Learning and Development Manager

Job Title:
Learning and Development Manager (Permanent)

Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible to meet business needs)

Salary: £53,000 per annum (full‑time equivalent based on 37 hours)

Location:
Gadbrook Park, Northwich

Flexibility:
Work from office, home or other locations as required.

Weaver Vale Housing Trust invites applicants who are passionate about unlocking potential and creating impactful learning experiences. Our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence drive our culture and everyday work.

You will lead the design and delivery of a strategic learning framework that builds capability, drives performance and supports organisational goals. Your responsibilities include modernising training, managing budgets, championing continuous development, and leading L&D initiatives such as succession planning, induction, apprenticeships and talent development.

• Relevant learning and development qualification or strong evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Experience designing and delivering a range of development interventions.
• Experience leading an L&D function within a small‑to‑medium organisation or holding a management position in a larger organisation.
• Experience working with business leaders to diagnose needs and propose effective interventions.
• Experience contributing to change, talent, succession and engagement projects.
• Sound working knowledge of learning theory and best practice approaches.
• Experience using and implementing learning management systems.
• DBS check (current) required.

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 29 days for managers in the Leadership group plus UK public/bank holidays.
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• 12% employer contribution to the Pension Scheme (minimum 2% employee contribution) with life assurance.
• Contribution to nursery or after school care costs.
• 24/7, 365‑day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling.
• Free annual flu vaccines and eye‑care vouchers.
• Discounts on gym memberships and phone contracts.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Free car‑park at the Gadbrook Park office.
• Health and wellbeing allowance or option to enrol in a Health Cash Plan.
• Event and charity fundraising opportunities.
• Opportunity to give feedback and join colleague forums to shape change.

Closing date for applications:
Thursday 22/01/2026 (12:00 noon)

Virtual first‑stage interviews:
Wednesday 28/01/2026. Second‑stage in‑person and presentation:
Thursday 05/02/2026.

Please review the job information pack on our website () for additional details and submit your CV with a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) demonstrating how you meet the essential and desirable criteria. Send your application to .

Applicants who identify as having a disability and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Please indicate during your application if you require reasonable adjustments for the interview or assessment.

The Trust invites applications from all members of the community, irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, disability, age, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership.