Learning Assistant

NHS Orkney; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Learning Assistant to join their Talent and Culture Team. In this role, you'll provide vital administrative support, helping colleagues navigate learning resources and manage training schedules. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment while contributing to the growth and development of the team. If you have a positive attitude and a knack for organization, this role could be the perfect fit for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in using Microsoft Office Systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to organize and plan effectively to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to colleagues across NHS Orkney.
• Coordinate and schedule induction training for new starts.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Learning Management System (TURAS Learn)

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, or learn and gain experience, undertaking key duties, including but not exclusive:

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

If you have:

• A positive attitude towards delivering a great service
• The ability and experience in using Microsoft Office Systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience organising and planning, and able to meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills

We would be delighted to hear from you!

Interview Date: Thursday 29th of May 2025

If you have any queries, please contact either Graeme McCulloch, Learning and Development Adviser [e-mail] Kendall Pyke, Organisational Development Adviser [e-mail]

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