Learning & Development Partner
Welsh National Opera Closing date: Sun, 22 Nov 2026
- Full time
- £40k-£50k
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
The postholder will lead the design, delivery and evaluation of learning and development initiatives that enhance skills, performance and organisational effectiveness across WNO. This will include leadership and management development, mandatory and role-specific training, professional development opportunities and initiatives that support employee engagement, wellbeing and organisational culture.
Working in partnerships with managers and teams across the organisation, the Learning and Development Partner will help foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and development that enables colleagues to perform at their best and supports WNO's strategic objectives.
Job Requirements
Essential Criteria
Degree-level qualification in Learning & Development, Human Resources, Organisational Development or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Significant experience in a Learning & Development, Organisational Development or People Development role.
Proven experience of designing, developing and delivering learning and development programmes using a range of delivery methods including face-to-face, virtual and e-learning.
Experience of undertaking training needs analysis and translating findings into practical learning solutions.
Experience of delivering leadership and management development initiatives.
Experience of working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms.
Experience of evaluating the effectiveness and impact of learning interventions and producing meaningful reports and recommendations.
Strong understanding of adult learning principles and learning and development best practice.
Full criteria on our website.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Learning & Development Partner
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours: Full time
- Role: Human Resources
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sun, 22 Nov 2026
- Location: Wales | view on Google Maps
Job: Learning & Development Partner
Job: Learning & Development Partner
Organisation: Welsh National Opera
Postcode: CF10 5AL
How to Apply
For further information, please download the full job description from our website.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or find the online application form inaccessible, please contact: [email protected].
Advert Closing: 22/11/2026 23:59. (May close early)
About Welsh National Opera
Welsh National Opera exists to bring the power, drama and raw emotion of opera to as wide an audience as possible in performances marked by an uncompromising quest for artistic quality. As a national company with international status, we sit at the heart of music-making in Wales and play a valuable role in the communities we serve in England.
Welsh National Opera is based in Cardiff Bay. Cardiff combines history, sporting excitement, ultra-modern development, eclectic culture and activities.