Learning & Development Advisor

Jobwise Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free parking

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

Not-for-profit organisation in Glasgow is seeking a Learning & Development Advisor with strong communication, systems and data skills to support staff and managers with training, onboarding and compliance across the organisation.

You will maintain training records, monitor mandatory training, and produce reports using Excel and databases, while coordinating workshops and liaising with HR and stakeholders. A temporary role with flexible IT support is available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Learning & Development, training, HR, administration or a similar role.
• Experience providing advice, guidance or practical support to staff and/or managers.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, approachable and flexible manner.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using databases.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the onboarding of new starters, including ensuring appropriate training is assigned and access to L&D systems is in place.
• Providing advice, guidance and practical support to staff and managers on learning, development and training requirements.
• Maintaining accurate training records and databases, ensuring information is up to date and compliant with organisational requirements.
• Monitoring statutory and mandatory training, including e-learning completion and refresher requirements, and following up outstanding training.
• Producing training reports and management information using Excel and databases to analyse data.
• Planning, scheduling and booking training across services and assisting with workshops and learning activities.
• Completing quality audits of training records and preparing evidence for inspections and compliance.
• Working closely with HR and stakeholders to coordinate L&D activity.
• Supporting staff with e-learning platforms and IT-based learning with user-friendly guidance.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel

Data analysis

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you an experienced Learning & Development professional with excellent communication, systems and data skills, looking for an opportunity to make a real difference?

A well-established not-for-profit organisation is looking for a Learning & Development Advisor to join its supportive L&D team. The Learning & Development Advisor will provide advice, guidance and practical support to staff and managers, helping to ensure training, onboarding and compliance requirements are met across the organisation.

What will you be doing as a Learning & Development Advisor?

• Supporting the onboarding of new starters, including ensuring appropriate training is assigned and access to L&D systems is in place
• Providing advice, guidance and practical support to staff and managers on learning, development and training requirements
• Maintaining accurate training records and databases, ensuring information is up to date and compliant with organisational requirements
• Monitoring statutory and mandatory training, including e-learning completion and refresher requirements, and following up outstanding training
• Producing training reports, matrices and management information, using Excel and database systems to analyse and interpret data
• Supporting managers to identify training gaps, address compliance issues and ensure staff have access to the learning they require
• Supporting the planning, scheduling and booking of training across services, including assisting with training workshops and learning activities
• Completing quality audits of training records and preparing accurate training information and evidence for inspections and compliance purposes
• Supporting the identification of staff learning and development needs and appropriate training opportunities
• Working closely with HR colleagues and internal and external stakeholders to coordinate effective L&D activity
• Supporting staff with e-learning platforms, L&D systems and IT-based learning, providing clear and user-friendly guidance

We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience in Learning & Development, training, HR, administration or a similar role
• Experience providing advice, guidance or practical support to staff and/or managers
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, approachable and flexible manner
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Experience using databases and systems to maintain records and produce reports
• Confident working with data and able to analyse and interpret information
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and meet competing deadlines
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy and varied environment
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• A proactive approach with a willingness to develop new IT and systems skills
• Good Maths and English skills
• Experience supporting statutory or mandatory training would be advantageous
• Experience delivering or supporting training workshops would be desirable
• Advanced Excel or database skills would be an advantage

What will you get in return for your work as a Learning & Development Advisor?

• £14.04 per hour
• 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Temporary role for up to 3 months, with the position to be reviewed thereafter
• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• Pension scheme
• Free parking
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunity to develop your experience within Learning & Development
• The opportunity to make a positive difference to staff learning, development and training compliance within a values-led organisation