy.

Design, source, organise, and deliver impactful training sessions including identifying and working with external providers to ensure training meets all learning objectives.

Actively identify new ways to deliver on-the-go training content, creating high-quality and engaging e-learning or video modules that align with learning objectives.

Drive a coaching culture by role modelling a coaching style, inviting feedback, and ensuring the charity s learning provision upskills managers to coach and develop their teams.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

Proven experience in a similar role, such as a Learning and Development Specialist, with end-to-end design and delivery of training programmes, including training needs analysis and measuring outcomes.

CIPD Qualified (level 5 minimum) or equivalent with experience in developing an L&D strategy that supports business objectives and designing inclusive learning solutions.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and deliver training effectively.

High levels of computer literacy, especially with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), and strong project management and organisational skills.

Application

Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile for more detailed information about the role and to find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 16 September 2025. Please read our privacy notice before applying.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual s circumstances against the needs of the charity.

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website.