Learning and Development Advisor

This is an exciting opportunity for a Learning & Development (L&D) professional to join our team as we implement our strategy.

The successful candidate will be part of a busy L&D team, providing functional support to help the organisation deliver its strategic aims and corporate plan.

In this role, you will develop and deliver a range of learning activities, as well as support the Business Partner in implementing key projects and learning programs. Your day-to-day duties will be varied, allowing you to utilise your training capabilities within a supportive team environment while contributing to our key deliverables and goals. You will play an integral part in enhancing the learning and development experience across the organisation.  

Based in the UK, the L&D Advisor will be part of a team of six which sits within the People & Culture directorate.

What we’re looking for:

·       Working together:

o   Collaborative team player dedicated to collectively developing high-quality learning solutions.

o   Able to translate briefs or instructions into clear, actionable deliverables.

·       Delivering High quality results:

o   Results-driven with a keen eye for detail and clear communication to ensure high-quality outputs.

o   Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to work to plans and meet deadlines.

·       Culture:

o   Will work with a hybrid model and adapts approach to best fit each scenario and needs of others.

o   Friendly and approachable; quick to build rapport with others.

·       Developing self and others:

o   Confident in delivering engaging training sessions, both in-person and virtually.

o   Experienced in the full lifecycle of learning solutions, including planning, content development, facilitation, and evaluation.

The ideal candidate will bring experience of working within a learning and development environment, delivering training activities both face-to-face and virtually, preferably in a hybrid-working context. They will possess a positive and solutions-focused mindset and as happy working within a team as they are independently. The successful candidate will be flexible in their approach and adaptable to provide the best solutions within scope. This role will have a positive impact to the work of the L&D team and some of our key priorities and deliverables.

Interview Date: W/C 12 August - Virtual via Teams

Location:  Newcastle or Birmingham preferable - Our L&D team are based out of our Newcastle and Birmingham offices. We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate.  This role involves frequent travel to other offices but in particular to Newcastle and Birmingham.

Our other UK offices are Belfast, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, and Newtown.

Essential criteria

·       Practical experience in delivering impactful and engaging training sessions, both in-person and virtually.

·       Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

·       Excellent time management abilities and proven track record of meeting deadlines.

·       Committed to own Continual Professional Development.

Desirable criteria

·       Skilled facilitator with the ability to create immersive and engaging learning experiences.

·       Knowledge of accessible design standards and inclusive design principles, ensuring equitable learning opportunities.

·       Use of design software such as Articulate and Vyond, or similar platforms, to elevate the learning experience.

·       CIPD Qualification, working towards qualification or willing to undertake relevant development.

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. 

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations, and individuals we work with. That’s why the National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)