Learning and Development Officer

OnSide; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity is seeking a Learning and Development Officer to coordinate training activities and support staff development. This role requires effective communication, L&D experience, and proficiency with various office software. The position offers flexibility in working hours, a salary between £29,000 and £34,000, and numerous benefits including a matched pension and generous leave policies. Join a team dedicated to providing young people the opportunity to thrive in their communities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company matched pension

Voluntary benefits on discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in an L&D role.
• Experience in managing learning programmes.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Talent Academy activities and programmes.
• Support training and development initiatives.
• Manage various events and L&D activities.

Skills

L&D co-ordination

Effective communication

Office software knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Are you passionate about the learning and development? Do you have an excellent understanding of L&D activities and processes? We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised and committed individual to join a small and friendly team as a Learning and Development Officer.

Position: Learning and Development Officer (known internally as Talent Academy Officer)

Location: London/Hybrid working (two days a week in the London office/White City, combined with home-working and frequent travel across the Youth Zone network as required)

Salary: £29,000 - £34,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Agile working organisation with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days with length of service) plus bank holidays, birthday leave and annual leave purchase scheme (from day one of employment); company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay; voluntary benefits with discounts on health and wellbeing, retail and leisure.

Closing Date: 12noon 8th January 2026 – we may close the advert early depending on the volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply ASAP.

First stage interviews (virtual): Monday 19th January 2026
Second stage interviews (in-person): Tuesday 27th 2026 in London
There will also be a short, values‑based phone interview between Stage 1 and 2.

About The Role

As a pioneering and growing charity, the award‑winning Talent Academy has grown from strength to strength, expanding employee development programmes and supporting staff learning and growth at all levels, from part‑time youth workers to Board members and everyone in between.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with high profile stakeholders, trainers and learners, helping to implement excellent learning and development activities, both established and new. Supported by the Talent Academy team, you will be the central co‑ordinator of all Talent Academy activity, managing a variety of programmes, with lots of opportunity for your own growth and development. It is a busy and varied role involving events management, co‑design and, in some instances, co‑delivery. The role would suit someone at Officer level or an L&D Assistant looking to move up.

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the learning and development of all people with an excellent understanding of L&D activities and processes.

• Demonstrable experience of working within an L&D role
• Experience of end‑end co‑ordination and management of learning programmes
• Experience of communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including senior teams
• High level knowledge of and skill with various Office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience of producing accurate reports and analytics

About The Organisation

A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state‑of‑the‑art, multimillion‑pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country’s most economically disadvantaged areas. The organisation trains the amazing people that run them and offers continuing support to youth zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities.

As a growing and ambitious charity, you will be offered responsibility, variety and the chance to work with a team wholly invested in providing young people with the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from under‑represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. Our dedicated Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

The organisation will contribute towards reasonable travel costs for candidates invited to attend face‑to‑face interviews when they are travelling from outside the local area. This approach reflects its commitment to fairness and equality of opportunity.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.