Job summary About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Learning and Development Lead to join our Team at Invicta Health. Reporting directly to the Director of People, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape and embed a culture of continuous learning and development across a forward-thinking, patient-focused organisation. In this newly developed role, you will be instrumental in designing and delivering a Learning and Development (L&D) strategy that supports our workforce plans and operational goals. You will lead the creation of a structured and evidence-based training plan, ensuring learning and development across the organisation is targeted, inclusive, and aligned to both service needs and individual growth. The role is fixed term for 12 months and hours are up to a maximum of 22.5 per week. Main duties of the job What Youll Be Doing Developing and embedding a robust L&D culture across Invicta Health. Designing and implementing an annual learning needs analysis and organisational training plan. Supporting the commissioning and evaluation of high-quality, cost-effective learning solutions. Advising managers and services on training needs and suitable development opportunities. Ensuring compliance with statutory and mandatory training requirements. Working collaboratively with education providers, training hubs, and funding bodies to optimise access to training and development opportunities. Championing fair access to professional development across teams and services. About us At Invicta Health, were committed to delivering excellent patient care by investing in our people. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence and shape how learning is delivered across a growing and dynamic organisation, making a real impact on patient outcomes and staff experience. Invicta Health is a not for profit company, with a passion for primary care. We have a wide range of services such as GP surgeries, services in Urgent Treatment Centres , a mental health service, GP staff training service and the list is growing all the time. We are formed by a federation of General Practitioners working in Canterbury and South Kent Coast areas of East Kent. Our aim is to provide local, high quality services for local people by collaborating with other established organisations in the health and social care community. What perks can we offer you? NHS pension Learning and development opportunities Health and wellbeing initiatives Staff forum Competitive annual leave entitlement Incremental pay progression Approved blue light card provider Salary Sacrifice Schemes Company Car Lease Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Details Date posted 27 June 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £19.17 to £23.16 an hour Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number B0082-25-0067 Job locations East Cliff Practice Dumpton Park Drive Ramsgate Kent CT11 8AD Job description Job responsibilities What Were Looking For Were looking for someone who is passionate about people development and who thrives in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. Youll need experience in designing and delivering organisational learning strategies, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a strong understanding of workforce development within healthcare or a comparable setting. Main Responsibilities Support the Director of People in developing and embedding a strong culture of learning and development across Invicta Health. Contribute to the development and delivery of a comprehensive organisational L&D strategy aligned to Invicta Healths workforce and operational priorities. Collaborate with the Director of People, Director of Operations, and Head of Quality & Nursing in the workforce planning process to ensure that current and future learning and development needs are strategically addressed. Develop and implement a robust Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) process for the organisation, ensuring it captures priority learning needs, supports effective commissioning, and enables accurate tracking, reporting, and evaluation of impact. Use the outcomes of the LNA to produce an annual organisational training and development plan, aligned to statutory, mandatory, and service-specific requirements. Provide expert advice to services and managers on the identification and resolution of training and development needs, designing or sourcing fit-for-purpose solutions. Support the commission and management of external training providers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, value-for-money learning programmes. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with the Training Hub, Deanery, Medical Schools, and other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to optimise access to training opportunities and funding. Work in partnership with the Head of Finance and Director of Operations to ensure that external funding streams for training are fully utilised and appropriately allocated across the organisation. Ensure that there is a fair and equitable approach to allocating training especially around professional development across Invicta and ensure that these meet the needs of the service and are appropriately supported. Monitor and report on compliance with statutory and mandatory training requirements, ensuring legal obligations are met and that training content is role-relevant and up to date. Job description Job responsibilities What Were Looking For Were looking for someone who is passionate about people development and who thrives in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. Youll need experience in designing and delivering organisational learning strategies, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a strong understanding of workforce development within healthcare or a comparable setting. Main Responsibilities Support the Director of People in developing and embedding a strong culture of learning and development across Invicta Health. Contribute to the development and delivery of a comprehensive organisational L&D strategy aligned to Invicta Healths workforce and operational priorities. Collaborate with the Director of People, Director of Operations, and Head of Quality & Nursing in the workforce planning process to ensure that current and future learning and development needs are strategically addressed. Develop and implement a robust Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) process for the organisation, ensuring it captures priority learning needs, supports effective commissioning, and enables accurate tracking, reporting, and evaluation of impact. Use the outcomes of the LNA to produce an annual organisational training and development plan, aligned to statutory, mandatory, and service-specific requirements. Provide expert advice to services and managers on the identification and resolution of training and development needs, designing or sourcing fit-for-purpose solutions. Support the commission and management of external training providers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, value-for-money learning programmes. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with the Training Hub, Deanery, Medical Schools, and other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to optimise access to training opportunities and funding. Work in partnership with the Head of Finance and Director of Operations to ensure that external funding streams for training are fully utilised and appropriately allocated across the organisation. Ensure that there is a fair and equitable approach to allocating training especially around professional development across Invicta and ensure that these meet the needs of the service and are appropriately supported. Monitor and report on compliance with statutory and mandatory training requirements, ensuring legal obligations are met and that training content is role-relevant and up to date. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in education, L&D at a senior level, in a complex environment Up to date knowledge of L&D techniques and best practice methodology Qualifications Essential Educated to degree or diploma level or equivalent experience Appropriate professional qualifications in L&D e.g. CIPD or relevant experience Evidence of continuous professional development Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in education, L&D at a senior level, in a complex environment Up to date knowledge of L&D techniques and best practice methodology Qualifications Essential Educated to degree or diploma level or equivalent experience Appropriate professional qualifications in L&D e.g. CIPD or relevant experience Evidence of continuous professional development Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Invicta Health CIC Address East Cliff Practice Dumpton Park Drive Ramsgate Kent CT11 8AD Employer's website https://invictahealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Invicta Health CIC Address East Cliff Practice Dumpton Park Drive Ramsgate Kent CT11 8AD Employer's website https://invictahealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : East Cliff Practice, Dumpton Park Drive, CT11 8AD Ramsgate, Kent, United Kingdom