Learning & Development Manager – Head Office, Harrogate

Employment type

Full-time or Part-time considered (minimum 22.5 hours per week)

Salary

Up to £40,000 per annum dependant upon experience (pro rata for part-time)

Location

Harrogate, with travel to other Localities as required

Benefits

Award winning in-house training with opportunities to develop your career

Agile working options

Up to 30 days holiday entitlement

Sick Leave Allowance

24/7 Everyday Advice helpline, giving you impartial guidance regarding any personal matters or concerns you may have

Discounts at high street retailers and on gym memberships

Access to our Health Cash Plan

Mileage paid at 45p per mile

Paid Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Certificate (which you need to be able to work in social care

Learning & Development Manager – Head Office, Harrogate

Avalon Group is a leading, award-winning social care charity dedicated to enabling individuals to live fulfilling lives. We are seeking an experienced Learning & Development Manager to spearhead our training initiatives, drive professional excellence, and further embed our core values across our locality teams.

The Role
Reporting to the Head of People, you will lead a high-performing Learning and Development function, ensuring our colleagues are equipped with the skills and knowledge required to deliver high quality support. You will be responsible for:

Team Leadership: Managing and mentoring our established L&D team
Analysis of Learning Need: Supporting teams to identify skills gaps and sourcing specific solutions
Compliance & Culture: Driving a robust learning culture while ensuring full adherence to health and social care regulatory standards.
Digital transformation: Implementing efficient L&D workflows through the use of our digital solutions.
Collaboration with the senior leadership team: Unifying organisational expertise to enhance training delivery and knowledge sharing.

Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Expertise in L&D: Proven experience in training delivery with a recognised professional qualification (e.g., CIPD or equivalent).
Sector Knowledge: A deep understanding of the Health & Social Care sector, including apprenticeships, qualifications, and external funding landscape.
Operational Proficiency: The ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery and the effective use of digital systems.
Leadership Excellence: A passion for nurturing talent and leading by example.

Benefits & Flexibility
Whist based predominantly at our office in Harrogate, the successful candidate will also need to be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business and some travel to our local offices may be required. Access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes with a full valid UK driving licence is essential.

We offer a competitive package and support agile working to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

up to 30 days paid holiday entitlement
health cash plan
defined contribution pension scheme
access to our employee discounts scheme with 24/7 employee assistance helpline

For more information or an informal discussion please contact Karen Dabell, Head of People on 01423 652675 or via email hr@avalongroup.org.uk.

Closing date: Friday 13 February 2026

Click HERE for the Role Profile. Click HERE for the Person Specification.

We strive to ensure equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality or religion.

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As The Avalon Group meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

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