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Within Care Services, we're transforming the way learning is planned, delivered and experienced across our care homes and support functions.\nThis newly created role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Learning & Development planning across a national organisation. As our Learning & Development Demand Planning Manager, you'll take ownership of forecasting learning demand, optimising resources, improving induction planning and creating a more efficient, data-driven approach to workforce development. 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