Learning Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Learning Assistant to provide essential administrative support within the Talent and Culture Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills while assisting colleagues in accessing vital learning resources. You will coordinate training for new starters, manage administrative tasks, and ensure a seamless onboarding experience. If you have a positive attitude and a knack for organisation, this part-time position is perfect for you. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will make a real difference in the learning journey of others.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative support.
• Ability to coordinate and schedule training effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues in navigating learning content on the LMS.
• Coordinate induction training for new starters.

Skills

Microsoft Office Systems

Organising and Planning

Customer Service

Tools

TURAS Learn

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Job Title: Learning Assistant

Salary: Band 2 £26,234 – £28,350 including Distant Islands Allowance pro rata per annum

Hours: Part Time 29.6 hours per week (We are willing to discuss the pattern of working hours)

Location: The Balfour

Contract: Fixed Term for 8 months due to Maternity Cover

Job Description

The Talent and Culture Team is seeking a Learning Assistant to join our team based at The Balfour.

As the Learning Assistant, you will play a key role in providing administrative support to our colleagues across NHS Orkney, ensuring they can find, access, and complete learning resources.

Working within the Talent and Culture Team, you will have the opportunity to practice, learn, and gain experience undertaking key duties, including but not limited to:

1. Supporting colleagues and trainers in using, navigating, and finding learning content on our Learning Management System (TURAS Learn).
2. Coordinating and scheduling induction training for new starters, creating itineraries to map out their training, and meeting new starters during their training weeks.
3. Undertaking administrative duties, such as ordering and invoicing, electronic-rostering, and monitoring inboxes.
4. Extracting reports for the organisation and trainers from our Learning Management System (TURAS Learn).
5. Answering phones and being the first point of contact for queries, escalating where appropriate.

Ideal Candidate

• A positive attitude towards delivering excellent service.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience in organising and planning, with the ability to meet deadlines.

We would be delighted to hear from you!

Interview Date: Thursday, 29th of May 2025

If you have any queries, please contact:

• Graeme McCulloch, Learning and Development Adviser, at [email protected]
• Kendall Pyke, Organisational Development Adviser, at [email protected]

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Check.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Orkney (NHSO) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).