Learning & Development Advisor

Position: Learning & Development Advisor           

Salary: £31,098 - £34,968 per annum

Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Location: Sheffield

Hours: 37 hours per week x 52 weeks per year

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every step.

About the Role

The Sheffield College are looking for a Learning & Development Advisor to join our People Operations Team. We have high aspirations and standards for ourselves and our learners and this role will be key in supporting delivery of People Learning and Development, aligned to the college’s strategic plan.

It is an exciting time to join with lots of opportunity to enhance and improve our Learning & Development offer. You will be a proactive individual who is results focused and looking for a fast-paced and varied role. You will apply judgement and make decisions within the scope of your projects working with colleagues across college and externally. You will role model our values and behaviours and ensure these are embedded within learning initiatives with key focus on high expectations and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities 

• You will take ownership and deliver several projects alongside day-to-day activities that support the achievement of the People Development strategy
• You will work independently in your areas of responsibility, ensuring work is consistently delivered to a high standard
• This role will work closely with the People Development Manager who will define and oversee the strategy and provide support and guidance when required.
• You will contribute to developing the capability of our people, enabling continuing growth and progression, and supporting our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity.

Skills & Knowledge

We strive to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals who believe they can contribute effectively to this role. While not mandatory, we are particularly interested in candidates who embody the following qualities:

• Experienced Learning & Development professional able to analyse needs, make recommendations, deliver learning solutions and evaluate success
• Experience leading Learning & Development projects whilst ensuring meaningful and measurable impact
• Effective relationship builder, (internally and externally), using professional communication skills to engage, challenge, influence and advise relating to Learning & Development

Once in role at the college you can expect to be working on initiatives such as Induction, Leadership Development, Mandatory and Regulatory Training, transforming our People Development data, continuing professional development, delivering the annual training plan for equality, diversity and inclusion, all college training and development days and cultural change initiatives.

What We Offer 

• Enhanced Pension Contribution 
• Work-Life Balance – Enhanced Holiday Entitlement  
• A Supportive Environment – 2 Week December closure for all employees 
• Sustainability – Cycle to Work Scheme   
• Supporting employees at all stages of life – enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies  

& Many More!

Tel: 0114 260 2600 Ext: 2302   

Email: Jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk   

We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you!   

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

Next Steps: 

Closing Date: 9th June 2024

Interview Date: Mid June Date TBC

Please note that any internal staff currently at risk will be considered in the first instance.

As a Leaders in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.  

Also, as a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us via the details above. 

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.  

Further details on the employment of ex-offenders can be found in the documents attached to this advert. 

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To apply please click apply and follow the links and complete the online application.  For queries regarding the application process please contact People Operations Team via email. CVs currently not accepted.