Learning & development manager Work, Jobs in Colchester, Ess (with Salaries)

Learning & Development Manager
Inspiring Aspirations Plus Ltd —Ipswich
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Care experience
- Team management
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Head of Quality
Calm Futures —Witham
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Learning & Development Business Partner
Consensus —Colchester
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Skills & Development Coach (Apprenticeships)
First Intuition (Essex) —Chelmsford
- £26,500 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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Graduate Management Trainee - Colchester / Clacton / Braintree
Enterprise Mobility —Colchester
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Bachelor's degree
Curriculum Manager - MES
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE —Colchester
- £44,579.08 - £45,906.64 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- Plumbing
- Leadership
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Youth Leader
St John Ambulance —Felixstowe
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Intelligence Officer
East Suffolk Council —Felixstowe
- £44,075 - £48,226 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Employee discount
Solutions Architect
OCS Group —Ipswich
- Azure
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Specialist Operational Manager MHST & U18 Wellbeing Team
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust —Ipswich
- £57,528 - £64,750 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- School
Regional Learning & Development Lead - Travel across East Anglia
Swanton Care and Community —Colchester
- £30,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Functional Skills Maths Tutor
TCHC Group —Ipswich
- £25,000 - £34,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Maths
- Education
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Maintenance Officer (Care Home)
Abberton Manor (Heritage Manor) —Colchester
- Up to £15 an hour
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Nursing home
- Maintenance
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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12d
People Assistant
Pinnacle Group —Chelmsford
- £25,000 - £26,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- Human resources
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Store Manager
EG On The Move Ltd —Little Bentley
- £34,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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12d
Training Advisor
Soletanche Bachy UK Zone —Ipswich
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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17h
Technical Support Coordinator
Greenscape Energy Ltd —Ipswich
- £28,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- CRM software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
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5d
Community Team Manager
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust —Ipswich
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
Class Teacher
The Bridge School —Ipswich
- £32,916 - £51,048 a year
- Full-time
- School
Commercial Activation & Merchandising Manager
OCS Group —Gainsborough
- Monday to Friday
- Remote
- Sales
- Merchandising
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Learning & Development Manager

Inspiring Aspirations Plus Ltd -
Ipswich

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Job details

Permanent
£30,000 - £35,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Company events
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Care experience
Team management
NVQ
LMS
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Could you be the difference in someone's day? At Inspiring Support, we're passionate about helping people live happy, independent, and meaningful lives. As part of our dedicated team, you'll provide person-centred support to individuals with a range of needs, helping them build confidence, develop skills and achieve their goals both at home and in the community.

Our core values are:

Be There – We are present, attentive, and compassionate

Play – We bring positivity, creativity, and energy into our work

Make Their Day – We go above and beyond to make positive difference

Choose Your Attitude – We act with professionalism, accountability and integrity

At Inspiring Support, we recognise that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. That's why we are committed to supporting, developing, and valuing our staff, ensuring they have the tools, training, and encouragement needed to thrive in their roles. We foster a positive and inclusive workplace where every team member is respected, empowered, and able to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support. Together, we help individuals achieve their goals, maximise their independence, and lead fulfilling lives.

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do and is a shared responsibility across our organisation. We are committed to creating a culture where people feel safe, respected, listened to, and empowered. Concerns are taken seriously, acted upon promptly, and managed with the utmost professionalism. For us, safeguarding is more than a policy—it's a fundamental part of who we are and how we work every day.

What we are looking for

Learning & Development Manager

Based at our Ipswich office, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Learning & Development Manager to lead and shape the organisation's training and development strategy. In this key role, you will have full responsibility for the design, delivery, evaluation, and oversight of all learning and development activities across the organisation. Working closely with managers and stakeholders, you will ensure that employees are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to excel in their roles and support the continued growth and success of the organisation. The successful candidate will be passionate about developing people, proactive in identifying training needs, and committed to creating engaging learning programmes that drive performance, compliance, and professional development.

You will

Lead on mandatory training compliance and ensure readiness for CQC inspections.
Write and develop high-quality care training courses aligned to best practice.
Manage and support a team of trainers and training administrators.
Oversee training delivery for a geographically dispersed, remote workforce.
Deliver training sessions yourself, setting the standard for quality and engagement.
Drive continuous improvement in staff competency and development.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Developing and implementing a robust Learning & Development strategy.
Ensuring 100% compliance with mandatory training requirements.
Monitoring, reporting, and improving training performance across services.
Leading induction programmes, including the Care Certificate.
Supporting managers to embed learning into everyday practice.
Managing a team of trainers and administrators that will grow as the business grows.
Preparing the organisation for CQC inspections and audits.
Identifying skills gaps and building clear development pathways for staff.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential requirements

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar Learning & Development role within health and social care.
A recognised training/teaching qualification (e.g. AET, PTLLS, Cert Ed, or equivalent).
Proven experience in designing and delivering care-specific training.
Strong knowledge of CQC standards and compliance requirements.
Strong communication skills.
Experience managing mandatory training systems and compliance.
Experience leading or managing a team.
Ability to oversee training for a remote or dispersed workforce.
Learning & Development Manager experience: 3 years (required)
Health & Social Care experience: 3 years (required)

Desirable requirements

A management qualification (e.g. ILM, NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management).
Experience in supported living and/or personal care services.
Knowledge of e-learning systems or LMS platforms.
ILM, NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management Qualification (preferred)
Training/teaching qualification (e.g. AET, PTLLS, Cert Ed) (required)

What you’ll bring

A passion for high-quality care and workforce development.
Strong leadership and the ability to influence across all levels.
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
The ability to drive compliance, quality, and continuous improvement.

Interested? Here is how to apply:

If you are passionate about joining a high-quality care services team, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] or call 01473 290276 Opt 7 by 11th June, 2026.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position this time - applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check including Adult’s Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children/vulnerable adults.

Inspiring Support is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including disabled applicants and employees. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment where required.

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
On-site parking

Work Location: In person – this is not a remote position

Company Overview

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Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

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