Learning & Development Advisor

Are you an engaging and people centric Learning and Development Advisor looking for a new career move in the charity sector?

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Learning & Development Advisor to provide high level support to the People & Culture team on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. So if you are considering a new career for 2023 why not come and join us at the RSPCA!

The Learning and Development team sit at the heart of the People & Culture team to provide strong Learning and Development support to the whole organisation and drive change. The role will contribute in a hands-on way to the creation, design and delivery of learning and development initiatives across the whole Charity. You will bring energy, enthusiasm and possess a natural passion for sharing knowledge. Are we peaking your interest yet?

The role will be mainly homebased with occasional travel to our office based in Horsham, West Sussex.

Here's some of the key work that you will be doing...

Working closely with the Learning & Development Managers and L&D colleagues to assist in the design and delivery of learning initiatives and to support the following:

• Delivering leadership and management development that underpins the leadership culture and drives transformational change.
• Facilitating and delivering our induction programme, that builds on our Values. This will include organising and delivering the virtual induction event to new starters.
• Fostering positive relationships and working closely with key stakeholders - determining the requirements for learning and providing appropriate solutions to support their needs.
• Supporting the implementation of the new RSPCA strategy and the Values and Behaviours Framework as a key part of the P&C team
• Ensure we harness technology, best practice and modern ways of thinking in our approach to learning and development
• Promote continuous improvement
• Review and update the Learning Management System to ensure all relevant training activities are recorded and that accurate data is maintained for reporting
• Assist in the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of learning
• Assisting as a subject matter expert to HR Business Partners and central admin staff

What we are looking for in you...

• Strong facilitation skills
• Experience of delivering leadership development training and supporting managers with their development needs
• Excellent influencing, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Established experience in partnering with different areas of an organisation
• Sound knowledge of theory and best practice in Learning & Development
• A solid understanding of identifying learning needs and how to translate this into actions across the organisation
• A forward thinking attitude with a genuine interest in the latest learning and development practices
• Strong attention to detail is a fundamental part of this role, with the ability to prioritise and manage high volumes of work, maintain quality and accuracy, without compromising on excellent service
• The ability to put the employee/customer experience at the heart of everything you do
• Experience of working with suppliers would be advantageous

Our Values

* We are compassionate * We are inspirational * We are committed * We are expert * We act with integrity *

Why work for the RSPCA?

It's an exciting time to join us in the decade of our bicentenary as we focus on our Strategy to 2030. The RSPCA works 365 days a year, rescuing all animals of all types from abuse, neglect, and injury.

Benefits:

• Great Annual Leave benefits - 25 days annual leave on entry rising after 5 years
• Additional Society day around Christmas.
• Generous pension scheme
• Associated life assurance and group income protection scheme
• Access to private healthcare scheme
• Employee assistance programme.
• Flexibility in Hours - We understand the importance of work-life balance
• Family friendly policies
• Dog friendly offices!

How to apply

To make an application please visit our career's site by using the following link:

https://jobs.rspca.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/learning--development-advisor-0595-south-east-london-hub/613/description/

Please note we are unable to accept applications via Indeed - please use the link above.

We review applications as they are received, so early submissions are highly encouraged. We reserve the right to close this advert once sufficient applications have been screened and progressed.

All online information and documents are available in alternative formats, including Braille and large font, upon request from the Resourcing Team. Our email address can be found on the advert linked above.

All online information and documents are available in alternative formats, including Braille and large font, upon request from the Resourcing team.

We strongly believe in being an innovative, diverse, and inclusive organisation and recognise that diversity in all of our people will help achieve that purpose and our mission more effectively. We actively encourage and seek applications from a wide diversity of candidates and in particular welcome applications from minority ethnic, black, and candidates with disabilities, who are currently under-represented at the RSPCA.

Please note we are not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies or seeking support for this opportunity.

Ending cruelty, promoting kindness and alleviating suffering to animals.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: £32,314.00-£35,343.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Horsham

Application deadline: 27/06/2023