Learning and Development Officer

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
  
  An HR / learning and development related qualification or significant relevant experience at a senior level is essential., 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., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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