Learning & Development Lead

About The Rehab Group

The Rehab Group is an independent voluntary organisation with over 70 years of history supporting individuals with disabilities and their families. Their services positively influence more than 10,000 lives by fostering confidence, essential skills, and self-belief to help clients reach their personal goals.

Job Overview

The Learning & Development Lead plays a pivotal role by collaborating closely with business leaders and subject experts to assess current and future workforce capabilities. This position designs and implements strategic learning programs that enhance essential skills, knowledge, and behaviors to meet the organisation’s objectives.

This role leads the creation, delivery, procurement, and evaluation of various learning initiatives, ensuring alignment with workforce demands, quality standards, and organisational priorities. By leveraging evidence-based strategies and continuous stakeholder interaction, the postholder advances workforce capability and enhances the effectiveness of employee development.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders and subject matter experts to determine and prioritise workforce skills and knowledge gaps aligned with organisational strategies and emerging trends.
• Design, develop, and iteratively improve comprehensive learning solutions using diverse delivery methods such as classroom, virtual, blended, self-directed, and on-the-job training.
• Engage with internal experts and external providers to commission and execute top-quality learning programs and resources tailored to organisational needs.
• Create, sustain, and periodically reassess learning pathways, skills frameworks, and capability-building initiatives that support clear career progression and professional growth.

Requirements

• A third-level qualification at NFQ Level 8 or equivalent in a related field, or a comparable blend of relevant experience and training.
• Possession of an MCIPD qualification is desirable.
• At least five years of relevant experience in Learning and Development or Organisational Development roles.

Additional Information

• This role does not involve direct reports but includes some informal oversight of administrative support staff.

Employee Benefits

• Participation in company pension scheme.
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Access to educational leave and financial support for further study including study leave.
• 27 days of annual leave.
• Participate in bike to work and tax saver travel schemes.
• Income protection and unpaid leave options.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing initiatives including a digital doctor service.
• Access to employee discount schemes, credit union, and long service reward programmes.
• Support through Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and sick leave provisions.

Application Details

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application by July 26, 2026.

Note

The duties described may evolve to meet changing organisational needs. The Rehab Group endorses equal opportunity employment practices.