Learning and Development Business Partner (R)

Sefton Redeployment; Sefton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Council's Workforce Learning and Development Team is seeking a Learning and Development Business Partner (Employee Development) to design and deliver learning initiatives that build management capability and improve organisational performance.

You will work with HR colleagues and stakeholders to help managers address employee relations issues through prevention, early intervention, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Sefton Council's Workforce Learning and Development Team as a Learning and Development Business Partner (Employee Development). The role focuses on designing and delivering learning initiatives that support employee development, enhance management capability, and improve organisational performance. Working closely with HR colleagues and stakeholders, you will help managers address employee relations issues through prevention, early intervention, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing.

Working alongside the existing Learning and Development Business Partner, you will contribute to the ongoing development of the Council's learning offer, bringing fresh ideas and expertise to strengthen organisational learning and impact. This is an excellent opportunity to help shape a culture of continuous learning and improvement, influence workforce development priorities, and support Sefton Council's ambition to build a skilled, confident, and future-ready workforce.

The closing date for this vacancy is Thursday 3rd September

Interview dates are Thursday 10th September

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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Further information on this vacancy

• Guidance Notes - Completing an Application Form
• Recruitment Pack