Work for NAPAC

Head of Learning and Training Partnerships 

Location: London based with hybrid working 
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week 
Salary: £39,772 per annum 
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, contributory pension scheme with 5% employer contribution subject to a minimum 3% employee contribution, and HSF health plan 

NAPAC is the National Association for People Abused in Childhood. We are a national charity supporting adult survivors of childhood abuse and neglect, and working to improve understanding, practice and responses across the systems and professionals that affect survivors’ lives. 

We are now seeking a Head of Learning and Training Partnerships to lead the strategic direction, quality and growth of NAPAC’s learning offer. 

This is a pivotal role at an exciting point in the development of our training and consultancy function. We are looking for someone who can build on the strong foundations already in place and take the function into its next phase – growing reach, strengthening quality, deepening partnerships and scaling delivery through a high-quality blended model that combines NAPAC’s external trainer network with our internal expertise. 

The successful candidate will lead the development of NAPAC’s learning products, oversee the Trauma Informed Organisations Programme, and build strong relationships with clients, commissioners, partners and other stakeholders. They will shape proposals, identify opportunities for growth, and ensure that all training products are evidence-informed, accessible and aligned with survivor perspectives. 

A central part of the role is to lead and strengthen NAPAC’s delivery model, including the recruitment, support and quality assurance of external trainers and training associates. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring that delivery across the client base is well designed, well matched and consistently high quality. 

We are looking for someone who brings real credibility in learning design and facilitation. The successful candidate will be confident overseeing high quality delivery across the wider model and, where appropriate, delivering selected high value or flagship sessions themselves where this adds strategic value. 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:  

• significant experience in a senior learning and development, training, consultancy or related leadership role  

• experience of developing, growing and improving training or consultancy offers for external audiences  

• strong knowledge of adult learning, learning design and delivery across face-to-face and online settings  

• strong stakeholder and relationship management skills  

• commercial awareness and experience of shaping proposals, developing opportunities and supporting income generation  

• experience of working with, commissioning, managing or quality assuring external trainers, associates or faculty networks  

• a polished external presence and the ability to represent NAPAC credibly and confidently  

• willingness and ability to learn quickly about NAPAC’s specialist field, including trauma-informed approaches and the needs of adult survivors  

Previous knowledge of trauma informed practice and work connected to survivors would be an advantage, but a willingness to learn is essential. 

Given the breadth of the portfolio and the importance of relationships, continuity and strategic oversight, we are looking to appoint on a full-time basis. 

To apply, please send to recruitment@napac.org.uk the following documents:  

• a CV of no more than two pages  

• a supporting statement of no more than two pages setting out how you meet the requirements of the role  

Closing date: 11.59pm on Sunday 19 April 2026 

If you would like to play a leading role in shaping and growing an ambitious learning and training function within a respected national charity, we would be very pleased to hear from you.