Learning and Development Officer

TAMESIDE COUNCIL; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

GMPF, the Greater Manchester Pension Fund, is looking for a Learning and Development Officer to design and deliver impactful learning that builds capability across the workforce. You will support recruitment, onboarding and development of new colleagues, drive continuous improvement of learning processes, and collaborate with your manager and team to deliver a professional service.

The role is permanent, 36 hours per week, based at Guardsman Tony Downes House in Droylsden, with flexible hybrid

Responsibilities

• Support the recruitment, onboarding and development of new colleagues.
• Drive continuous improvement of learning and development processes.
• Collaborate effectively with your manager and team to deliver a professional service to stakeholders.
• Excel as a team player, manage your time efficiently and develop your digital and administrative capabilities.
• Grow with us and develop within a team that values reliability, respect and continuous improvement.

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade E. SCP 11 £28,142 - SCP 16 £30,518

Hours Per Week: 36hours

Base Location: Guardsman Tony Downes House, Droylsden

Assessment Date: w/c 5th October 2026

The Role

Empower our workforce to learn, grow, and succeed as a Learning and Development Officer

About GMPF

At Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF), we are dedicated to securing the financial well-being of our 379,000 members. Every year, these members place their trust in us to safeguard the pension benefits they have earned, giving them confidence and security in retirement. We pay out over £880 million in benefits each year, fulfilling our promise to deliver financial security to our members.

We have almost 200 colleagues in pensions administration who collaborate with over 700 employers, including local authorities across Greater Manchester, the National Probation Service, academy schools, and housing associations. Together, we calculate and deliver pension benefits with precision and care.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and to help design and deliver impactful learning that supports employee growth and organisational success. You’ll play a key role in shaping development initiatives that build capability across the workforce.

As a Learning and Development Officer, you will:

• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and development of new colleagues: Assist with recruitment tasks, and with all work that ensures effective recruitment, induction, and ongoing training.
• Drive continuous improvement: Review and suggest enhancements to our learning and development processes, identifying opportunities to improve service delivery.
• Collaborate effectively: Work closely with your manager and team to deliver an excellent and professional service to all our stakeholders.
• Excel as a team player: Exhibit strong interpersonal skills, manage your time efficiently, and proactively develop your digital and administrative capabilities.
• Grow with us: Whether you’re beginning your career or bringing experience from another sector, we’ll support you to develop your skills and advance within a team that values reliability, respect, and continuous improvement.

Why Join GMPF?

At GMPF, we value our employees and are proud to offer:

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements – work from home and in our modern, open-plan offices in Droylsden, which feature on-site parking, excellent public transport links, and proximity to the M60. Hybrid flexibility is available after you have completed your training and can demonstrate you can fully deliver the requirements of your role
• Generous benefits package – automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering comprehensive benefits and life cover
• Excellent leave entitlement – starting at 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and flexible working hours (flexitime)
• Training and career development – access to ongoing learning and progression opportunities
• Employee rewards and perks – discounts on gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, a car leasing scheme, plus various health and wellbeing offers

Apply Today

If you have the ambition, expertise, and drive to excel in this exciting new role, we’d love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jessica Healy, Learning and Development Team Manager, on 0161 301 7265.

Please read the attached recruitment guidance document or visit our website careers page for support with your application and interview.

https://www.gmpf.org.uk/about/careers-and-current-vacancies

This role is employed by Tameside Council.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

The application process will involve both an interview and a task. More details about this will be provided if your application is successful.

For more information about GMPF in general, please see our website at www.gmpf.org.uk.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to take the first step towards shaping the future of GMPF and making a difference to the lives of our members.