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Surrey County Council is committed to the development of its workforce and as such this role is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in Surrey County Council and would encourage you to review our current vacancies which are available to all.
This role has a starting salary of £45,680 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.
We are excited to be hiring a Senior Learning and Development Consultant to join our fantastic Learning and Development team. The team is based in our main office at Woodhatch Place in Reigate.
Rewards and Benefits
- 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
- 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
- Learning and Development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the Role
Our People and Change service has an ambitious People Strategy to deliver which sets out our plan to develop the workforce needed for the future by focusing on 4 cultural outcomes which describe how it should feel to work at the council:
- Inclusive and compassionate
- Collaborative and trusting
- Ambitious and outcomes-focused
- Inventive and dynamic
This role is critical to making that happen. You'll need to be credible and able to build stakeholder networks internally and externally that support career development across our organisation. You'll need good subject matter expertise on a wide range of careers initiatives and to be able to think strategically to align these to our cultural outcomes as well as the needs of our workforce.
If the idea of being part of a Learning and Development team which is committed to making a real impact to public service and to the lives of the residents of Surrey, then this opportunity is for you.
This role will lead on all aspects of career development at the council, from hire to retire. This includes a strong emphasis on early careers at the Council, creating early careers opportunities and developing our talent at Surrey County Council through a range of initiatives including apprenticeships and a graduate management trainee programme. Your focus will be on:
- Leading the strategic development and management of career-related initiatives, including early careers.
- Leading the design and delivery of a careers framework to provide employees across directorates with clear pathways for career growth and Development and gives them ownership of their career paths.
- Leading on creating opportunities for people to start their career with the Council, ensuring that employees receive the necessary support, training and guidance to thrive within the organisation and prepare for future roles.
- Using data and insight to lead strategic use of the apprenticeship levy to support organisational objectives through recruitment and workforce development.
- Using your extensive knowledge of apprenticeship funding rules and procedures to manage numerous high value apprenticeship provider contracts and confidently deal with complex matters as they arise
- Leading on procurement of a high-quality provider base that is flexible to meet and respond to Council's and schools' requirements and working with training providers to develop an offer that responds to needs and adds value, within public sector procurement requirements
- Leading on ensuring the National Graduate Development Programme at Surrey County Council continues to deliver successful outcomes for the graduates and the Council
- Engaging with and influencing internal and external stakeholders to promote careers initiatives and target levy transfers to identified priority sectors
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
- Experience in supporting employees to thrive within an organisation and prepare for their future careers
- Experience in using data and insight to inform strategic use of a large budget
- Understanding and experience of working within the parameters of apprenticeship funding in a large organisation and with multiple providers
- Understanding and experience of public sector procurement of apprenticeships
- Experience of delivering career development programmes in a large organisation
Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.
For an informal discussion please contact Emma Slade by e-mail at emma.slade@surreycc.gov.uk before 27th June 2024.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 07/07/2024 with interviews planned for the week commencing 15/07/2024.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our Values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
- The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
- The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
