Learning & Development Manager/Trainer Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Join Our Team at Teesside University: Organisational Development and Learning Opportunities

As part of your application, please clearly indicate which role you would like to be considered for by specifying either ODL Manager or ODL Trainer. This will allow us to assess your application in line with your preferences. We strongly encourage you to review the relevant job description and person specification to tailor your application to the role you are applying for.

At Teesside University, we believe that effective learning and development is a vital investment in our people—key to achieving success at individual, team, directorate, and institutional levels. Our Organisational Development and Learning (ODL) team is committed to delivering flexible and impactful services that support the growth of our staff in areas such as professional expertise, confidence, skills, behaviours, and knowledge.

We are now looking to expand our team with either an ODL Manager or an ODL Trainer who shares our passion for learning and development.

About You

We are seeking an experienced professional with strong expertise in organisational development and learning, particularly with experience in blended and online delivery.

You will hold a degree (or equivalent qualification) or have substantial relevant experience.

For the ODL Manager role, membership of CIPD or a relevant professional body is essential.

You will bring significant experience in delivering, designing, evaluating, and leading a wide range of learning and development activities and initiatives across diverse organisational settings.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality advice and guidance on organisational learning, development, and change.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Donna Rodgers, Head of Organisation and People Development, via email at D.Rodgers@tees.ac.uk.

Working at Teesside

At Teesside University, you’ll be part of Team Teesside—a welcoming and supportive community dedicated to making a positive impact. Learn more about our values and culture here:
Team Teesside

What We Offer

Generous annual leave entitlements:

• ODL Manager: 259 hours (35 days)
• ODL Trainer: 185 hours (25 days)
  (in addition to statutory bank holidays)
• Additional paid leave during the University’s Christmas closure
• Special leave to support a range of personal circumstances
• Hybrid working: 60% on campus, 40% remote
• Access to a wide range of personal development resources and recognition schemes
• Family-friendly policies and support
• Employee discounts with over 350 retailers and access to health and wellbeing services

For more details, view our full employee benefits brochure:
Teesside University Benefits

Visa Sponsorship

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. Eligibility will be assessed on an individual basis in line with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements.

Recruitment Process

If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an in-person interview on 6 August 2025. Please ensure you are available on this date.

The selection process may include a range of recruitment activities designed to assess your suitability for the role.

Important: This role is advertised across multiple platforms; however, we do not use external agencies to process applications. Please apply directly via the Teesside University website.