Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, you'll play a key role in delivering Orwell's Learning & Development Strategy, driving the ongoing success of the Orwell Academy, maximising Apprenticeship Levy opportunities, enhancing mandatory training compliance (including Competence and Conduct Standard compliance), and creating engaging learning experiences that support organisational and individual growth.

• Design and deliver innovative blended learning programmes, including digital, virtual and face-to-face learning.
• Lead onboarding, induction, leadership, coaching and mentoring initiatives.
• Manage and develop the Orwell Academy, Learning Management System (LMS) and HRIS L&D module
• Ensure high mandatory training compliance
• Partner with leaders to identify learning needs, career pathways and talent development opportunities.
• Support apprenticeship programmes and maximise levy funding.
• Use data and insight to measure learning effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

Apply with Confidence

Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all. 

We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we’re looking for. 

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. 

If there is anything that might prevent you from applying for one of our roles, we want to help remove that barrier.  Please contact our Talent team by calling 01473 228782 or emailing work@orwell-housing.co.uk. 

• CIPD Learning and Development qualification (or extensive related work experience).
• Proven experience in Learning and Development, Training, Organisational Development or Talent Development.
• Experience delivering learning solutions through learning technologies and LMS platforms – experience using iTrent and Docebo is desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management, coaching, facilitation and programme design skills.
• A passion for developing people and creating an inclusive learning culture.