Learning and Development Officer

Salary:  £32,234- £36,992 per annum

37 Hours per week – Permanent

Location: Stafford (we are currently home working)

It’s an exciting time to join us here at Staffordshire County Council (SCC). As we go through a time of transformation within People Services the opportunities for you to really make your mark and shine are endless.

The role

Within the Learning and Development team we are about to implement a new LXP (Learner Experience platform) to revolutionise the way we deliver learning across SCC. As part of this we now need an L&D Officer with LXP experience to assist the L&D Manager to deliver this and other L&D projects. You’ll be joining a team of two other L&D Officers reporting into the L&D Manager and so you’ll play a significant part in the team’s success.

About you

Importantly, you must have learning delivery and facilitation experience. In our now increasingly digitised world, you’ll understand the learning principles and methodologies used not only in the face to face learning environment but also in the virtual learning environment.

You’ll have experience of using an LMS (Learning Management System) and of LXP platforms with an understanding of how these can be utilised to improve the learning experience. As we’ll be implementing a new LXP system you’ll need to have experience of coordinating on L&D projects. When it comes to learner content, we’ll be using Articulate 360 as our authoring tool to create content so if you have experience with this great! If not, that’s fine too - any authoring tool experience will be suitable.

What else?

You’ll be a strong communicator with the ability to build relationships and how to work as an L&D partner across the business. You’ll work with your stakeholders to encourage but also to identify opportunities for L&D activity.

You’ll have a passion for learning and development and the ability to really bring learning to life for others too. You’ll be able to embrace and take the lead during this time of transformation and you’ll make sure that your key stakeholders go along on the journey with you.

If you want to know even more about this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Recruitment process

The following stages will apply to this role:

• Psychometric testing – personality questionnaire
• Leadership & Technical interview & written scenario

Each stage will be fully explained as you progress to ensure you understand how you are being assessed against the role requirements and how you can best prepare for each stage.

Additional requirements /adjustments?

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process or feel you need to find out more about this role to be able to apply please do get in touch at laura.chetta@staffordshire.gov.uk

This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

How can I apply?

Just click the ‘Apply’ button below.

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Closing Date: Sunday 6th December 2020
Interview Date: ASAP following closing date

Please be aware, we expect to receive a high number of applications and so we may close the vacancy early so please apply at your earliest opportunity.

For more information about the role please contact: laura.chetta@staffordshire.gov.uk

Our Values

The County Council has adopted a set of values that seeks to achieve the best outcomes for its citizens, communities and employees.

Our People Strategy sets out what we all need to do to make Staffordshire County Council a great place to work, where people are supported to develop, flourish and contribute to our ambitious plans. 

Our values are at the heart of the Strategy to ensure that the focus is on what is important to the organisation and the people it serves:

• Ambitious - We are ambitious for our communities and citizens
• Courageous - We recognise our challenges and are prepared to make courageous decisions
• Empowering - We empower and support our people by giving them the opportunity to do their jobs well.

Benefits for working for us….

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• An excellent local government pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement from 24 up to 33 days (plus 2 extra statutory days and bank holidays) depending on job role and length of service
• The option to buy up to an additional 2 weeks annual leave
• A range of flexible working options, depending on your job role, which includes agile working, flexible retirement
• Family Friendly Policies - maternity, adoption, paternity and parental leave
• Volunteering Scheme
• Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring
• Access to health and wellbeing support (including Occupational Health, Physiotherapy and Counselling Services)
• Eye care vouchers
• Car lease scheme / cycle & car loan scheme / employee car share scheme
• Bus and rail travel discounts