HR Consultant - Learning and Development

www.eastsussex.gov.uk - jobboard; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Learning and Development Consultant to join a forward-thinking council. In this role, you will manage a dedicated team, coordinate impactful training activities, and play a pivotal role in the professional growth of staff. Your contributions will ensure that employees are equipped to deliver vital community services effectively. If you have a passion for fostering development and a commitment to diversity and equality, this role is perfect for you. Join us in making a difference in the lives of many while enjoying a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing training events and budgets.
• Ability to identify organisational learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Learning and Development assistants.
• Coordinate training activities and administer the corporate training budget.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Customer Service

Team Development

Diversity and Equality Promotion

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

• HR Consultant - Learning and Development

HR Consultant - Learning and Development

Are you passionate about learning and development and keen to support the professional growth of a broad range of East Sussex County Council employees? We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning and Development Consultant to join our Organisational Development and Training Team.

You will be responsible for managing a team of Learning and Development assistants, coordinating training activities, and administering the corporate training budget. Your role will directly contribute to the professional development of our staff, enabling them to perform at their best in delivering vital services to the community. Experience in managing training events and budgets would be an advantage. Please refer to the full job description and person specification for more information.

This role will require the successful applicant to work from St. Mary's House, Eastbourne to ensure the following operational hours are covered:

• Friday 08.30 - 16.30

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a diverse workload
• Support both personal and team development
• You should be able to identify organisational learning needs, with a clear focus on embedding diversity and equality in all aspects of your work
• A customer-focused approach is essential, as well as the ability to promote a positive customer service culture within the team

We welcome applicants looking for full-time, part-time or job share arrangements. This role is a 1 year fixed term contract.

Please apply with a CV and cover letter, explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as set out in the Person Specification, no more than 2 pages.

Interviews will take place in-person in the week commencing 12 May 2025. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Lynsey Chapple, Lead Learning and Development and OD Consultant at [e-mail] to request a MS teams call or phone call.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

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East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.