Head of Learning Content (Studio)

Anna Freud is seeking a part-time Head of Learning Content (Studio) to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website . Our EDI commitment We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience. We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve . As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles. What we offer We offer a range of staff benefits , including wellbeing offers such as free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact. You will have the unique opportunity to shape a new learning platform (Anna Freud Studio), create meaningful content and turn your professional passions into learning opportunities for thousands of practitioners working with children, young people and their families. What you’ll do Working in a team of 4, you'll create engaging, evidence-informed learning content for professionals. In this fast-paced and responsive environment, you'll balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, building new learning offers, responding to emerging workforce needs and developing innovative content in areas that spark your interest. What you’ll bring Essential experience and skills: Experience leading successful digital learning or content programmes. A talent for creating engaging, accessible content from complex subject matter. Confidence working with experts and collaborating across teams. Effective organisational skills, with experience overseeing content production and delivery. Knowledge of digital learning and a passion for using insight and data to improve the learner experience. Key details Hours: part-time (21 hours per week). Flexible working is possible. Salary: £68,000 per annum FTE, plus 6% contributory pension scheme. Location: hybrid (a mixture of home/onsite working): working from home and Anna Freud, 4–8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH, in line with Anna Freud’s hybrid working policy. Specific working arrangements will be discussed during the interview process. Contract type: fixed-term, 8 months (maternity cover) – starting in February 2027. Next steps Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Friday 13 November 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities. Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 20 November 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants. Interviews: will be held in-person or remotely between 25-30 November 2026. How to apply: click on the 'Apply' button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies. Questions? Please email recruitment@annafreud.org with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship. £68,000 per annum FTE