Learning and Development Officer

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LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Department: Human Resources

Directorate: Resources

Salary: Grade G - £39,152 to £42,839 per year, £20.29 to £22.20 per hour

Hours: 37 hours per week (part time working could be considered)

Type: Permanent

Team Location: Long Eaton Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 1HU

This role supports hybrid working, with office attendance required 2–3 days each week.

Empowering Our Workforce to Succeed

Help shape the future of our workforce and make a lasting impact on public services.

Are you passionate about developing people, driving culture change and building a confident, future ready organisation?

We’re looking for a proactive and forward‑thinking Learning and Development Officer to help us deliver high‑quality training, support organisational development, and embed our values across the council.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly HR team and lead the delivery of innovative learning solutions across the council. You’ll design and deliver engaging training programmes, develop our online learning offer, and support initiatives that strengthen staff engagement, talent development and performance.

As part of our People Strategy, we’re committed to investing in our people. Your work will play a key role in building a Stronger Erewash - ensuring our workforce has the skills, confidence and behaviours needed to meet the evolving needs of our communities.

The Role

• Develop and implement a council wide learning and development plan
• Design and deliver staff training across leadership, behavioural and technical skills.
• Support apprenticeships, succession planning, work experience, graduate schemes, induction and the development of talent pathways.
• Lead staff engagement activities and promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Use data and skills analysis to identify learning needs and shape future programmes
• Act as the main contact for external training providers and represent the council at careers events
• Support the appraisal and performance development process
• You will also play an active role in supporting the wider HR function as required.

What We Are Looking For

• A relevant HR/Learning & Development qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience delivering learning and development in a complex organisation
• Strong understanding of digital learning solutions and online training platforms
• Ability to build effective relationships and influence at all levels
• Confident training delivery skills with experience designing engaging content
• Experience managing or monitoring training budgets
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills

Why Join Us?

Erewash Borough Council is a supportive, ambitious and forward-thinking organisation. We are proud of our people and committed to helping them thrive.

You will also have access to:

• Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ local government 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 working policies available
• Access to excellent employee benefits through Vivup and Perkbox
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions
• Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme
• Casual car user allowance

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are motivated by helping people grow and want to play a key role in shaping the future of our organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help build a Stronger Erewash.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 March 2026 at midnight. Interviews are expected to take place the week commencing 9 March 2026.

For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact Jo Watts, Head of HR on 0115 907 1038 or 0785 550 5649 or by email at jo.watts@erewash.gov.uk. No recruitment advertisers or agencies please.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.

You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.

Please note: This role is only open to applicants who already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html

Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk

If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.