Professional Learning Manager

About the role

The role of the Professional Learning Manager is key to the delivery of Children in Wales' (CiW) strategic ambitions to embed Children's Rights across Wales and to enhance the quality of practice in the children and young people's workforce. The delivery of highquality training is of significant reputational importance to CiW - it is what many people know us for, first and foremost - so effective contract management, a keen understanding of what our members want in terms of learning and development, creativity and drive to innovate and the ability to develop positive working relationships are all critical to success in this role. Main duties and responsibilities: To provide overall management of the Training service at CiW, specifically ensuring that we are compliant with contracts for delivery of training. To develop and innovate the training service at CiW responding to the needs of members and the opportunities in the market. To lead on maintaining and developing key strategic partnerships across a range of sectors in Wales in order to ensure the CiW training service is sustainable and is responsive to the training needs of our members and customers. To ensure all training is quality assured and aligns with key national guidelines and standards for example, Social Care Wales National Framework, UNCRC, TraumaInformed Wales, Wellbeing of Future Generations Act. To represent CiW at external events, such as at national networks, conferences and forums. To be responsible for impact and evaluation monitoring of all training courses and to routinely analyse the the data ensuring it is utilised to improve future delivery development and marketing of training courses. To use this data to inform board reporting via SLT. To lead on business development for relevant training contracts including managing the tender process, writing bids, ongoing contract compliance, report writing and commissioner relationship management. To be responsive to membership demands for new training areas and to recruit appropriate trainers as required. To support and performance manage up to 5 staff members. To lead the development and ongoing relationships with a pool of associate trainers. To lead on working with the communications team to develop a consistently effective and responsive approach to the marketing of CiW training service. Deliver objectives and agreed work programmes to the standards of Children in Wales. Undertake own administration. Be available to work ad hoc evenings and weekends as required including occasional overnight stays. Promote the use of the Welsh language in our services Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the SLT of Children in Wales. This list is not exhaustive as there may be other duties and responsibilities, which Children in Wales may require the post-holder to perform from time to time in contributing to the delivery of its activities Person Specification Key Requirements - Essential: Substantial experience of management of the delivery of services/programmes in the public or third sector (to include contract compliance and the monitoring of impact) Experience of managing budgets and delivering a quality service meeting income targets Experience of line managing staff and team building Experience of managing and developing stakeholder relationships Substantial experience of management of the delivery of services/progr

Additional Information

We're looking for an experienced manager from the public or third sector to take on this important role and help shape the future of our training service. You'll join a skilled and committed team, bringing your expertise to develop a service that is sustainable, responsive and makes a real difference to the people we support. The training service will support CIW's vision of building a Wales where all babies, children and young people have their rights fulfilled. Underpinned by a collaborative approach our aim is to provide learning and development opportunities for the cross-sector children's professional workforce. We believe all staff should not only thrive in their roles but be supported with their well-being and can offer a generous leave package and a high level of flexibility. See our job pack for more details. Deadline: The deadline for applications is 6 July 2026, 12:00pm If successful in progressing to interview, you will be notified via the email address provided to us. Interviews are planned for the 14th and 15th July 2026. Job Description Job Title: Professional Learning Manager Reports To: Finance and Operations Director Location: Hybrid - agile working from home and in the Cardiff office Hours of Work: 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Salary: £42,228 Annual Leave: 28 days per annum plus Bank Holidays Method of Pay: Salaries are paid directly into staff member's nominated bank account on the15th of each month Pension: Children in Wales' employees are automatically enrolled to the Workplace Pension Scheme, but you may choose to opt out

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