Job Introduction
12 Months Fixed Term Contract – From Start Date
Hybrid Worker with 2/3 Days in Office (Sir Henry Mitchell House), Must be able to Travel around the Bradford Region and Surrounding areas to engage with colleagues and deliver training.
Reporting to – Head of OD
Working for the Bradford Children and Families Trust offers the opportunity to work with great colleagues who are passionate about delivering change in a city whose culture offers as much diversity as it’s geography. You can make a real difference to families and children and be an active part in delivering the services Bradford families should receive.
We are fully committed to equal opportunities, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
About the Role
Are you passionate about developing exceptional leaders, empowering managers to reach their full potential, and creating development pipelines through aspirant programmes? We're looking for an experienced Leadership and Management Development Specialist to lead the design, delivery and evaluation of an innovative leadership, management and aspirant programmes that builds capability at every level of our organisation.
Working in partnership with HR colleagues, senior leaders and key stakeholders, you'll identify development needs and create impactful learning experiences that drive performance, strengthen leadership behaviours and support our strategic priorities. This is a unique opportunity to influence organisational culture, nurture our future leadership and management pipelines, and make a lasting impact through high-quality development initiatives that inspire continuous learning and excellence.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. As part of this role, you'll ensure that leadership and management development initiatives are accessible, inclusive and responsive to the needs of a diverse workforce. Experience of working with individuals from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and other under-represented groups is highly desirable, along with a strong understanding of inclusive learning practices and equality, diversity and inclusion principles.
If you're a dynamic learning and development professional who thrives on creating meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.
Our strategic vision and values https://www.bradfordcft.org.uk/about-us/our-vision-and-values/ are upheld across the Trust, fostering a reliable and supportive environment for both staff and the children in our care.
Our approach is rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and professionals.
You will also:
- Undertake a diagnostic, and then design and deliver leadership and management development programmes for both existing and aspirant leaders/managers.
- Assess organisational and workforce development needs and implement effective learning solutions.
- Facilitate workshops, coaching and learning interventions.
- Engage and influence senior leaders and key stakeholders.
- Ensure learning is inclusive, accessible and impactful.
- Support talent development and succession planning.
- Manage programme delivery to agreed timescales, deadlines and objectives.
- Pilot Programmes, evaluate outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
To be successful in this role you will need:
Education
- Degree-level qualification in Organisational Development, Business, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Relevant coaching, facilitation or leadership development qualification.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
- Designing and delivering leadership and management development programmes.
- Conducting learning needs analysis and developing effective learning solutions.
- Facilitating engaging workshops and learning interventions.
- Working with senior stakeholders to deliver development initiatives.
- Creating inclusive learning opportunities for diverse groups, including people from global majority backgrounds and people with disabilities.
Skills and Capabilities
- Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Excellent facilitation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong analytical, organisational and project management skills.
- High levels of emotional intelligence and cultural awareness.
- Ability to build effective relationships and influence at all levels.
You’ll also be joining an organisation that truly values its people, offering a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, including:
- Generous annual leave - 31 days rising to 34 with service, plus bank holidays
- Excellent Local Government pension
- Family-friendly policies and enhanced parental leave
- Health & wellbeing support, including Occupational Health and counselling
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- We are a National Living Wage employer
For full details of our benefits, please see the attached ‘Our Benefits’ brochure.
Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
To arrange an informal discussion, please contact Claire Cornielle (Director of People & Talent) on Claire.corneille@bradfordcft.org.uk
Closing Date: 16th August 2026
Shortlisting: 17th August 2026
Interviews/Assessment Date: 21st August 2026
The interview/assessment process will consist of a group exercise, a short presentation, and a competency-based interview with the panel. If you are invited to attend, please allow approximately 2.5 hours for the full assessment process.
If you are unavailable to attend an interview on the date specified above, please note this in the Personal Statement section of your application form and provide details of your availability, Between dates 21st August – 28th August
Bradford Children and Families Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children who use our services and as such expects all staff to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks. A DBS check may be requested.
