Learning & Development Business Partner

Learning & Development Business Partner   Location: Home-based with regular travel across the country Salary: £37,000 - £44,000 pro rata Contract: 6‑month fixed term, Full-TimeReporting to: Head of Learning & Development   Please note that due to the high volume of applications received for this position, we will close this advert earlier than originally stated. Please ensure applications are submitted by 18/04/2026 to avoid disappointment.    About the role We are looking for a Learning & Development Business Partner to join our People Team on a 6‑month fixed-term contract, supporting the delivery of high‑quality learning across Rethink Mental Illness and Mental Health UK during a key period of organisational activity and change. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will build a strong understanding of learning needs, using insight, data and stakeholder relationships to design, deliver and embed learning solutions that align with our people and organisational strategy. This is a home‑based role with regular national travel. Face‑to‑face delivery, visibility and in‑person relationship‑building are essential, particularly when delivering training, supporting managers and working alongside operational teams. Responsibilities Learning design and culture Working with stakeholders to identify learning needs and recommend appropriate, cost‑effective solutions Designing accessible, engaging digital learning and high‑quality facilitated training Supporting the development of a positive organisational learning culture and enabling managers to deliver localised learning Supporting the management of the Learning Management System (LMS), maintaining accurate compliance data and easy access to learning Training delivery and facilitation Delivering training across a wide range of subjects, with a strong focus on health & social care and management development Facilitating complex learning sessions and discussions with colleagues at all levels Travelling regularly to locations across England for face‑to‑face training delivery, team meetings and stakeholder engagement Stakeholder management Building trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels Providing expert learning and development advice to working groups and managers Engaging sensitively and adaptively with diverse teams Managing relationships with external training providers to ensure quality and value for money Compliance, quality and monitoring Ensuring learning meets legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements Monitoring feedback and impact to ensure high standards and continuous improvement Supporting reporting and providing transparent information on learning compliance Project and organisational development Contributing L&D and OD expertise to organisation‑wide initiatives Taking a leading role in cross‑organisational people projects, ensuring delivery against agreed aims and timescales Person Specification  You will be a credible, confident learning professional who enjoys working collaboratively and thrives in a fast‑paced, purpose‑driven environment. Essential knowledge and experience Extensive experience in training design and delivery Experience working in a charity or health and social care environment (ideally mental health) Strong understanding of adult learning principles and organisational change Proven experience using data and insight to shape learning solutions Experience supporting managers through coaching, facilitation or skills development A full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle, with the ability and willingness to travel regularly Skills and attributes Confident and engaging trainer and facilitator Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Pragmatic, solution‑focused and able to balance strategy with delivery Highly organised with strong problem‑solving and workload‑management skills Desirable Experience delivering complex, cross‑organisational projects A qualification in learning, facilitation or L&D (e.g. CIPD Level 3–5, Award in Education & Training)