Job Introduction
DHU Academy Development Lead
Location: Derby
Contract Type: Permanent
The postholder will act as a role model for professional development, ensuring compliance with organisational policies, quality standards, and external apprenticeship frameworks. As the development lead you will be responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating high-quality learning interventions that build skills, knowledge, and behaviours across the organisation
What your typical day looks like:
- Partner with leaders to assess learning needs and align development initiatives with business goals/ creating of LNA’s
- Lead on the implementation of enhancing DHU Academy reputation
- Build relationship with external partners to explore and drive new funding streams for the academy
- Analyse learning data to measure impact and inform continuous improvement
- Promote a culture of learning, inclusion, and innovation across the organisation
- Provide tailored apprenticeship coaching and mentoring to learners, supporting them through apprenticeship programmes or internal development pathways
- Monitor learner progress, conduct reviews, and provide feedback to ensure successful outcomes
- Collaborate with line managers to ensure alignment of learning objectives
- Support learners in developing professional behaviours, and workplace competencies
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with quality assurance and safeguarding standards
- Design, deliver, and facilitate engaging learning programmes, workshops, and e-learning
- Evaluate the effectiveness of L&D initiatives using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement
- Collaborate with managers to align learning solutions with organisational priorities
- Provide 1:1 and group coaching to apprentices, supporting their learning journey and achievement of standards
- Guide apprentices in building their portfolios and preparing for End Point Assessment
To be Successful for this role, you will need:
- Strong understanding of apprenticeship standards and EPA requirements
- Knowledge of 111 training pathways and emergency call handler apprenticeship standards
- Knowledge of safeguarding, equality, and diversity principles
- Level 3+ Teaching/Training qualification (e.g., CIPD L&D, CAVA/TAQA, AET, CET, or equivalent) ( Desirable )
What DHU can offer you:
Working Patterns: We recognise that 9-5 doesn’t work for everyone, so we have a range of working patterns available to suit your work/life balance. Our friendly team will work with you to find the best fixed pattern for us both.
Generous annual leave entitlement: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum
Employee benefits:
As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we believe in rewarding you, our colleague, for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care. As part of our team, you can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your well-being.
Health Cash Plan: After six months with us, you'll enjoy 24/7 GP access for you and your family, along with a free Level 1 Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, and therapy costs to support your health and well-being whenever you need it.
Access to the DHU Hub: Offering exclusive shopping and entertainment discounts, well-being resources, a health portal, and our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.
NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!
Car Lease Scheme: DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.
Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.
Birthday Leave Guarantee: Birthday leave isn't compulsory; it's entirely up to you! We can’t always celebrate with you, so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved break or prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yours to make!
Free Parking: We know how expensive public parking can be! Most of our sites offer free, secure parking for your vehicles.
We understand that digital applications may not be suitable for everyone. If you need to apply in a different way that better meets your needs, please reach out to us, and we will gladly accommodate your application in a format that works for you. For more details about our recruitment process, click here, or contact our team of talent acquisition professionals by emailing: Careers@DHUHealthCare.nhs.uk.
At DHU HealthCare we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and we remain committed to ensuring every person, in each of our teams, can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. As such, we would welcome applications from diverse audience representing the communities we continue to serve.
We proudly embrace forces-friendly practices and dedicate unwavering support to our Veterans/Service Leavers; Reservists; Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military spouses/partners, fostering a workplace that values their unique skills and contributions.
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