Learning and Development Advisor

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting and engineering firm is looking for a Learning and Development Advisor in Manchester. The role involves administering the LMS, coordinating training events, and supporting development programmes. Ideal candidates will have experience with LMS management, strong IT skills, and excellent organizational abilities. Flexible working options are available, alongside competitive salary and benefits. Join us in providing sustainable solutions for our clients across a global scale.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing training logistics.
• Experience creating learning materials and working with e-learning tools.
• Methodical with close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary LMS administrator, ensuring central capture of L&D activity.
• Plan and communicate training events; coordinate logistics.
• Support management development programmes and L&D initiatives.

Skills

Experience administering an LMS

Strong IT skills

Excellent organizational skills

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Education

CIPD Level 3 in Learning & Development or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Articulate Storyline

Job description

As an Learning and Development Advisor you will provide professional, proactive and reliable coordination and administration for the Learning & Development (L&D) function. Lead day-to-day LMS administration and event coordination, capture of training data, and coordinate L&D activity across the business - including the NEXT GEN TALENT early careers scheme and management development programmes. Potential development into delivering training for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary LMS administrator: maintain content, assign training, run reports and ensure central capture of all L&D activity (experience with Brainier or similar LMS desirable).
• Plan, organise and communicate internal and external training events; coordinate logistics and timetables; keep delegates and stakeholders informed.
• Coordinate the NEXT GEN early careers scheme events and liaise with delivery partners and internal business training contacts.
• Support coordination and delivery of management development programmes and other L&D initiatives.
• Manage L&D administration: inboxes, bookings, supplier liaison, invoices (where applicable) and occasionally the L&D intranet/portal.
• Oversee distance learning and e-learning modules, and support the deployment of digital learning content, including mandatory health and safety modules.
• Provide ad hoc project support for L&D-related projects and new initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience administering an LMS and managing training logistics.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office; experience creating learning materials and working with e-learning tools/platforms.
• Excellent organisational, coordination and time-management skills; methodical with close attention to detail.
• Clear and effective communicator; able to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision; flexible and solution-focused.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 in Learning & Development, AET or equivalent (desirable, not essential).
• Experience with Articulate Storyline or similar authoring tools.
• Experience in LMS design and administration.
• Creative and innovative approach to learning design.
• Experience working across a multi-site environment or within a similar industry.
• Experience with apprenticeship data management and reporting.

Knowledge & Experience

• Hands‑on experience with Learning Management Systems and e‑learning deployment.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience coordinating learning initiatives and events, including stakeholder management and supplier liaison.

Company & Benefits

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client‑focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualifications).
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays.
• Hybrid, flexible working with a choice of office location (Manchester or Leeds). We are very happy to discuss flexible working, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.