Learning & Development Officer
At Bracknell Forest our employees are our greatest asset and we are absolutely passionate about providing them with learning and development opportunities using a blended learning approach. One of our core values is ‘Always Learning’ and to achieve this we strive for continuous improvement, proactively seeking development opportunities, reflecting, learning from experience and looking for ways to evaluate impact.
Being a learning organisation is pivotal to how we onboard, invest and strengthen the skills of all staff and empower your progression. It enables us to transform how we work, enhance outcomes for communities and achieve best value.
As a Learning and Development Officer you will have a key role to play contributing to the delivery of the Bracknell Forest Learning and Development Plan.
As an organisation we are already people focussed and inclusive, but we want to built on what we have achieved and ensure we continue to retain and attract a diverse workforce and offer progression opportunities for our employees.
What it’s like working in our team…
You will be working within our small, friendly learning and development team. In addition to delivering appropriate L&D activity where it is relevant ensuring EDI compliancy, you will lead on managing the day to day administration of the Learning and Development training budgets under the direction of the Head of Learning and Development.
You will be supported to carry out the following duties, responsibilities and training...
You will provide our managers with advice and guidance on learning solutions with the aim of ensuring we satisfy need within our available resources. Learning and development is part of our HR, OD & Payroll service and you will be supported by colleagues across the team.
The benefits you will experience are…
- An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks
- Opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.
- Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing after 3 years’ service to 33 days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy
- Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses.
- A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.
- Internal sports and social club opportunities.
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
- Supermarket discount.
- Local Government pension scheme / Life Insurance cover.
What we’re looking for…
We are looking for someone who has experience of successfully designing, delivering and facilitating a range of learning activities and groups, with the ability to communicate effectively with the rest of the organisation. You will have a proactive approach to problem-solving and thrive working in a fast-paced environment.
Interviews
Interviews will be held on 5th & 7th June 2024
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Jane Sherwood, Head of Learning and Development
Email: jane.sherwood@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. As a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you need any adjustments at any point during the recruitment process by contacting our friendly recruitment team on recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Any candidates that are currently residing in the UK and wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.
No agencies please.
Equal Opportunities
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.