Learning & Development Advisor

inploi; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is looking for a Learning & Development Advisor to join their People Team. This role involves designing and delivering training to enhance performance and growth across teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in learning and development, strong instructional design skills, and a creative mindset. Benefits include hybrid working, a discretionary bonus, and a variety of discounts.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Wagestream financial wellbeing

20% staff discount

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified in Learning & Development or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering training.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training needs analysis to identify skill gaps.
• Create blended learning content including e-learning.
• Support onboarding and compliance training.

Skills

Instructional design skills

Communication skills

Project management abilities

Digital learning tools proficiency

Education

CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

LMS platforms

E-learning authoring software

Job description

We’re looking for a fabulous Learning & Development Advisor to join our People Team and play a key role in delivering impactful, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences across our Head Office and Warehouse teams. You’ll design and deliver training that supports performance, growth, and operational excellence, ensuring every Perfume Person has the tools and confidence to thrive.

You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business to identify learning needs, create blended learning solutions, and champion a culture of continuous development.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct regular training needs analysis to identify skill gaps and development opportunities.
• Create blended learning content including e-learning, face-to-face, and virtual workshops.
• Support onboarding, compliance, and role-specific training through a structured annual plan.
• Promote professional development pathways, including apprenticeships and accredited learning.
• Collaborate with managers to embed learning through coaching and mentoring.

What You’ll Bring

• CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent) or qualified by experience in Learning & Development.
• Proven experience designing and delivering training in Head Office and/or Warehouse environments.
• Strong instructional design skills and knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Proficiency in digital learning tools, LMS platforms, and e-learning authoring software.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between locations as required.
• A creative, innovative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

What You’ll Gain

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary Bonus – We love to share our success with you!
• Access to Wagestream, to support your financial wellbeing needs, giving you more control and flexibility with your pay.
• Hybrid Working!
• Access to our TPS Perks which offers you a variety of saving and discount options.
• Buy & Sell Holiday scheme and Life Assurance.
• 20% staff discount, as well as discounts at Superdrug and Three Mobile.
• Round the clock support from our partnership with RetailTrust.
• Cycle to work scheme for those who don’t mind riding up the hills of High Wycombe.

“We’re a sociable bunch of down-to-earth people, who enjoy our work and each other’s company”

Agencies: We are not accepting speculative CVs or profiles and kindly request that you refrain from contacting us.

The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.