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SalaryWe have a fantastic opportunity for a skilled individual with a passion for learning and Organisational Development to work as a Training Partner to support a number of the Council’s key services with their training and development needs. In addition, you will work in collaboration with our Democratic Services team to ensure our Members receive appropriate training and development.
What you will do
- Work in partnership with senior managers to establish training needs for their services.
- Provide professional advice to ensure the right solutions are being provided to the right people in the right way.
- Support the development and delivery of training priorities through an agreed plan in line with the corporate training budget.
- Ensure the training has met the learning needs.
- Look at ways to improve our processes and solutions where required.
You will also have the opportunity to take a lead role in developing a new digital and ICT skills learning programme, as well as continually developing and delivering our newly introduced induction programme; ‘Your Welcome’.
You will proactively and continually look for ways to enable our service to have ‘Moments of Brilliance’ and strive to provide an excellent service to all of our customers at all times.
Who we are looking for
You will be an experienced Workforce Training / learning and development / Organisational Development professional who can lead the development and delivery of operational Workforce Training and also be involved in wider team organisation development initiatives and strategic projects.
You will work with key stakeholders across a range of services, both internal and external, to collaboratively understand training needs and deliver effective Workforce Training / Organisational Development solutions.
You will have experience of training needs analysis with an awareness of legislation, formulating training plans, working within budgets, producing quality data, working in partnership with teams/services.
You will offer professional advice on different types of learning interventions, look for opportunities to develop process and solutions, as well as look for innovative ways to bring alternative methods of delivery and continuously improve our service and solutions.
You will have a keen eye for detail, the ability to line manage and coach staff and enjoy building strong working relationships both within the team and the services you support.
Our team works across all council services ensuring the Council has a skilled and competent workforce.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative team, where you can flourish in a supportive, creative, and highly productive environment, gaining valuable experience and transferrable skills.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Sue Burnett, Organisational Development and Workforce Training Team Manager, for a chat on 07795 317981.
Interview information
Closing date: 13 February 2024
Interview date: TBC
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
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At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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