Learning and Development Specialist

 

Main characteristics

Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Company

StepChange Debt Charity

Salary

£26500 - £31500/annum Full Benefits Package

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Education

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning and Development Specialist to join StepChange Debt Charity and make a difference. At a time when our clients need us more than ever, this is your opportunity to use your design, delivery and implementation skills to support our Learning & Development agenda.

Where you'll work

Applicants should be able to attend the office in Leeds for any away days, approximately twice a year. We are currently working in a blended, hybrid environment, you can work from any of our offices in Leeds, Cardiff, Chester, Newcastle or Glasgow with an expectation to work from the office twice per month as a minimum requirement. However, this may change, and flexibility is required to meet our departmental objectives.

What you'll be doing

Providing learning & development expertise across Stepchange in line with the L&D strategy and wider organisational goals
Manage learning activity through all elements of the development cycle (LNA, design, delivery, Evaluation)
Designing high quality and impactful learning that is aligned with the charity brand and strategic goals
Manage learning projects to deliver quality learning solutions on time and to the required standard
Delivering effective learning at all levels including some leadership development activity
Design, source, implement and oversee early careers requirements across the charity, for example, graduate Programmes and Apprenticeships
Working closely with the digital Learning Team to continuously review and improve learning methodologies in line with our 'digital first' strategy
Keep abreast of current and evolving issues, initiatives, and changes across the Debt Advice sector
Further information can be found in the attached job description / role profile.

What we want from you

Demonstrable experience in a Learning & Development role
Experience in designing learning materials through the full, end to end process
Employing blended learning approaches that delivers an uplift in performance
Level 3 CIPD qualification or equivalent (desirable)
Experience of delivering training to leaders or management (desirable)
Experience of sourcing and overseeing Apprenticeship Programmes (desirable)
The rewards:

24 days annual leave (this increases by one day per year up to a maximum of 29), plus bank holidays
The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave
Hybrid working- with IT equipment provided when you're working from home
A personal career plan and ongoing training and development and support with role-related professional subscriptions and qualifications
Travel season ticket loans
Cycle-to-work scheme
Group pension scheme
Group Company Life Assurance
Westfield Health cash plan with employee discounts in high street shops
Vitality at Work health and wellbeing
Employee assistance programme
Access to financial planning and advice
2 days paid volunteering leave per year
Long service awards
Free hot drinks (tea, coffee, hot chocolate) in the office
Equality, diversity, and inclusion:

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are incredibly important to us; we have a culture of belonging. We're always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce to ensure we can provide the best service possible for everyone. It's not just about the professional experience you bring - we're interested in who you are and your potential. If there's an adjustment to our recruitment process that would help you to be your best, speak to our team and they'll be happy to help

Benefits: Full Benefits Package