Learning and Development Advisor

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Learning & Development Advisor to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh. This role offers a unique opportunity to design and deliver innovative learning programs that foster growth and development within the organization. You will work collaboratively to create engaging learning experiences that align with the firm's strategic goals, including Diversity & Inclusion and Leadership. If you are passionate about helping others learn and thrive in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a progressive team committed to making a positive impact through learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering learning programs.
• Understanding of how learning contributes to commercial success.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver learning programs, both face-to-face and virtual.
• Manage stakeholders to assess relevant learning needs.

Skills

Program Design

Project Management

Coaching

Communication

Facilitation

Diversity & Inclusion

Education

Degree qualification

CIPD qualification

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Psychometrics

Job description

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Learning and Development Advisor, Edinburgh

Client: Hymans Robertson

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f2888bb753bb

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

The Vacancy

We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning & Development Advisor to join our team. You will love learning and helping others to learn in creative and dynamic ways. Our firm has a thriving learning culture and you’ll be a part of our progressive, award-winning, and collaborative L&D team.

The role will involve designing and delivering a range of soft skills and leadership programmes, delivered face-to-face and virtually. You will enjoy working on various projects aligned with our firm’s strategy (e.g., Diversity & Inclusion, Digital, Leadership, and Engagement).

From time to time, you will need to travel to our other office locations (London and Birmingham).

About You

You will be:

• Able to create climates that promote successful learning experiences
• Motivated and disciplined, with a strong focus on quality
• Happy working in a team with a genuine commitment to collaboration
• Energetic and engaging, able to inspire and develop self-belief in others
• Confident in your ability to help people learn
• Skilled in working with diverse groups, taking a collaborative and facilitative approach
• Able to adapt your facilitation style to learners' needs, meeting them ‘where they are’
• A credible and influential communicator
• Able to work with organizational complexity and think systemically about solutions
• Tuned into leading-edge thinking and use this to create pragmatic learning solutions
• Motivated to grow in your role and help others grow in theirs

You should have:

• Experience designing and delivering a range of programmes
• Understanding of how good learning contributes to commercial success
• Excellent project management and technology skills
• Knowledge of psychometrics and their use in development, including insights discovery, emotional intelligence, and team models

Responsibilities:

• Design, deliver, and measure learning programmes, both face-to-face and virtual
• Deliver individual and team coaching to a high standard (once qualified)
• Contribute to key L&D projects supporting strategic imperatives
• Utilize data to promote a diverse & inclusive approach and benchmark against best practices
• Manage stakeholders, working closely with Business Leaders and HRBPs to assess relevant learning needs
• Maintain high standards of quality and professionalism across all areas of L&D, including digital, face-to-face, suppliers, and curated materials

Qualifications:

• Degree qualification is advantageous but not essential
• CIPD qualification is advantageous but not essential
• Qualified or keen to become a qualified coach