About the role
As People Development Manager, you'll lead the development and delivery of our Learning & Development strategy, working in partnership with the People Development Manager within the Northern Division to ensure a consistent, high-impact approach across the wider Retail Directorate.
A core part of the role is supporting the South division, partnering closely with the Head of Retail Operations, Regional Managers and a network of Learning Leads, influencing, engaging and bringing these stakeholders with you to deliver effective and consistent learning across the division.
You'll design and deliver engaging, blended learning solutions, from face-to-face workshops to digital content, while also leading key talent initiatives such as our Management Development Programme and Future Leaders programme.
This is a varied and visible role, ideal for someone who enjoys working in partnership, influencing others and continuously improving how learning supports both people and business outcomes.
We're looking for someone who:
Has experience designing and delivering engaging, blended learning solutions, including workshop facilitation and digital learning content
Builds strong, credible relationships and is confident influencing stakeholders at all levels
Can translate business priorities and challenges into practical, impactful learning solutions
Continuously improves learning content and approaches, using feedback and insight to enhance quality and impact
Takes a collaborative, open and coaching approach, supporting others to learn and develop effectively
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Given the field-based nature of the role, it's important that you live within reasonable travelling distance of the South division to support effective delivery and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
The South division covers the Midlands, London, East Anglia, the South Coast and the South West.
Mind Retail reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates. Therefore we encourage an early application.
About our benefits
As People Development Manager, you'll receive:
A competitive salary of £39,572 per year
A company car
A strong commitment to work-life balance
25 days' paid holiday per year, plus bank holidays
Development workshops & courses, to help build your career
Comprehensive, personalised induction programmes, tailored to your role when you join us
A huge variety of additional qualifications & development programmes for anyone looking to grow their skills
Family friendly policies & enhanced pay
A competitive pension scheme & life assurance, available to all our employees
25% staff discount in all Mind shops
Access to exclusive discounts at over 160 retailers through our employee savings app
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Interest free season ticket loan
About Mind Retail
Mind Retail is a network of over 170 shops across England and Wales, generating an income of around £23 million each year to support Mind's vital work. We play a crucial role in raising funds and awareness to support those experiencing mental health problems. We won't stop until everyone with a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve. There's never been a more exciting time to join us.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We value the power of diversity. We embrace the different perspectives that each of us bring. We are creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is appreciated for being authentic and bringing their whole selves to work.
Safer Recruitment at Mind Retail
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and volunteers and we expect anyone working with us to share this commitment. In line with our Safer Recruitment policy, the successful candidate will be required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check with a check of the Children's Barred List and/or ‘Work with Adults' workforce check based on their role and responsibilities. A DBS check is a process to check someone's criminal record (if they have any). A Barred List is a list of people who are barred from working with children. To enable you to predetermine what might be disclosed in your DBS check, please use this .
Mind Retail is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all communities. We are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, potential staff and volunteers, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.
This job vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
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Salary description
£39572.00 - £39572.00 per year