Head of learning and development Work, Jobs in Bath, Eng (with Salaries)

Head of Placements & Engagement
University of Bath —Bath
- £47,389 - £56,535 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
2d
Head of Visitor Experience
Bath Abbey —Bath
- £33,300 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Hospitality
- Management
Quick apply
2d
People Development Advisor
Savers —Bristol
- Customer service
- Human resources
- AI
Client Services Executive
Wealthtime —Bath
- £27,000 - £31,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Financial services
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
Lecturer
University of Bath —Bath
- £47,389 - £56,535 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3d
Band 8B Head of Safeguarding - Bath
Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust —Bath
- £66,582 - £77,368 a year
- Full-time
- Management
6d
Divisional Coordinator
University of Bath —Bath
- £26,707 - £30,378 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3d
Data Enrichment Manager
Somerset Bridge Group —Bristol
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- SQL
- Analysis skills
- Maths
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Placement Officer
Norland College —Bath
- £35,958 - £38,519 a year
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Curriculum Team Leader and Lecturer in Health
Bath College —Bath
- £36,807.75 - £43,663.72 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
9d
Assistant Head of Curriculum
Access Creative College —Bristol
- £38,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Teaching
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
11d
Psychology Tutor
Study Group —Bath
- Up to £33.57 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Administrative experience
- University
Quick apply
5d
Performance Services Manager
University of Bath —Bath
- £38,784 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
2d
Department Strategic Manager (Student Experience)
University of Bath —Bath
- £47,389 - £56,535 a year
- Part-time
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3d
Data & Evaluation Officer (Access and Participation)
University of Bath —Bath
- £31,236 - £37,694 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- University
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
11d
Sector Client Director - Healthcare
BAM UK & Ireland —Patchway
- Presentation skills
- No degree
- Travel
- Annual leave
Biology Tutor
Study Group —Bath
- Up to £33.57 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Administrative experience
- University
Quick apply
5d
Business Development Executive
Business Show Media ltd —Bristol
- £25,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Sales
- Customer service
Quick apply
6d
Project Manager (Medical Support Services)
Leidos —Bristol
- £44,700 - £57,300 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
3d
REF Head of Policy
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) —Bristol
- £58,589 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Travel
- Agile
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
12d

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Head of Placements & Engagement

University of Bath -
Bath

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Job details

Full-time
£47,389 - £56,535 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee discount
Car scheme

Qualifications

Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

About the role

Shape futures. Build partnerships. Lead innovation.

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for student success, employability, and industry engagement? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can influence change, build meaningful partnerships, and inspire high-performing teams?

We’re looking for an exceptional Head of Placements & Engagement to lead how our Faculty prepares over 1,000 students each year for successful careers.

This is a pivotal leadership role where you will:

Define and deliver the Faculty’s employability and placement strategy, aligning teaching, student support, and industry collaboration to achieve outstanding student outcomes
Shape a sector-leading placement and application-readiness experience, helping students excel throughout the recruitment process and transition confidently into the workplace
Lead and inspire a talented placements team, driving innovation, inclusivity, and excellence in teaching and student support
Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with industry, creating impactful opportunities for students at national and international levels

What You’ll Be Doing

Strategic Leadership & Innovation

Develop and implement a forward-thinking industry engagement and placements strategy
Use labour market insights and data to continuously evolve curriculum and delivery
Drive innovation in digital learning, application preparation, and student support

Student Experience Excellence

Oversee a high-quality, inclusive placement learning journey from application to employment
Embed evidence-based teaching practices that reflect evolving employer expectations
Ensure all students have access to outstanding, accessible support and resources

Partnerships & External Engagement

Cultivate long-term partnerships with leading organisations across sectors
Represent the Faculty at high-profile events, showcasing our strengths and impact
Collaborate with alumni, employers, and academic colleagues to expand opportunities

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, coach, and develop a dedicated team of placements professionals
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture
Drive continuous improvement through data, insight, and innovation

Why Join Us?

In the Faculty of Science at the University of Bath, we’re proud of our commitment to excellence, innovation, and student success. In this role, you will:

Play a key leadership role shaping the future of student employability
Work within a collaborative, forward-thinking academic community
Lead initiatives that directly impact student outcomes at scale
Gain opportunities for professional growth, influence, and sector-wide impact

About You

You’re an ambitious and experienced leader who brings:

A strong track record in strategic planning and delivery within complex environments
Experience in employability, placements, or work-integrated learning
Proven ability to build and sustain high-value partnerships
Confidence with data-driven decision making and curriculum design
Exceptional communication, leadership, and influencing skills
A passion for developing people, fostering innovation, and delivering impact

Further information

This is a full time role (36.5 hours per week) with an expected start date from September 2026. For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Amanda Harper at [email protected].

Whilst the post is advertised as full-time, candidates seeking a 0.8 (29.2 hours per week) role are welcome to apply.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
Generous employer contributory pension schemes
Cycle to work scheme
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Staff discount at Team Bath gym
Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
A family-friendly workplace
An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
Relocation allowance
Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

Find out more about our benefits hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.

Be Well at Bath

We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

Staff support groups and networks
A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

Find out more about being at your best at Bath.

Job Description & Person Specification

Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.

Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.

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head of learning and development jobs in bath, eng

Head of Placements & Engagement

Head of Visitor Experience

People Development Advisor

Client Services Executive

Lecturer

Band 8B Head of Safeguarding - Bath

Divisional Coordinator

Data Enrichment Manager

Placement Officer

Curriculum Team Leader and Lecturer in Health

Assistant Head of Curriculum

Psychology Tutor

Performance Services Manager

Department Strategic Manager (Student Experience)

Data & Evaluation Officer (Access and Participation)

Sector Client Director - Healthcare

Biology Tutor

Business Development Executive

Project Manager (Medical Support Services)

REF Head of Policy

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