Learning and Capability Manager

Alzheimer's Society

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Learning and Capability Manager will lead Alzheimer's Society’s organisational learning and capability agenda, shaping the strategy, governance and operating model that helps colleagues develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to deliver organisational priorities now and in the future. Working with senior leaders, subject matter experts and learning leads across directorates, the role ensures learning is evidence based, prioritised against business need and designed to improve organisational performance, workforce capability and colleague experience. The postholder will own the Society’s learning governance framework and lead the hub-and-spoke learning model, setting standards, decision-making routes, quality assurance and evaluation approaches. They will lead and develop the Learning & Capability team, champion modern learning practice, and use insight, technology and innovation to make learning more accessible, scalable and impactful. The role is home based, with occasional travel for in-person meetings, and is 35 hours per week on a full-time, permanent basis.

Requirements

Significant experience leading learning, capability or organisational development strategies that deliver measurable outcomes.
Experience establishing and leading learning governance, quality assurance, prioritisation and evaluation frameworks across a complex organisation.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, shape organisational decision-making and lead change through collaboration.
Experience as an effective people leader and coach, able to lead and develop high-performing learning, capability or organisational development professionals.
Ability to use data, evaluation and evidence to shape priorities and inform investment decisions.
Understanding of modern learning methodologies, inclusive design, digital learning, learning technologies and AI-enabled tools.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Society’s learning and capability strategy, aligned with organisational priorities and future workforce needs.
Translate organisational goals, workforce insight and emerging capability requirements into learning priorities, investment decisions and development plans.
Own and lead the Society’s learning governance framework, ensuring learning activity is coordinated, prioritised, quality assured, evaluated and aligned across the organisation.
Lead the operation and development of the Society’s hub-and-spoke learning model, providing tools, guidance and expertise to learning leads, specialist teams and subject matter experts.
Use data, evaluation, learner feedback and organisational insight to demonstrate impact, inform investment and continuously improve learning services.
Lead, coach and develop the Learning & Capability team, creating a collaborative and inclusive culture with clear priorities and expectations.
Drive innovation through digital learning, automation, AI-enabled tools and modern learning methods, while championing equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging.