Talent Organisational Development and Learning Advisor

Location: Aylesbury

Overview

Are you passionate about helping people grow and thrive in their careers? ​ Do you have a knack for delivering engaging learning and development initiatives? ​ If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Resources HR & OD team as a Talent Organisational Development & Learning Advisor.

This is a part time permanent position working 14 hours, 2 full days per week. The salary advertised will be pro-rata for the hours worked.

About us

We are part of the Resources HR & OD team, dedicated to empowering our workforce and driving organisational excellence. As a forward-thinking council, we are committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment where our employees can thrive, develop, and make a real difference in the community. ​

Our mission is to support our colleagues in achieving their full potential through innovative talent development, effective learning strategies, and collaborative organisational development initiatives. ​ We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of adaptability, professional curiosity, and trust, ensuring we deliver high-quality services that meet the evolving needs of our organisation and the people we serve.

Join us and be part of a team that values ambition, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact. ​ Together, we can shape a brighter future for our organisation and community.

About the role

As a Talent Organisational Development & Learning Advisor, you will play a key role in delivering organisational development and career development projects that help grow talent and support colleagues in fulfilling their potential. ​ You will contribute to the delivery of talent development strategies, including corporate training, apprenticeships, workforce planning, and talent management. ​

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Facilitating interactive training sessions, workshops, and seminars for managers. ​
  • Collaborating with Talent Organisational Development Consultants to tailor training materials to organisational needs. ​
  • Coordinating engaging learning and development platforms, events, and interventions. ​
  • Creating and delivering high-quality learning content. ​
  • Monitoring learner progress and providing feedback for improvement. ​
  • Supporting the development and maintenance of the Learning Management System (LMS). ​
  • Building strong relationships across the Council to ensure awareness and buy-in for programmes. ​
  • Evaluating training effectiveness and making evidence-based recommendations for improvement.

Any-Desk:

As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience within learning and development, including facilitating training sessions and workshops. ​
  • Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse audiences. ​
  • Is skilled in planning, organising, and prioritising workloads to meet deadlines. ​
  • Has strong ICT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft applications and LMS systems. ​
  • Holds a degree or equivalent qualification/experience in a relevant subject. ​

Other information

For further information on this role please see the attached job summary.

Interview date: To be confirmed

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact: [email protected]

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

  • All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

  • a fair and inclusive culture
  • the chance to really make a difference to those around you
  • health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
  • a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
  • ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
  • opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit

Resources cover a wide range of specialisms, including Human Resources, Finance, ICT and Business Operations. Our main focus is supporting the other directorates to provide the best possible service to our residents. To do that, we have to make sure we have the right people in the right roles across the organisation. From our finance teams, working strategically to ensure the best value from public money; to HR keeping our employees healthy and happy, each service is vital in making sure Buckinghamshire Council has what it needs to run effectively and efficiently.

As well as providing high quality services to other areas of the Council, you could also be helping us build on the revenue which comes from our external clients. If you are ambitious, customer-focussed and bursting with new ideas, we want to hear from you.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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