Job Title: Learning & Development Adviser

Job title: Learning & Development Adviser

Reports to: Leadership and Management Development Manager

Department: Human Resources Department

Location: Moulsecoomb

Grade: Grade 7

Post Reference: HR5020

Purpose of the role

The Learning & Development Advisers are responsible for managing the ongoing development and provision of university wide organisational, leadership and management development activity under the direction of the Leadership and Management Development Manager. The post holders also work closely with the HR Advisers, the Equality & Diversity team and senior stakeholders to identify areas where learning and development interventions (formal training, workshops or facilitated sessions) are required and then ensures the delivery of these.

Line management responsibility for: N/A

Main areas of responsibility:

1.  Develop, design, deliver and evaluate in-house training programmes (including corporate induction) to meet identified organisational need, covering a range of general, management and leadership development subjects. Undertaking learning needs analysis and then utilising up to date and innovative delivery methods and techniques to ensure practical, easy to apply interventions are delivered.

2.  Assist the Leadership and Management Development Manager in the production of strategy and plans as required and be responsible for producing annual and termly training plans to meet agreed training and development needs.

3.  Manage a range of relationships including influencing and co-ordinating senior stakeholder groups and external providers as required to ensure that the range of training and development on offer meets identified organisational need. Act as learning and development expert for other internal trainers as required.

4.  Manage the effective marketing of the department’s learning and development activities and associated administration to ensure the widest appropriate take up of opportunities and the efficient running of all processes.

5.  Work closely with HR Adviser colleagues to ensure seamless support is provided to Schools and Departments across staff development, organisational development and human resources activities and that learning needs are included in the Learning & Development delivery plan.

6.  Act as facilitator and coach internally (using specialist tools and techniques, e.g. Myers Briggs, where appropriate): within the department to support training and development activities; and more broadly within the organisation to assist in the resolution of team conflicts or team development opportunities and initiatives.

7.  Monitor, measure, evaluate and report on staff training and development plans and achievements, within agreed formats, budgets and timescales, initiating and implementing agreed changes, where appropriate.

8.  As required, to assist in the development and co-ordination of activities such as mentoring, job shadowing and coaching opportunities for staff in support of wider talent management activity.

9.  Ensuring our Learning & Development solutions are up to date with best practice in the industry by representing the University through participation in national L&D activities, networks and benchmarking, where there is a demonstrable benefit to the University.

General Responsibilities

These are standard to all University of Brighton job descriptions.

·  To undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser grade.

·  To adhere to the University’s Equality and Diversity Policy in all activities, and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible

·  To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

·  To work in accordance with the Data Protection Act

The person specification focuses on the knowledge, qualifications, experience and skills (both general and technical) required to undertake the role effectively. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria. You will be assessed by your completed application form (A), at interview (I) and in some instances through an exercise (E).

Essential criteria / A, I, E
Knowledge / ·  An in-depth knowledge of learning and development theory, with the ability to apply this effectively. / A, I, E
Qualifications / ·  A high standard of education, preferably, but not essentially, to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
·  Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. / A
Experience / ·  Evidence of an excellent understanding and a proven track record of delivering quality standards in a customer focused environment, including the use of innovative solutions to achieve appropriate outcomes.
·  Evidence of providing guidance and advice on learning and development issues; delivering and developing generic staff and / or management skills training and presentations to a wide range of staff groups.
·  Experience of group facilitation, coaching techniques and the application of specialist tools and techniques such as Myers Briggs or similar.
·  Excellent communication and influencing skills.
·  Evidence of the professional and personal credibility required to work with senior staff and within an academic environment. / A, I
A, I
A, I, E
A, I
I
Technical/work based skills / ·  Competent at using a range of standard IT software packages and evidence of the ability to use IT technologies to support HR delivery. / A
Other requirements / ·  Evidence of a sound understanding of equality and diversity and its practical application.
·  Good general knowledge of HR policies and practices. / A
A
Desirable / ·  Graduate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
·  Insight into the Higher Education 'culture' and objectives and the activities and priorities of academic departments.

·  Any appointment is generally made at the bottom of the salary range for the grade dependent upon experience and previous salary.

·  This is a part-time post and is permanent.

·  Annual leave entitlements are shown in the table below and increase after 5 years’ service. In addition, to the eight Bank Holidays, there are university discretionary days between Christmas and New Year. All leave, including bank holidays and discretionary days, is pro-rated for part time employees.

Grades / Basic entitlement per year / Grades / After 5 years’ service
1-3 / 23 days / 1-3 / 28 days
4-7 / 25 days / 4-7 / 30 days
8-9 / 27 days / 8-9 / 30 days

·  More information about the department can be found here

·  Academic departments (schools and colleges)

·  Read the University’s 2016 - 2021 Strategy

·  The University has an attractive range of benefits and you can find more information about them on our website.

Date: January 2017

25 January 2017