Learning and Organisational Development Partner

Job summary

BELONG HERE. TOGETHER, WE MAKE PARLIAMENT HAPPEN.

As a Learning and Organisational Development Partner, you’ll play an important role in supporting the UK’s parliamentary democracy. Your work will help staff of the House of Lords carry out their responsibilities effectively — contributing to something bigger than any one role.

You’ll be part of a collaborative community, working alongside colleagues from a wide range of professions. Together, we make Parliament happen.

You’ll be based on the Parliamentary Estate in Westminster — a unique working environment shaped by history and powered by the people who work here today.

Job description

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead and manage learning and organisational development projects, including project scoping and definition, stakeholder engagement and management, delivery, reporting, and evaluating the effectiveness and impact of interventions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including HR Business Partners, to ensure staff and teams receive the development support they need and that services are joined-up and coordinated. This includes working in partnership with a designated client group of Heads of Office to identify and respond to local learning and OD needs.
• Work in partnership with the Inclusion & Diversity team to design and deliver a range of development opportunities that support a diverse and inclusive working environment and a values-led culture.
• Design and implement effective processes to gather feedback and evaluate the impact of learning and development on organisational performance, analysing outcomes and proposing improvements where required.

Person specification

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who can bring their skills and experience to make a meaningful contribution here.

You’ll have:

• Experience of providing proactive learning and organisational development support that helps enable organisational change and supports the delivery of key priorities.
• Experience of designing and implementing learning, OD strategies and interventions that contribute to improved organisational performance.
• Ability to lead projects end to end, with experience of supporting effective delivery, engaging stakeholders positively and using evaluation to inform continuous improvement.
• Experience of working in partnership with HR Business Partners and leaders to support inclusive development, build capability and encourage a coaching and continuous development culture.

It would be even better if you have (or are willing to learn):

• Specialist qualifications in Organisational development and design.
• Knowledge of HR and learning systems.
• Qualifications in coaching or team development tools.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £46,500, House of Lords contributes £13,471 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Details of our employee benefits can be found at https://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/offices/lords/lordshro/employee-benefits/

What you can expect:

You’ll be part of a community that values your wellbeing, supports your development, and recognises the contribution you make.

You’ll benefit from:

• 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after one year), plus public holidays.

• A generous Civil Service pension.

• Access to learning and development across a wide range of roles and professions.

• Support for your health and wellbeing.

• The opportunity to be at the heart of UK parliamentary democracy.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

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Selection process details

We know flexibility matters. Wherever possible, we’ll support working patterns that work for you — including hybrid working, job share or adjusted hours. We’ll be open about what’s possible for this role.

Ready to apply?

If you’re looking for a role where you can belong, grow and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 10th July 2026.

Please complete your online application by 23:59 on Monday 29th June 2026.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Recruitment Team
• Email : hlrecruitment@parliament.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : hlrecruitment@parliament.uk