Job summary
We are pleased
to be advertising the new role of Learning & Development
Advisor. With our workforce strategy
in place, we are looking for a talented and experienced learning and
development professional who enjoys, and is experienced in achieving change and
innovation through development interventions.
With organisational commitment to a Talent Academy and team development,
it is a great time to join Rutland Council.
We
offer a hybrid working pattern and flexible working applications are welcomed.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and
Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a
responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are
protected from harm.
Main duties of the job
About the role
Reporting to the Head of HR and
OD, you will lead the implementation of the Councils corporate learning & development
approach, ensuring it aligns seamlessly with our Workforce Strategy.
Work closely with our services and the HR&OD
team, you will support the delivery of high-quality learning & development
services, that drives organisational improvement.
Build relationships with schools and colleges to promote local
government as a career. Develop a Talent Academy to support entry-level
apprentices and wider learning sets.
The Learning
& Development Advisor interviews
will be held on 22th July 2025.
Please be
advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate
notice.
We will
be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our
essential person specification criteria to interview. If youre interested in
this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.
About us
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working
and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and
life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and
empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland
Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond
the salary being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension,
generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a
demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Whilst
the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid
working practice. As well as working from home, we feel
it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace
with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.1 Strategic Learning Implementation: Deliver the Councils Learning &
Development plans, working with directorate leads to plan corporate and
directorate learning programmes that align to the People Strategy and
directorate learning needs.
1.2.Needs Analysis & Resource Development: Proactively identify training
needs and develop relevant resources.
1.3.Training Delivery & Development: Develop and commission innovative
training programs. Deliver core training aligned to HR &OD priorities.
1.4.Induction: Develop, in collaboration with internal stakeholders, a core
induction learning programme.
1.5.Apprenticeships: Develop a Learning Academy approach that manages an
effective apprenticeship programme for all apprentices from entry-level to
graduate.
1.6.Education engagement: Build relationships with local schools and colleges
and higher education to provide information and advice on careers in local
government, that support local recruitment objectives for entry level
apprenticeships.
1.7.Learning Management System: Oversee the development of, and optimize
and develop the use of the Learning Management Systems to support
learners.
1.8.Quality: Ensure the quality of learning provision.
1.9.Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting: Build strong relationships, gather
feedback, and produce insightful reports on L&D activity.
1.10. Budget & Team Support: Support budget management of corporate
training budgets and use of apprenticeship levy.
1.11. Allocated corporate project work design and delivery of HR
strategies, organisational development initiatives, policies and practices that
directly supports the development of our workforce
1.12. Represent the Council at regional events and networks where
appropriate in order to both represent the Councils view and also learn from
experience and best practice in other organisations (public and private sector).
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.1 Strategic Learning Implementation: Deliver the Councils Learning &
Development plans, working with directorate leads to plan corporate and
directorate learning programmes that align to the People Strategy and
directorate learning needs.
1.2.Needs Analysis & Resource Development: Proactively identify training
needs and develop relevant resources.
1.3.Training Delivery & Development: Develop and commission innovative
training programs. Deliver core training aligned to HR &OD priorities.
1.4.Induction: Develop, in collaboration with internal stakeholders, a core
induction learning programme.
1.5.Apprenticeships: Develop a Learning Academy approach that manages an
effective apprenticeship programme for all apprentices from entry-level to
graduate.
1.6.Education engagement: Build relationships with local schools and colleges
and higher education to provide information and advice on careers in local
government, that support local recruitment objectives for entry level
apprenticeships.
1.7.Learning Management System: Oversee the development of, and optimize
and develop the use of the Learning Management Systems to support
learners.
1.8.Quality: Ensure the quality of learning provision.
1.9.Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting: Build strong relationships, gather
feedback, and produce insightful reports on L&D activity.
1.10. Budget & Team Support: Support budget management of corporate
training budgets and use of apprenticeship levy.
1.11. Allocated corporate project work design and delivery of HR
strategies, organisational development initiatives, policies and practices that
directly supports the development of our workforce
1.12. Represent the Council at regional events and networks where
appropriate in order to both represent the Councils view and also learn from
experience and best practice in other organisations (public and private sector).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Learning & Development role, working as part of
- a team to deliver HR & OD Services.
- Experience of designing and delivering training and briefings to
- groups of staff.
- Up to date knowledge of apprenticeships and developments.
- Experience of working in a customer focussed service with a track
- record of consistent delivery and achievement of KPIs
- Experience of working with an HR or Learning Management
- System (employee data, reporting functionality).
- Experience of undertaking research, analysis of data and
- production of management reports.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering work experience programmes
- Experience of commissioning training
- Experience gained within a public sector employer
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to Level 5 qualification standard or equivalent.
Desirable
- Qualified to CIPD Level 5 qualification standard or equivalent
- Qualified L5 Coaching and Mentoring Skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Learning & Development role, working as part of
- a team to deliver HR & OD Services.
- Experience of designing and delivering training and briefings to
- groups of staff.
- Up to date knowledge of apprenticeships and developments.
- Experience of working in a customer focussed service with a track
- record of consistent delivery and achievement of KPIs
- Experience of working with an HR or Learning Management
- System (employee data, reporting functionality).
- Experience of undertaking research, analysis of data and
- production of management reports.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering work experience programmes
- Experience of commissioning training
- Experience gained within a public sector employer
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to Level 5 qualification standard or equivalent.
Desirable
- Qualified to CIPD Level 5 qualification standard or equivalent
- Qualified L5 Coaching and Mentoring Skills
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
