Workforce Development Coordinator

London Borough of Sutton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Flexible Working

Learning & development portal

Job summary

London Borough of Sutton is seeking a Workforce Development Coordinator to support Learning & Organisational Development across the Council. You will coordinate programmes like Work Experience, Staff Awards, and Staff Network Day, while managing systems and crafting staff communications.

The role emphasizes potential and growth, with a digital-first mindset and strong organisational skills to deliver solutions across the HR & OD services. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• A digital-first mindset with confidence using workplace IT tools and a willingness to learn new systems.
• Great communication skills with an inclusive, customer-focused approach.
• Creative problem-solving to continuously improve processes and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate high-profile learning and organisational development initiatives such as Work Experience Programme and Staff Awards.
• Administer training and manage L&D systems to support delivery across the Council.
• Draft engaging staff communications and support Staff Network Day activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Digital-first mindset

Communication skills

Creative problem solving

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Length of Employment / Contract End Date

12 months

Working Hours

Full Time

Grade

5

36

Salary Range

£34,104 - £36,693 (£37,794 unconsolidated maximum)

Salary Basis

Per annum

Leave Entitlement

26 days

Application Deadline

23/10/2026, 23:55

Anticipated Interview Date(s)

4th November

About the Borough

The London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.

Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world’s leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.

The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the ‘Ambitious for Sutton’ corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family.

About the Role and our Ideal Candidate

Are you passionate about people, learning, and making a positive impact in local government?

We are looking for a motivated and hard-working individual to join us as a Workforce Development Coordinator . Sitting at the heart of our HR & OD service, this role supports the fast paced delivery of solutions-focused Learning and Organisational Development (L&D/OD) services across the Council.

Your day-to-day work will be varied, ranging from coordinating high-profile projects like our Work Experience Programme, Staff Awards, and Staff Network Day, to managing L&D systems, administering training, and drafting engaging staff communications.

We place a strong emphasis on potential, determination, and enthusiasm. You don't need to be a seasoned L&D expert to succeed here. We're looking for someone who is eager to learn, grow, and make a difference. To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Strong Organisational & Administrative Skills: Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, manage multiple tasks effectively, and deliver projects within deadlines.
• A Digital-First Mindset: Confidence using workplace IT tools, including Google Workspace, alongside the adaptability and willingness to learn new systems, platforms, and technologies to support effective ways of working.
• Great Communication Skills: An inclusive, customer-focused approach to building effective and positive relationships with colleagues, managers, and external partners.
• Creative Problem-Solving: A solution-focused mindset, with the adaptability and resilience to navigate challenges, identify practical solutions, and continuously improve processes.

If you are an ambitious self-starter eager to grow your career in Learning & Organisational Development, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: This post has a primary focus on supporting the London Borough of Sutton.

About Us

Joining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.

Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.

We work flexibly at Sutton council offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.

Sutton is a well-connected and attractive part of London, renowned for its excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and rich heritage. Its museums, libraries and wider cultural offer reflect the borough’s strong sense of place and community. The Council has high ambitions for the future, set out in its corporate plan, Ambitious for Sutton , with a clear focus on ensuring Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family.

The Council plays a leading role in a range of local partnerships and places great importance on working closely with residents, listening to local voices, responding to their priorities and ensuring Sutton’s interests are heard across London government.

Sutton is also home to major initiatives such as the London Cancer Hub, reflecting the borough’s ambition to deliver transformational projects and build strong partnerships across sectors.

The Council is committed to tackling the climate emergency, and are investing in new technologies, innovative approaches and changes in the way we live and work, with the aim of reducing carbon emissions and improving our environmental impact.

You will work at the heart of an ambitious, forward-looking team, delivering high-impact programmes and partnerships that make a lasting difference to our residents, communities, and the environment

If you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve your personal ambitions, and put residents at the heart of everything you do, Sutton could be the place for you.

Our Offer To You

As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.

Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-32 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade
• Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave
• Two volunteering days per year
• Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
• Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks
• Learning and development portal offering a range of courses
• Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme
• Confidential health & wellbeing and counselling support

Application Process

We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.
However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Sutton we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our PRIDE values.
Here at Sutton we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.

As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.

Additional Information

We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.

To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.

The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-based basis.