Talent & Learning Partner x2.
Salary: £38,000 per annum.
Location: Homebased. Must be located permanently in the UK.
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week.
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts.
Why Action for Children?
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.
A bit about the role
We are looking for two dynamic and inspiring Talent & Learning Partners who can work credibly with stakeholders at all levels, identifying learning and talent needs, designing and delivering engaging, high impact development solutions
You will also play a key role in championing talent development, building diverse talent pipelines, and supporting internal mobility and retention.
If you are motivated by purpose, thrive on partnership, and are ready to use learning as a lever for performance and positive change, this is an opportunity to
make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people who need it most. We very much hope you will apply.
These two complementary roles offer the opportunity to shape and deliver learning aligned to our organisational priorities, including leadership capability,
safeguarding, residential growth, digital transformation and system development.
One role will have a particular focus on leadership and managementdevelopment, working closely with our Management Development Lead,
Richard Buck.
The second role will focus on a broader portfolio, including digital learningand systems, and will report to Liz Meese, Talent and Learning Manager.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
- Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of learning pathways and solutions.
- Deliver content through digital, blended, and live formats.
- Partner with stakeholders to assess current and future learning needs.
- Support internal trainers and quality assure learning.
- Facilitate talent reviews, succession planning, and skills gap analysis.
- Support career development through coaching, mentoring, and the creation of role-specific pathways.
- Embed processes aligned to induction, probation, and career progression.
- Promote visibility and accessibility of talent development frameworks and tools.
- Collaborate with managers to assess capability, identify development needs, and implement best-value learning solutions.
Let's talk about you
- A relevant qualification in Learning & Development, Organisational Development, HR, or a related field (Level 5 CIPD or equivalent as a minimum) or willing to work to achieve.
- Evidence of continuous professional development in all areas.
- Proven experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating high-quality learning and development programmes.
- Familiarity with apprenticeship levy funding and vocational qualification pathways.
- Experience of aligning learning solutions to strategic priorities.
- Demonstrable understanding of the full learning cycle.
- Knowledge of person-centred approaches and high-quality care practices.
- Ability to scope requirements and conceptualise impactful learning solutions that meet strategic objectives.
- Facilitation and coaching skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and support individual growth.
Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements.
Contact: David Simpson on 01923361732 or email us at quoting reference 12494.
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
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Closing Date: Tuesday 27th January 2026.
Interviews: Please see Candidate Pack below for timings.
Job Description
Candidate Pack
See below for further information about working with us:
Action for Children Employee Benefits
AfC Commitment Statement
Management Competency Framework
