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Join Samaritans as Assistant Director of Organisational Development & Learning and contribute directly to life-saving work.
Overview
Salary
£73000 - £75000
Location
Ewell, Surrey, UK - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Samaritans is a supportive organization focused on preventing suicides through compassion, inclusion, learning, and connection. It offers an opportunity to make a real difference.
Role Summary:
- Lead in the development of an organization-wide learning and development strategy
- Ensure the capability of 23,000 volunteers and 300 staff members
- Report to the Executive Director of People & Culture
- Lead a team responsible for organisational development, leadership capability, learning and development, and the delivery of training
Role Requirements:
- Experience as an organisational development, learning, or people capability leader
- Proven record of strategic cultural and organisational change
- Significant experience in leading organisational development and learning strategy
- Expertise in leadership development, capability building, and organisational change
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills
Application Process Details:
- Complete the application questions and submit your CV with a supporting statement
At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Every day, our volunteers and staff provide life-saving emotional support to people in distress, and behind that work is a culture built on compassion, inclusion, learning and human connection.
The role: As the new Assistant Director of Organisational Development & Learning within our People and Culture Directorate, you will lead the development of an ambitious organisation-wide learning and organisational development strategy. This includes ensuring our 23,000 volunteers and 300 staff members have the skills, confidence, and support needed to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate services. You will report to the Executive Director of People & Culture and lead a talented team responsible for organisational development, leadership capability, learning and development, and the delivery of training.
Job requirements: You should be an experienced organisational development, learning, or people capability leader with a strong track record of delivering strategic cultural and organisational change. Significant experience in leading organisational development and learning strategy at a senior level, expertise in leadership development, capability building, and organisational change, and strong stakeholder engagement skills are essential.
Benefits: We offer a competitive salary of £73,000 - £75,000 per annum plus benefits, flexible and hybrid working options, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute directly to work that saves lives.
Applications details: Please complete the application questions and submit your CV with a brief supporting statement. Applications close at Midnight on Sunday, 17th May 2026.
