Job Description

We are on an exciting journey to develop and deliver our learning and development strategy to help us realize our organisational goals. 

You will work with a diverse team of volunteers and staff and take ownership of this role and function in this period of exciting change. We need a determined and energetic learning and development leader with excellent influencing skills with who will be comfortable working with senior stakeholders. You will be CIPD qualified and have experience working with external vendors. Strong commercial acumen, experience of team management and developing blended learning solutions that includes e-learning is crucial for this role.

About Samaritans

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We believe it is preventable and that by working together we can give people the support they need before they reach crisis point. We are one of the most trusted charities in the UK and ROI, and we answer a call for help every six seconds. We have around 175 staff and more than 20,000 volunteers based across 201 branches giving emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We don’t just hear you, we listen.

Our Location

Our Central Office is in a converted mill in Ewell, Surrey which is just over 30-minutes by train from Waterloo and 15 minutes from Wimbledon. As an employer we offer a good range of benefits, including 25 days’ holiday, free parking, Health Cash Plan, Pension and interest-free season ticket loans.

To apply

Please visit our website where you will find the full job description and application form. Completed application forms should be emailed  no later than 09:00am on 3rd September 2018. First interviews are scheduled for the 12th September 2018. 

Closing date: 03 September 2018