Learning & Development Officer

• Recruitment_pack_generic_April_2025
• LD_officer__002__JDPS

Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.

  https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form

To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.

Job advert - Learning and Development Officer
Salary: £43,571 - £44,623

Hours: 36 hours a week

Location: Civic Centre, Esher / hybrid

Are you passionate about helping people learn, grow and thrive at work?

We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Learning and Development Officer to shape and coordinate our learning, development and wellbeing offer.

Working as part of our Policy and Performance team, you’ll play a key role in enhancing the employee experience, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring our workforce has the skills and support needed to succeed.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact during a period of significant change for local government.

In this role, you will:

• coordinate learning and development activities across the organisation
• organise internal surveys and consultation activities
• help deliver initiatives that promote our values and behaviours
• oversee mandatory training compliance
• maintain our learning management system and monitor training outcomes
• build strong relationships with colleagues and external training providers

About you

You will be a highly organised, pro-active individual who can manage a high workload and conflicting priorities. You will have:

• strong problem solving and evaluation skills
• excellent communication and organisational skills
• experience of analysing data and using feedback to improve services
• a learning and development qualification or relevant experience
• experience of working in local government

Why join Elmbridge?

You’ll benefit from:

• flexible and hybrid working to support a healthy work-life balance
• wellbeing support, including a programme designed to help you thrive
• a generous benefits package, including an excellent pension scheme and Thrive benefits
• free parking at the Civic Centre
• your birthday off, and additional time off between Christmas and New Year (without using annual leave)

If you're passionate about helping people reach their potential and want to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you – apply today!

Closing date – 9am, Monday 17 August