Head of Learning & Organisational Development

Department: Education & Organisational Development (OD)

Band 8a £57,528 - £64,750 per annum

Full-time 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Are you an inspiring Learning & Organisational Development leader ready to make a Trust-wide impact?

We are looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Head of Learning & Organisational Development to lead a diverse & influential portfolio spanning induction & mandatory training, learning & careers, library & eLearning services, organisational development, staff experience & benefits. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Education & OD, you will have the opportunity to shape services that support our colleagues throughout their careers & help build a skilled, compassionate & inclusive workforce

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can turn strategy, workforce intelligence and staff feedback into meaningful programmes, measurable improvement & an excellent colleague experience.

You will bring substantial Learning & OD leadership experience, together with expertise in organisational and leadership development, digital learning, stakeholder engagement, & budget & contract management. Working with senior leaders & talented teams across Education & OD, Workforce & the wider Trust, you will influence culture, strengthen capability & ensure our services deliver lasting value for our people, patients & organisation

Interview date: 9 November 2026

The Head Of Learning & Organisational Development Will Provide Leadership And Hold Responsibility For Performance And Continuous Improvements Of The Learning & OD Portfolio Comprising Four Areas

• Induction and mandatory training
• Learning & Careers
• Library and eLearning services
• Organisational development, staff experience & benefits.

The post holder will operate as the senior lead for the Learning & OD services ensuring the portfolio delivers measurable organisational impact aligned to the Trust’s vision, Workforce Strategy, Education & OD Strategy and national NHS workforce priorities.

The post holder will oversee the delivery of high-quality training, interventions and services to our workforce - current and future, ensuring we have a safe, compassionate and skilled staff. As part of that delivery, they will lead the technology enhanced learning agenda, library and knowledge services plans and implementation of the talent approach at MKUH.

The post holder will report to the Assistant Director of Education & OD and will work alongside peer leads responsible for Practice Education & Resuscitation, Medical Education and Staff Health and Wellbeing. The post holder contributes to shared departmental priorities, ensuring the Learning & OD services are aligned with wider education and wellbeing priorities.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joanna Klimera Job title: Assistant Director of Education & OD Email address: Joanna.Klimera@mkuh.nhs.uk