People & Development | £71,024 per annum | Hybrid Working | Birmingham (Rednal)

Shape the future of learning. Drive organisational excellence. Make a lasting impact.

The NASUWT is the leading trade union representing the interests of teachers and school leaders across the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Gibraltar. We are looking for an exceptional Learning & Organisational Development Manager to help shape the future of our people, culture and organisational performance.

This is a high-profile opportunity to work closely with the Head of People & Development, leading the Union’s strategic approach to Learning & Development (L&D) and Organisational Development (OD). If you are passionate about developing people, driving organisational change and creating inclusive, high-performing workplaces, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us? Alongside a rewarding and influential role, we offer an outstanding benefits package:

•    Salary: £71,024 per annum •    35-hour working week •    50 days’ leave (including public holidays and closure days) •    Hybrid working arrangements •    Defined Benefit Pension Scheme •    Based at our Rednal, Birmingham office

About the Role As Learning & Organisational Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in building organisational capability and supporting our strategic objectives. 

You will: •    Lead the development and delivery of the Union’s L&D and OD strategy. •    Identify development needs and create impactful learning solutions. •    Design and manage leadership and management development programmes. •    Embed a performance and development framework that enables employees to thrive. •    Champion equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives across the organisation. •    Drive employee engagement and cultural development programmes. •    Use insight and data to measure impact and continuously improve outcomes. •    Partner with stakeholders at all levels to influence and deliver meaningful change.

About You You will be a strategic and forward-thinking L&OD professional with the credibility and expertise to influence across the organisation.

You will have: •    A recognised qualification in L&D, OD or HR, such as CIPD Level 7 or equivalent. •    Significant experience leading L&D and OD strategy within a medium to large organisation. •    Proven expertise in organisational change, leadership development and EDI. •    Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to evaluate effectiveness and inform decision-making. •    Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. •    The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on programme delivery. •    Flexibility to undertake occasional national travel.

Make Your Mark This is a rare opportunity to take a leading role in developing people, strengthening organisational capability and helping to shape the future of one of the UK's most influential trade unions. If you are motivated by creating positive change and delivering measurable impact, we encourage you to apply.

Our Commitment to Inclusion The NASUWT is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from under represented groups, such as ethnic minority groups, disabled people and the LGBT community.

Apply Now Closing date for applications:8 July 2026 at 23:59 Before applying, please read the Guidance for Applicants, Job Description, Person Specification and Conditions of Employment.

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