Leadership Development Trainer
Location:
Home based with travel when be required to all sites including our Head Offices
Working Hours:
37 Hours
Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£29,880 - £38,180
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
We’re looking for an inspiring and engaging Leadership Development Trainer to design and deliver high-quality development programmes that build confident, capable, and values-led leaders.
You will play a key role in shaping leadership behaviours across the organisation, supporting everyone from emerging leaders to senior managers. Through innovative, inclusive and impactful learning experiences, you’ll help leaders drive performance, lead with empathy, and create strong, supportive team cultures.
Key Responsibilities
Design and deliver engaging leadership and soft skills training programmes across all leadership levels
Facilitate workshops, group learning, and reflective practice sessions
Adapt delivery to suit different audiences, learning styles, and operational contexts
Monitor and evaluate programme impact, including learner feedback and behavioural change
Build strong relationships with learners and stakeholders to support transfer of learning into practice
Collaborate with People teams and operational colleagues to align learning to organisational goals
Support career development pathways and leadership progression initiatives
About You
A recognised teaching or training qualification (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience delivering leadership or people management
Excellent facilitation and communication skills across diverse audiences
Ability to adapt content for different learning needs and leadership levels
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Confidence using digital tools and blended learning approaches
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What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
Life assurance (3× annual salary)
Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
Recognition and long service awards via our
Way to Go
and
Aspirations
portals
£500
Recommend a Friend
bonus
Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team:
[email protected]
Closing Date:
2026-06-12