Learning and Development Advisor

Oldham College are looking to recruit an experienced Learning and Development Advisor.

Salary: £28,819 - £33,527

Are you looking for a rewarding job, and a secure employer with amazing benefits?

Do you want to work for an award-winning organisation?

We’re looking for someone with experience of co-ordinating and delivering learning and development but who wants a broader and more interesting role. Someone who has an interest in employee engagement a good understanding of the importance of development and engagement to retention, performance and job satisfaction.

As Learning and Development Advisor you will:

• Co-ordinate the development and delivery of the College’s CPD plan; liaising with other delivery teams and external providers and working with managers to assess both individual, departmental and organisational learning and development needs.
• Deliver training sessions to employees and managers and facilitate staff events including the College Welcome event.
• Co-ordinate the College’s Professional Development Review scheme and manage the Performance and L&D modules in the HR system ( iTrent).
• Co-ordinate the annual employee engagement survey and subsequent action planning

You will have excellent facilitation skills and experience of organizing and facilitating staff sessions and events.

You will have excellent oral communication skills; able to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of people in various settings

You will be a highly organised individual, capable of managing a variety of tasks and ensuring priorities are addressed and deadlines are met.

You will have a qualification in learning and development and will be qualified to CIPD Level 3, but ideally Level 5.

Experience of using MHR I-Trent would be an advantage.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants a new challenge and genuine career development.

About Oldham College

We are Oldham’s specialist provider of technical and professional work-related education and training.

Oldham College is at the forefront of reshaping post-16 education to deliver the future skills needed by learners of all ages. That means we are expanding our workforce to find the very best talents who can really make a difference to people’s lives.

We’re also at the heart of the Oldham community. That means we are committed to working with both young people and adults, and in partnership with employers and other stakeholders, to achieve the best economic and social outcomes that we can.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. 

You will benefit from:

- Generous holiday allowances – (32 days + Bank Holidays +2 weeks over the Christmas period)

- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)

- A fantastic range of employee benefits and rewards

- An award-winning programme of Continuous Professional Development for all staff

- State-of-the-art facilities including an on-site Café, Hair and Beauty Salon, O-site day Nursery

- A modern, vibrant campus in an accessible town centre setting

- Great staff support including an Employee Assistance Programme which includes legal and financial advice and a confidential counselling

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable laws, a pre-employment screening could include, employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the role.

Oldham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Any appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and a check of the DfE Barred List