Job Description

We're building thriving communities as one of the UK's largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.


We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes.


If you want to experience work that's truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.


Work for Orbit. Believe in people.

The role

Orbit are delighted to announce that we are looking to recruit a Learning Lead, to join our L&D team on a 12 month FTC, to work on a vast array of upcoming projects, centred around our Everyday Excellence transformation programme.


At Orbit, we are passionate about developing our colleagues so they can thrive today and in the future. As we navigate an ambitious transformation programme, this role plays a vital part in identifying skills gaps, building future capabilities, and equipping colleagues with the learning they need to succeed. The Learning Lead will partner with key stakeholders to deliver targeted learning pathways, map capability, and create impactful development interventions that support change readiness and transformation delivery.

What you'll achieve

Your key responsibilities will be to:

Act as the strategic learning partner to designated workstreams within the transformation programme. Lead the design and execution of learning strategies that directly support the delivery of programme objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to co-create role-specific capability maps, technical skills matrices, and learning pathways. Monitor the effectiveness and business impact of learning solutions and adapt based on feedback and data. Facilitate coaching and training initiatives where required to support project success.

What you'll bring

Essential skills:

Experience in learning design and delivery across complex, multi-stakeholder transformation projects. Understanding of skills gap analysis, capability frameworks, and role mapping. Proven ability to partner with stakeholders to co-create learning strategies that drive performance. Proficiency in blended learning design using a variety of tools and platforms. Ability to coach effectively, deliver feedback and advise on appropriate initiatives as a credible L&D expert.

Why Orbit?

Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.


Here's what you can expect to enjoy with us.

A rewarding experience that works for you

We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.

A place to progress

From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you're a student, graduate or experienced professional we'll support you to grow.


For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.

A purpose to feel proud of

We're proud to make a difference to people together. We're values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.


What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.


Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.

How we hire

We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:

+ Online application + Interview(s)
+ Decision and offer


We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.