Sandwell Children’s Trust, rated as Good Provider.
At Sandwell Children’s Trust we strive for excellence to improve the lives of children.
What we can offer you
* Generous annual leave of up to 31 days, plus 5 additional days for long service recognition.
* Your birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 Bank Holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
* Local government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%.
* Service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards.
* Flexible working patterns and well‑defined career progression.
* Competitive mileage and subsistence expenses (55p per mile) and access to a comprehensive employee benefits scheme.
Fixed‑term contract until 31 March 2027 – 22.5 hours per week.
Salary – Grade G £42,839 – £48,226 pro‑rata per annum plus excellent benefits.
Role Overview
A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Learning & Development Officer within the Human Resources Team. This role is part of the support and growth associated with the National Reforms and will deliver leadership and management development at all levels of the Trust, organise team events, reinforce our coaching culture, and support coaching and mentoring.
Responsibilities
* Design, deliver and evaluate leadership and management development workshops for middle and senior management.
* Organise and facilitate team events and coaching sessions.
* Identify training needs, propose effective initiatives, and support onboarding of new employees.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote learning and development.
* Provide flexible and adaptable workshop delivery on short notice.
Qualifications
* Experience in developing and delivering middle/senior management development workshops.
* Ability to think on your feet and engage with audiences.
* Strong presentation style with demonstrable connection to participants.
* Ability to interpret feedback to improve existing materials and identify new opportunities for portfolio growth.
* Minimum Level 5 qualification in Learning & Development or an associated subject.
Please note that a background in children’s social care is not essential.
Contact Information
For an informal discussion about this role, contact Jaki Robinson – L&D Lead – jacqueline_robinson@sandwellchildrenstrust.org.
For further information on the role or working for us, email recruitment_childrenstrust@sandwell.gov.uk. A member of our Recruitment Team will be happy to give you a call.
To apply, visit https://sandwelldeal.co.uk/apply/
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