Learning & Development Officer Remote
Job description
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We are looking for a new Learning and Development Officer to join our team. We are seeking applicants who has experience of developing and delivering blended learning and development packages via remote methods.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day to those in need through the development of our colleagues to deliver the best possible service.
Benefits:
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata for part time Advocates
5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Separate Life Assurance Cover
Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme.
Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance.
Support with continuous professional development.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit www.voiceability.org
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a homebased Learning and Development Officer to join our in-house training team covering England and Scotland. Your role will require you to help us to continue to embed a learning culture and fulfil the learning and development needs of our employees as set out in VoiceAbility’s Training Plan. This will require the development and delivery of a range of engaging and high-quality learning and development products and packages.
A full time Learning and Development Officer will work 35 hours a week, between Monday and Friday 9am - 5pm. The post is a permanent contract with a starting salary between £22,000 - £29,000 per annum, depending on experience.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring that employees training and development needs are met. By being passionate about your work you will provide professional and empathetic support and advice.
You will be able to research specialist, complex and sensitive topics around advocacy and working with vulnerable adults and children. You will work pro-actively and independently to ensure that the skills delivered to our employees through our training is the best possible, so that the clients we serve feel fully supported, are positive about their experience with VoiceAbility and achieve the best possible outcomes.
About you
You will have experience of working within a learning and development team, delivering blended learning, developing training packages and delivering training remotely.
You will have experience of developing training needs analysis, learning and development tools, approaches and feedback methods.
You must have excellent presentation skills, be analytically minded, passionate about the development of people to meet their full potential and the ability to self-reflect and continuously develop your personal skills and knowledge.
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications: midnight on 12th March, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Interviews via Teams: Week commencing 13th March.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?
Please call Nicola Steele, Development Lead, on 07818542374, or email
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact for further options.
