Learning and Organisational Development Specialist
Mission Aviation Fellowship InternationalOverview
Join Mission Aviation Fellowship and help transform how we deliver help, hope and healing to the world’s most isolated people by shaping the way our teams grow.
As our Learning & Organisational Development Specialist, you’ll be a strategic partner across the organisation - diagnosing performance gaps, designing impactful learning solutions, and equipping leaders to build a culture of continuous growth. In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure that every development initiative strengthens our people, enhances our organisational performance, and deepens the impact of our life-changing mission.
Photo: Arrival of a new P2-GRA plane to Papua New Guinea in November 2025
Location: Ashford (Kent), with the option to work remotely and travel to the office bi-weekly
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000
Responsibilities
In this role you will:
Diagnose capability and performance needs through strategic consultation, data analysis, and root-cause assessment to recommend evidence-based, adult-learning solutions.
Design blended learning pathways and high-quality materials (briefs, storyboards, facilitator guides) aligned to organisational frameworks and competency requirements.
Partner with digital learning to build scalable virtual and e-learning solutions that enhance accessibility and learner experience.
Facilitate workshops and capability-building sessions, coaching leaders and internal facilitators to ensure consistent, high-impact delivery.
Evaluate learning effectiveness and ROI, defining success metrics, analysing impact data, and translating insights into workforce planning and continuous improvement.
Strengthen organisational performance, culture, and mission alignment by supporting OD and talent initiatives, enabling leader-owned learning solutions, and actively engaging in the spiritual life and values of MAF.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Education & Skills
Essential:
- Workshop facilitation experience
Desirable:
- CIPD Level 5 or equivalent
- Coaching and mentoring level 3
- Proven experience in consulting, instructional design, or learning programme management.
- Strong diagnostic and analytical capability - able to translate business goals into development interventions.
- Skilled in facilitation (virtual and face-to-face) with diverse, multicultural audiences.
- Understanding of adult learning, coaching methodologies, and behavioural change.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- Experience in organisational development or change management.
- Knowledge of digital learning platforms (e.g., Litmos, etc.) and learning analytics.
- Exposure to leadership or culture transformation programmes.