We are proud to be a values led, person centred organsiation. Our model of change recognises that everyone has a different perspective on the world and that we each need different inputs in order to thrive.
BCHA was founded in 1968 by a group of volunteers in Bournemouth trying to contribute to the local housing problems. Today we are a charitable housing association supporting individuals and families across the South West and South of England. We are a major provider of a diverse range of housing, support and learning services for socially excluded people.
Join Our Team as a Learning & Development Specialist!
Are you passionate about helping people reach their full potential? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where transformation is at the heart of everything we do? We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning & Development Specialist to join our People Team!
Why join us?
Here, we believe in more than just training—we believe in transforming lives. We are deeply committed to the development of our staff, ensuring they are equipped to deliver excellent services to our diverse customer base.
As our Learning & Development Specialist, you will:
* Take the lead in driving innovative learning and development initiatives
* Design, implement, and deliver engaging, high-quality training programs
* Collaborate with passionate colleagues who share your vision to make a real difference
* Enhance and evolve our training offer to meet the evolving needs of our business
* Spearhead the continued development of our in-house ‘Management Academy’
* Use creative interventions to embed learning and foster continuous growth
Why you’ll love working with us:
You will be a key player in a team dedicated to making an impact. You'll build positive working relationships with like-minded colleagues who are committed to supporting each other and delivering the best for our customers. Bring your expertise, your passion for people development, and add real value to our exciting Change, Transformation & Growth team.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of a team that truly cares!
BCHA Safer Recruitment: Safeguarding children and adults is our first priority and we will ensure we follow safer recruitment procedures.
As an employer, we will do everything possible to prevent unsuitable people obtaining employment with BCHA. Our overall aim is to ‘deter unsuitable applicants from applying for roles with children and adults, and we will ensure that all candidates are treated fairly, consistently and in compliance with current legislation.
BCHA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing Date: 22nd Jan 2025
One role available in either Plymouth or Bournemouth
* drive a culture of learning across the organisation;
* have a commitment to continuous improvement and embedding learning;
* collaborate with others to improve organisational and individual performance;
* build good working relationships with colleagues and external training providers;
* demonstrate enthusiasm, passion and energy for learning and development;
* have great communication, influencing and people skills;
* ensure training delivery is effective and improves practice across all functions;
* have great project management skills;
* be a strong co-ordinator, organiser and completer finisher