Learning & Development Officer P/T 21hpw permanent

The Wildlife Trusts; Colwich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wildlife Trusts are seeking a confident Learning & Development Officer to manage the L&D function at The Wolseley Centre, Staffordshire. This role covers mandatory training, staff development, and keeping training records, with a focus on accuracy and data management.

You will lead the introduction of a new Learning Management System, build strong relationships with staff, volunteers and Trustees, and use Excel to create graphs, pivot tables and charts to inform decisions.

Qualifications

• Confident, experienced L&D professional for Trust-wide administration.
• Oversee mandatory training, staff development and records.
• Knowledge of Learning & Development and updating databases/spreadsheets.
• Detail-oriented with strong Excel skills for charts and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the L&D function.
• Oversee all mandatory training and staff development.
• Maintain training records and oversee LMS implementation.
• Develop relationships with staff, volunteers and Trustees.

Skills

L&D administration

Mandatory training

Training records

LMS implementation

Excel (charts/pivots)

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Excel

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Learning & Development Officer P/T 21hpw permanent

Closing date: Thursday 3 September 2026 Salary: £25,500 per annum pro-rata Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Part time Location: The Wolseley Centre, The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, ST17 0WT, Staffordshire

A confident and experienced Learning and Development expert to ensure the smooth running and administration for the L&D function of the Trust. To oversee all mandatory training and staff development, as well as maintain all training records and overseeing the introduction of a new Learning Management System. This is a central role to the whole Trust and will involve developing good working relationships with staff as well as volunteers & Trustees. Ideally you will be CIPD qualified (or working towards) and have a comprehensive knowledge of Learning & Development/Training and an expert in updating databases and spreadsheets. You will have a good eye for detail and proficient in the use of excel for creating graphs/pivot tables/charts.