Learning and Development Advisor

Police Federation of England and Wales; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

The Learning & Development (L&D) Advisor will support the L&D Manager in delivering a high-quality and strategic L&D function at the Police Federation of England & Wales. They will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and administration of learning activities and will be the first point of liaison for delegates and trainers on all trainer-led courses.

Key Responsibilities

Support the L&D Manager in undertaking Learning Needs Analysis and developing annual training plans.

Identify, Procure And Brief Trainers:

• Speak to relevant stakeholders to ensure the desired learning outcomes and audience are defined.
• Ensure that internal trainers are fully utilized with their time coordinated effectively.
• Under supervision of the L&D Manager, embark on proportionate procurement exercises to source appropriate external trainers for specific learning interventions.
• Ensure that trainers are appropriately vetted and quality checked.
• Brief all booked trainers on the organization, cohort, and defined learning outcome.
• Monitor feedback about trainers on an ongoing basis.

Co-ordinate and Administer the Delivery of All Training:

• Using agreed plans, ensure that internal and external trainers are booked for all in-person or online courses.
• Liaise with trainers in advance of courses to understand their requirements and any information to be sent to delegates in advance.
• Notify all delegates of course dates, times, locations, and any other relevant information at the earliest opportunity.
• Send out accurate joining instructions in advance of each course.
• Book rooms, equipment, and refreshments where required.

Where deemed appropriate, personally develop training and learning content and author online learning activities.

Contribute To The Evaluation Of Learning And Development Activities

• Log all learning activity, including all key information needed for evaluation.
• Circulate evaluation documentation to all delegates, chase for responses, and log results.
• Monitor and log any anecdotal or qualitative feedback.

Undertake any L&D Administration as it relates to the L&D function.

Skills and Expertise

• Experience of working within an L&D Function.
• Up-to-date knowledge of working L&D best practices.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Strong IT skills.
• Please note that these duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive and may be changed from time to time in line with the reasonable requirements of the Police Federation and as directed by the line manager, on behalf of the Head of Department.

Benefits

We offer multiple benefits to our HQ employees including: flexible working, hybrid working, competitive salary, life assurance, private healthcare, enhanced pension contribution, enhanced leave, employee assistance program, onsite free lunches and refreshments, free onsite gym, free onsite parking, 26 days holiday (increasing with length of service), mental health clinics, support for continuous professional development, employee discounts, and more….