Learning and Development Officer (Adults)

NATIONAL CHILDRENS BUREAU; Highweek; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 Days Annual Leave

Generous Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

National Children’s Bureau is seeking a Learning and Development Officer (Adults) on a part-time basis (28 hours per week, 0.8 FTE). Homebased with hybrid options across the UK; salary £34,408 FTE or £27,526 for 28 hours per week.

The role focuses on translating evidence into meaningful learning for adults in social care and related sectors. You will design and deliver learning experiences, including workshops and webinars, and build strong relationships with senior leaders and practitioners

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering learning for adults in social care.
• Ability to translate policy and research into practical training.
• Strong facilitation and webinar delivery skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as required.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering engaging learning and development activities for adult audiences.
• Translating complex research and policy into accessible training.
• Developing high-quality learning outputs (workshops, webinars).
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and supporting collaborative projects.
• Managing multiple projects effectively in a busy environment.

Skills

Facilitation

Adult social care

Research translation

Stakeholder mgmt

Public speaking

Knowledge mobilisation

Job description

For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.

We are now looking for a passionate and experienced Learning and Development Officer to join our adults’ team on a part-time basis (28 hours per week, 0.8 FTE).

Learning and Development Officer (Adults)
Contract:Permanent
Work Pattern:Part Time, 35 hours per week (0.8 FTE).
Salary:£34,408 per annum, FTE (£27,526 per annum for 28 hours per week)
Location:Homebased – however NCB promotes a hybrid, flexible way of working, staff can work remotely or from our Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 or Central Sheffield Research in Practice offices if they wish

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled facilitator with strong experience in adult social care (or a related sector, e.g. housing, homelessness, mental health or criminal justice) who is motivated to make a real impact. While the role requires a solid understanding of research and its application, it is not a primary research post—the focus is on translating evidence into meaningful learning and development opportunities.

You will play a key role in designing and delivering high-quality learning experiences, including programmes, full-day workshops, webinars, and events, working with diverse audiences such as senior leaders and practitioners.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing and delivering engaging learning and development activities for a range of audiences
• Translating complex research, policy, and legal frameworks into accessible, practical learning
• Developing high-quality learning outputs (e.g. workshops, programmes, webinars)
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and supporting collaborative projects
• Managing multiple projects effectively in a varied and fast-paced environment

We are looking for someone who brings:

• In-depth knowledge of adult social care, or related sectors such as criminal justice, housing and homelessness, or mental health
• Experience in facilitation and delivering learning, including workshops and webinars
• A strong understanding of research, policy, and practice frameworks
• Skills in knowledge mobilisation, with a passion for co-production and evidence implementation
• Proven experience in relationship management
• Excellent communication skills, including confident public speaking
• Understanding of learning theory and its application
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work flexibly (including occasional travel and overnight stays)

Research in Practice

Research in Practice is part of the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) family. For over 60 years, the NCB has been building a better childhood for all.

Research in Practice works with organisations across the adults and children’s social care, health and criminal justice sectors, supporting them to develop an evidence-informed approach to their work. This role is focused on our work with Adults. Our focus is on using evidence from research, practice and lived experience, to provide resources that improve policy and services, in order to achieve positive outcomes for people of all ages.

About NCB

For more than 60 years, the National Children’s Bureau has championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. We interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families.

Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how we improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. We push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. We are united for better childhoods and brighter futures.

The Benefits

• 30 Days Annual Leave
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible Working
• Winter Holiday Closure & Break
• Employee Assistance Programme

Applications close at 08:00am on Tuesday 1st September 2026

Assessment and interviews to be conducted on Monday 14th September 2026.
Please notethat we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible

We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on.