Learning & Development Graduate

The Talent World; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Compare the Market in Peterborough is recruiting a Learning & Development Graduate to help build skills, capability and culture across the organisation. This is an ideal first role for a graduate stepping into the workplace, offering hands-on experience in learning business partnering and practical learning design.

You’ll work with L&D Partners to shape digital-first learning solutions, use data to show impact and may pursue a CIPD Level 5 Apprenticeship alongside the role.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a genuine interest in learning and development.
• Willingness to work towards CIPD Level 5 Apprenticeship.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Curious with interest in modern learning approaches and data-informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support L&D Partners to build stakeholder relationships and translate priorities into learning needs.
• Gather and analyse skills, engagement and performance data to identify capability gaps.
• Contribute to digital-first learning solutions and blended programmes.
• Support future-skills initiatives in data, digital and AI.
• Help embed a continuous learning culture through onboarding and mandatory learning initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Digital learning design

Communication

Job description

Curious about what’s next? So are we. Join Compare the Market as a Learning & Development Graduate and help build the skills, capability and culture our organisation needs. This is an ideal first role for a graduate stepping into the workplace, offering hands‑on experience of learning business partnering and practical learning design.

Function: HR Location: Peterborough

Curious about what’s next? So are we. Join Compare the Market as a Learning & Development Graduate and help build the skills, capability and culture our organisation needs. This is an ideal first role for a graduate stepping into the workplace, offering hands‑on experience of learning business partnering and practical learning design.

At Compare the Market, we exist to make great financial decision making a breeze for everyone. To make great things happen, we need people who are ambitious, creative, authentic and united. We’re dedicated to attracting and developing the best talent to make a real difference to our customers, colleagues and communities.

You’ll support our L&D Partners to understand business needs, shape digital‑first learning solutions and use data to show impact. You’ll have structured support and mentoring from experienced partners, with the option to complete a CIPD Level 5 Apprenticeship alongside the role.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support L&D Partners to build stakeholder relationships, understand team priorities and translate these into clear learning needs.
• Help gather and analyse skills, engagement and performance data to identify capability gaps and show the impact of learning.
• Contribute to engaging, digital‑first learning solutions and blended programmes that support colleagues in the flow of work.
• Support future‑skills initiatives in priority areas such as data, digital and AI, helping the organisation keep pace with change.
• Help embed a continuous learning culture by supporting onboarding, mandatory learning and initiatives that enable leaders and teams to grow.

What We’re Looking For

• A recent graduate, or equivalent, with a genuine interest in learning and development and a desire to build a career as an L&D professional.
• Willingness to work towards a professional qualification, with the option to complete a CIPD Level 5 Apprenticeship alongside the role.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, with confidence working alongside colleagues and learners across the organisation.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage several tasks and priorities while learning on the job.
• A curious, proactive mindset, with an interest in modern learning approaches, digital learning, skills‑based development and using data to inform decisions.

Why Compare the Market?

We’re a business built for pace and performance. Here, you’ll be encouraged to think differently, act boldly, and deliver brilliantly in a culture that values results and rewards progress.

We believe diverse teams make better decisions, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive.

If you’re ready to stretch yourself, raise the bar, and grow with a team that’s serious about performance, innovation, and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.