About this role
Job summary About the Role: As a Leadership Development Facilitator with Barchester, you'll play a key role in developing current and aspiring leaders across our homes, hospitals and support teams. You will design, deliver and evaluate leadership interventions that build leadership capability, people management skills and organisational performance across the business. Working closely with operational and support teams, you'll create engaging and practical learning experiences that support leadership growth, coaching culture, change management and continuous improvement initiatives. You will also provide one-to-one coaching support to leaders and support the wider Leadership Development Framework across the organisation. This role is homebased and involves regular nationwide travel, so access to good road and rail links would be advantageous alongside a positive and flexible approach to supporting services across the UK. This is a demanding but highly rewarding role where you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the development of leaders and teams across Barchester.
Main duties of the job The Leadership Development Facilitator role at Barchester involves designing, delivering, and evaluating leadership programs to enhance management skills and organizational performance. This home-based role includes nationwide travel to work closely with teams, fostering leadership growth, a coaching culture, change management, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include supporting the Head of Learning Programmes, creating engaging workshops, and providing one-on-one coaching. This role demands strong organizational, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, a Level 3 or higher Learning & Development qualification, and significant experience in leadership program design and delivery. A full UK driving license is necessary.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider that emphasizes the development of its leaders and teams through various initiatives. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package including a car allowance, annual bonus, and contributory pension scheme. Known for its support and progression opportunities, Barchester values the contributions of its teams and is committed to fostering a positive work environment. It is recognized as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, providing an empowering and rewarding place for career development. This commitment is evident in their comprehensive approach to leadership development.
Job description Job responsibilities
About the Role
As a Leadership Development Facilitator with Barchester, you'll play a key role in developing current and aspiring leaders across our homes, hospitals and support teams. You will design, deliver and evaluate leadership interventions that build leadership capability, people management skills and organisational performance across the business.
Working closely with operational and support teams, you'll create engaging and practical learning experiences that support leadership growth, coaching culture, change management and continuous improvement initiatives. You will also provide one-to-one coaching support to leaders and support the wider Leadership Development Framework across the organisation.
This role is homebased and involves regular nationwide travel, so access to good road and rail links would be advantageous alongside a positive and flexible approach to supporting services across the UK.
This is a demanding but highly rewarding role where you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the development of leaders and teams across Barchester.
NEED TO HAVE
Appropriate Learning & Development qualification at Level 3 or above
Leadership and/or coaching qualification at Level 5 or above desirable
Significant experience designing and delivering leadership development programmes
Strong facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to deliver engaging workshops and masterclasses
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience coaching and developing leaders at different levels
Experience analysing, designing, delivering and evaluating learning interventions
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships across operational and support teams
Positive, professional and customer-focused approach
Full UK driving licence
NEED TO DO
To support the Head of Learning Programmes in all aspects of the ongoing development of leadership programmes and interventions.
Design and deliver leadership workshops and development programmes across the organisation
Support the development of Barchester's Leadership Development Framework
Create engaging learning interventions that build leadership capability and people management skills
Provide coaching and development support to leaders on a one-to-one basis
Develop resources that support change management and organisational priorities
Maintain accurate training records, attendance information and programme reporting
Analyse learning data and feedback to identify trends and development needs
Work collaboratively with operational leaders and support teams to support business objectives
Support continuous improvement initiatives across leadership development provision
Promote a positive learning culture across the organisation
REWARDS PACKAGE
Alongside a competitive salary, we are offering an impressive benefits package, including:
Competitive salary
£6,500 car allowance
10% annual bonus
Laptop and mobile
Contributory pension scheme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
As the only healthcare provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, Barchester is dedicated to ensuring that our teams are respected and their contribution valued. If you are looking to develop your career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Appropriate Learning & Development qualification at Level 3 or above. Leadership and/or coaching qualification at Level 5 or above desirable.
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 Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Hebburn
NE31 2SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)