Learning & Development Consultant

Scotmid Food; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail co-operative in Edinburgh is seeking a Learning & Development Consultant to enhance employee skills through innovative training solutions. The ideal candidate will have a recognized training qualification and experience in delivering engaging training sessions. This role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth, and a hybrid working schedule.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Cash Balance pension scheme

Service-related enhanced sick pay

Staff discount

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Recognised training qualification in Learning and Development.
• Experience in delivering training in various formats.
• Ability to connect with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning solutions in various settings.
• Provide on-the-job coaching for employees.
• Develop interactive learning interventions.
• Build and maintain e-learning modules.
• Support delivery of the 'Grow Aspire' programme.

Skills

Strong knowledge of how people learn and effective training methods

Clear communication skills

Experience coaching and mentoring

Creativity in designing learning activities

Technical skills using online learning tools

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Focus on continuous improvement

Full clean driving licence

Education

CIPD Certificate in Training Practice

Level 3 or 4 NVQ in Training and/or Development

Level 3 Award in Delivering Training

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Level 4 PTLLS or higher

Job description

Overview

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to build a legacy? Join Scotmid Co-op, Scotland’s biggest independent co-operative, as a Learning & Development Consultant and be part of our 166 Year story.

Location: Newbridge, Edinburgh (travel across our sites will be required)

Reports to: Jane Burns – Lead Learning & Development Consultant

Sectors: Retail

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (Hybrid working available)

Why This Role Matters

The Learning & Development Consultant plays a crucial part in the Society by acting as a vital link between the organisation, the Training Academy, and employees across different locations. This role ensures that staff development is consistent, maintaining high standards and sharing best practices throughout Scotmid Co-op. By bringing in professional expertise and recognised qualifications, the L & D consultant creates a culture of continuous improvement and learning, which is essential for the Society's growth and ability to adapt to change.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Learning & Development Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering and shaping engaging learning experiences that support the growth and development of Scotmid Co-op employees. The role will include:

• Deliver learning solutions in classroom, online, and one-to-one settings, this may involve travel and overnight stays.
• Provide on-the-job coaching for Society employees
• Develop interactive learning interventions tailored to various learning preferences and business requirements
• Build, maintain, and monitor e-learning modules
• Assist in developing a video training library
• Regularly review learning materials for accuracy and relevance
• Support delivery of the "Grow Aspire" Retail Management Development Programme
• Participate in learning and development projects or other tasks as assigned

What You’ll Bring

As a Learning & Development Consultant, you should bring professional expertise, relevant qualifications, and a genuine interest in helping others grow. Important skills and qualities include:

• Recognised training qualification such as:
  • CIPD Certificate in Training Practice
  • Level 3 or 4 NVQ in Training and/or Development
  • Level 3 Award in Delivering Training (or equivalent)
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training
  • Level 4 PTLLS or higher
• Strong knowledge of how people learn and effective training methods.
• Clear communication and the ability to connect with different groups in various locations.
• Experience coaching and mentoring employees, helping them improve, this maybe in the classroom or online.
• Creativity in designing interesting and interactive learning activities.
• Technical skills for using online learning tools and updating training content.
• Attention to detail in keeping learning materials accurate and current.
• Teamwork in supporting learning and development projects.
• Focus on continuous improvement by encouraging ongoing learning and adaptability in the Society.
• Full clean driving licence will be required

Desirable and advantageous

• Familiarity with gamification techniques

What’s in It for You?

• Fast-paced role
• Collaborative team
• Real influence and autonomy
• Opportunities to challenge and grow
• Values driven organisation making a difference

Pay and benefits

• Competitive Salary (DOE)
• Cash Balance pension scheme after qualifying period
• Service-Related enhanced Society sick pay and holiday entitlement
• Service-Related enhanced Society Maternity or Paternity leave
• Staff discount across all Scotmid Co-op Businesses – no qualifying period
• Access to Stream – giving you flexible pay and tools to support your financial wellbeing
• Access to Grocery Aid – offering emotional, practical, and financial support
• Cycle to work scheme – save on bikes and accessories through salary sacrifice (conditions apply)

Application deadline: Friday 14th November 2025

Interviews for this position will be held on either Friday 21st November or Monday 24th November 2025. With second interviews being held on Friday 28th November 2025