Learning and Development Officer
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Department: Human ResourcesDirectorate: Resources
Salary: Grade G - £37,938 to £41,511 per year, £19.66 to £21.52 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Type: Permanent
Team Location: Long Eaton Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 1HU
Hybrid working is available
Shape the Future of Talent at Erewash Borough Council
Join our friendly and ambitious council as our Learning and Development Officer. Lead the way in delivering innovative training programmes that support our strategic goals. You'll design and manage impactful learning initiatives, oversee our online training platform, and develop staff engagement activities that make a real difference.From apprenticeships to induction programmes, you'll play a key role in developing talent and embedding our core values across the organisation.
As part of our new Corporate Strategy, the council is dedicated to investing in its people. Developing the skills and knowledge of both our current and future workforce lies at the heart of our vision for a Stronger Erewash. The Learning and Development Officer will be pivotal in shaping our training and development initiatives to meet the evolving needs of our organisation.
You will be working closely with senior leaders to drive new ways of working, bridge skills gaps, and create a culture of continuous growth and inclusion. If you're ready to make a significant and positive impact, apply now and help build a Stronger Erewash!
Why Choose Erewash Borough Council?
At the heart of our organisation is a team of dedicated and enthusiastic employees who drive everything we do. We are a friendly and ambitious council; always striving to improve and innovate in the services we deliver. Our forward-thinking approach underpins our ambitions to modernise and innovate in the public sector.We value our people and recognise that their skills and dedication are the foundation of our success, making us a great place to work and grow.
Key Responsibilities
This new position offers a diverse and engaging opportunity within our small, friendly HR team. The main responsibilities include:
- Working with managers to develop and implement a corporate learning and development plan
- Designing a range of learning interventions, including technical, behavioural and leadership programmes and working with external partners where relevant
- Manage staff engagement initiatives, apprenticeship schemes, and graduate programmes.
- Conduct skills gap analyses to identify current and future skills requirements
- Develop and deliver in-house training aligned with organisational needs.
- Act as a key liaison for external training providers and an ambassador for the council at careers fairs.
- Oversee and promote the council's appraisal process
Qualifications and Experience
An HR / learning and development related qualification or significant relevant experience at a senior level is essential.
About you- Significant experience in Learning & Development at a senior level, with a focus on culture change and performance improvement.
- Strong understanding of using digital solutions for training and development.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships, influence at all levels, and deliver engaging training.
- Experience managing training budgets and developing performance management systems.
- Confident communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Benefits of Working for Us
In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:
- Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year
- Free workplace car parking within the Borough
- Great opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development
- Family friendly flexible and hybrid/home working policies available
- Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions
- Subsidised leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme
- Casual car user allowance
The closing date for applications is Monday 11 November 2024 at midnight.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Erewash Borough Council we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you are excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criterion in the job description, we encourage you to apply.You may be just the right candidate for this role.
For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact Jo Watts, Head of HR on 0115 907 1038 or 0785 550 5649 or by email at jo.watts@erewash.gov.uk. No recruitment advertisers or agencies please.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.
To submit a CV please click on the 'Apply Online' icon located at the foot of the page. You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.
For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html
Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk
If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.
The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.