Learning and Development Advisor

GMCA; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) seeks a Learning and Development Advisor to shape how colleagues learn, develop and grow across Greater Manchester. You will support the design, coordination and evaluation of learning activities to build knowledge, skills and confidence for high-quality services.

Working with stakeholders, you will plan and deliver priorities including training needs analysis, professional development and accessible learning solutions, providing well-organised,

Qualifications

• Experience in learning delivery and evaluation.
• Ability to plan training needs and develop learning solutions.
• Strong organisation and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support design and evaluation of learning activities.
• Coordinate learning delivery across GMCA locations and teams.
• Provide customer-focused learning support to ensure accessibility and impact.

Job description

Learning and Development Advisor

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Grade 5 & 6 (Progressive Grade)

Location: GMFRS Fire Service Headquarters, Swinton and GMCA Tootal Buildings, Manchester city centre

Interviews: Week commencing 19th October 2026

About the role

This is a great opportunity to play an important part in shaping how colleagues across the Greater Manchester Combined Authority learn, develop and grow. As Learning and Development Advisor, you will support the design, coordination and evaluation of learning activity that helps our people build the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to deliver high-quality services for Greater Manchester.

You will help to plan and deliver key learning and development priorities, including training needs analysis, professional development activity, and learning solutions that respond to organisational needs. Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders, you will provide well‑organised, customer‑focused support to ensure learning is accessible, relevant and delivered effectively across different areas of the organisation.

About you

You will be someone who enjoys helping people learn, develop and feel confident in their role. You will understand how effective learning and development can support individuals and teams to perform well, and you will bring a thoughtful, practical approach to planning, coordinating and improving learning activity.

You will be organised, proactive and confident working with a range of colleagues and stakeholders. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities, using feedback and information to shape activity, and making sure learning is accessible, relevant and well delivered. Just as importantly, you will bring a collaborative approach, good judgement and a genuine interest in creating positive learning experiences that make a difference.

For more information about who we are looking for please see the role profile

About us:

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub. We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Our offer:

In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here:

Mandatory Information:

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Hybrid working

This role is part of GMCA's hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to Build Back Fairer in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our [Manchester city centre office / Fire and Rescue service HQ in Swinton / other location] with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: Do what is right for you and the business on that day. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.