Head of Learning and Development, Exeter
Client:
Dorset Police
Location:
Exeter, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
34
Posted:
24.03.2025
Expiry Date:
08.05.2025
Job Description:
We are welcoming applications for the role of Head of Learning and Development with Dorset Police based at Police Headquarters, Exeter.
Salary: Scale K - Starts at £59,352 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £66,126 per annum. Please note that the above salary is based on working 37 hours per week. If this role is part-time, your salary will be prorated to reflect this.
Type of employment: Permanent
Type of working arrangement: Hybrid Worker
Hours per week: 37 hours
Allowances: This role attracts no allowances.
About the role:
Join Devon & Cornwall Police as Head of Learning and Development
Are you passionate about shaping the future of learning within a dynamic and impactful organisation? Do you have the vision and strategic prowess to drive development initiatives that support a skilled and capable workforce? If so, we want to hear from you!
About Us:
Devon & Cornwall Police is committed to delivering our purpose and priorities through a well-trained, capable workforce. We are seeking a visionary Head of Learning and Development to lead our L&D function, strategy, and delivery plans, ensuring alignment with local and national strategic directives.
Key responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership: Act as the L&D lead for Devon & Cornwall Police, developing and ensuring implementation of strategic L&D direction, strategies and plans.
2. Innovation and Best Practice: Ensure services meet current and future needs through innovation, digital development, and adherence to best practices.
3. Workforce Development: Ensure the workforce has the skills, knowledge, and behaviours to meet the Force’s strategic vision and priorities.
4. Partnerships: Manage internal and external learning and development, educational partnerships, qualification frameworks, and standards.
5. Leadership: Provide visible leadership, development, and motivation to the L&D Department.
6. Resource Management: Prioritise resources to meet organisational demands, ensuring cost-effective training aligned with strategic priorities.
7. Client Management: Act as the strategic client manager to the business, providing specialist L&D advice to the Chief Officer Command Team.
8. Policy Oversight: Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of all L&D policies and procedures.
9. Operational Oversight: Ensure effective delivery of key force-level L&D projects.
10. Income Generation: Lead the development of income generation and collaborative opportunities.
What we're looking for:
1. Strategic leadership experience in an HR/Personnel function, preferably in the learning and development field.
2. Strategic thinking and leadership skills.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful L&D strategies and initiatives.
5. Ability to work collaboratively across multiple internal and external stakeholders.
6. A passion for fostering a culture of continuous improvement, inclusivity and professional development.
If interested, please contact the Head of People (19 August – 6 September). After Friday 6 September, please contact the Learning and Development Manager (Dorset)(10 September – 13 September).
How to Apply:
If you are ready to make a significant impact and drive the future of learning at Devon & Cornwall Police, we would love to hear from you!
Application Deadline: Noon Friday 13 September 2024
Devon & Cornwall Police is committed to diversity and inclusion.
What you get if you join us:
1. A competitive salary with yearly increments.
2. 25 days a year leave entitlement, increasing to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time workers).
3. Access to heavily subsidised gym membership.
4. Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services.
5. Company sick pay.
6. Competitive local government pension scheme.
7. Job related equipment, as required.
8. Free onsite parking at many police sites.
9. Access to Group insurance scheme.
10. Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
11. Development and training opportunities.
12. Supportive and flexible training plan.
13. Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly.
14. Hybrid working arrangement.
Recruitment process:
The selection for this role will consist of Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment.
If successful, you will be invited to an interview based on the behaviours outlined within the role profile.
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