People Development Solutions Adviser

University of Kent; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

43 days leave per year

Excellent pension

Healthcare plan

Job summary

University of Kent is looking for a People Development Solutions Adviser to shape and deliver engaging learning that responds to staff needs and supports our priorities. The role sits within the Development and Inclusion Team, turning ideas and specialist knowledge into practical learning experiences.

You will design, deliver and evaluate a varied portfolio of learning solutions, working across Development, Organisational Development and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to build capability

Qualifications

• Create and maintain digital learning assets.
• Develop e-learning modules, videos and toolkits.
• Utilize the Learning Management System for delivery and tracking.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain digital learning assets in our LMS.
• Facilitate inclusive, engaging learning sessions for staff.
• Coordinate development projects from planning and piloting through to delivery and evaluation.
• Use learner feedback, participation data and evaluation findings to improve our offer.

Job description

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent formed a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

Help our staff grow, learn and thrive! We’re looking for a People Development Solutions Adviser to shape and deliver engaging learning that responds to staff needs and supports our organisational priorities.

Our Development and Inclusion Team creates learning programmes, digital resources and development opportunities that build capability across the University. Working across our Development, Organisational Development and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion teams, you’ll design and improve a varied portfolio of learning solutions. You’ll work with colleagues and subject matter experts to turn ideas and specialist knowledge into useful, accessible learning experiences.

As People Development Solutions Adviser you can expect to be involved in:

• Create and maintain digital learning assets, including e-learning modules, videos, toolkits and resources in our Learning Management System.
• Facilitate inclusive, engaging learning sessions for staff.
• Coordinate development projects from planning and piloting through to delivery and evaluation.
• Use learner feedback, participation data and evaluation findings to improve our offer and report on its impact.

What will you bring to the role?

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

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