Learning Lead

A little bit about the role 

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Location: Hybrid, 2 days a week expected in our London office.

Those living outside the M25 can opt to not receive London Office Allowance and agree a more flexible office attendance pattern at offer stage. Please note that travel to the London office is at your own expense.

Please note this ad will close at 9am on Monday 2nd November

Frontline is entering an exciting period of growth and development as we continue to expand our programme portfolio and strengthen the support we provide to social workers and leaders throughout their careers.

The Learning Lead will provide specialist expertise in pedagogy, adult learning and curriculum design across Frontline’s training programmes. The role will support the continuous improvement of programme design and delivery by ensuring learning experiences are informed by evidence about how adults learn, retain and apply knowledge and skills in professional settings. 

The postholder will review programme content, structure, sequencing and delivery approaches to ensure learning is engaging, coherent and effective. They will work closely with colleagues across teams to strengthen training practice, support facilitator development and embed evidence-informed approaches across learning experiences. 

The Learning Lead will act as an organisational expert on learning and pedagogy, helping to ensure that programmes across Frontline deliver high-quality participant experiences and support meaningful improvements in practice for children and families. 

Some key responsibilities of the role include:

• Partner with programme teams, subject matter experts and external stakeholders to shape and enhance engaging learning experiences
• Lead collaborative working across programmes and stakeholder groups to deliver impactful, high-quality learning
• Work closely with stakeholders to develop innovative learning solutions that drive positive outcomes
• Build effective partnerships across the organisation to support the successful design, delivery and evaluation of learning

Please see the job packs for a full list of responsibilities.

A little bit about you 

We’re looking for someone with significant experience of teaching and facilitation within professional or higher education settings who is committed to delivering outstanding learning experiences. You will be experienced in designing and delivering high-quality learning and development programmes, using evidence, research and evaluation to create engaging learning experiences and drive continuous improvement. Comfortable working with a range of stakeholders, you will bring strong facilitation, communication and influencing skills alongside the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

Important information

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater global majority representation in our senior roles. We know the value global majority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!

For further information about this role, please contact Dr Damon Briggs – Head of Curriculum (see job pack for contact details)