Learning & Development Consultant

East Sussex County Council; Lewes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council’s IT & Digital team is seeking a Learning & Development Consultant to shape the learning and development approach, identify capability needs, maintain the IT&D Skills Matrix and coordinate training programmes that strengthen service resilience and workforce capability.

You’ll work with managers, trainers, Tech Advocates and external suppliers, oversee budgets, lead the IT&D Steering Group and ensure colleagues have access to relevant, high-quality learning

Qualifications

• Experience planning, delivering or coordinating learning & development programmes within a complex environment.
• Ability to identify capability gaps and develop training plans using data to set priorities.
• Experience managing training suppliers, contracts, procurement activity and/or training budgets.
• Ability to influence managers, stakeholders and suppliers to achieve positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the learning and development approach for IT&D, identifying capability needs and coordinating training programmes.
• Maintain IT&D Skills Matrix and support workforce capability and service resilience.
• Oversee training budgets and schedules, and steer the IT&D Learning & Development Steering Group.
• Ensure colleagues have access to relevant, accessible and high-quality learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with managers, trainers and external suppliers to deliver impactful development activity.

Skills

Learning & Development experience

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Coaching / mentoring

Relationship building

Tools

MS Teams

Job description

Do you enjoy helping people grow their skills, confidence and capability in a fast-moving digital environment? Then join East Sussex County Council’s IT & Digital team and play a leading role in shaping learning, development and digital adoption, helping colleagues build the skills needed to deliver excellent services for our communities

As our Learning & Development Consultant, you will lead the learning and development approach for IT&D, identifying capability needs, maintaining the IT&D Skills Matrix and coordinating training programmes that strengthen service resilience and workforce capability.

You'll work closely with managers, trainers, Tech Advocates and external suppliers, oversee training budgets and schedules, lead the IT&D Learning & Development Steering Group and ensure colleagues have access to relevant, accessible and high-quality learning opportunities.

This role is hybrid, with an expectation of working from County Hall, Lewes at least one day a week and more frequently if there is a business need.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience planning, delivering or coordinating learning and development programmes within a complex or service-based environment
• Can identify capability gaps, develop training plans and use skills, performance and feedback data to inform priorities
• Have experience managing training suppliers, contracts, procurement activity and/or training budgets
• Can build strong relationships and influence managers, stakeholders and suppliers to achieve positive outcomes.
• Have experience leading, supervising or coaching others and supporting their development.

We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are working towards recruiting a workforce that reflects our community, because we recognise the value of diverse perspective and experiences.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place in person at East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1UE. Interviews are expected to take place during September 2026. If you are unavailable, please let us know and we may be able to offer an alternative interview date.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Lucy Winder, Digital Adoption & Capability Manager at [e-mail] to request a MS teams call or phone call.

Be part of something that makes a difference – for our communities, our colleagues and our future.

Choose East Sussex!