Learning and Development Consultant – Welsh Desirable

Main Responsibility

Consultancy:

• Develop an excellent understanding of the organisation’s business priorities, structures, and skills profile.
• Work with key stakeholders to understand business issues and learning needs, diagnose problems and advise on L&D interventions which have measurable benefits and impact.

Business & workflow management:

• Responsible for the delivery of L&D work packages/projects through effective self-management, prioritisation, and collaboration with others.
• Work closely with managers and peers across the team to continuously re-evaluate and re-prioritise workloads to ensure a smooth delivery of L&D products to the business.

Teamwork & development:

Please refer to the Job Description for full role responsibilities. 

The Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate:

Essential Experience

• CIPD Level 5 qualification in L&D consultant or equivalent/higher qualification/experience.
• Knowledge of learning and development practices, and current theories.
• Knowledge of leadership and management development theories and practical application in the workplace.
• Knowledge of the learning methodologies.
• Experience of developing, delivering, and evaluating learning to a range of audiences with differing abilities.
• Good understanding of learning theories & practice and demonstrable experience of applying these concepts in a live environment.
• Proven experience of live training delivery
• Experience of identifying and solving problems through analysis and consultation.
• Experience of leading, facilitating, and motivating groups to achieve collaborative outcomes.
• Experience of managing a high workload within a rapidly changing environment.
• Experience of writing high quality and complex business documents.
• Experience of effectively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• (Desirable) Professional experience of Learning & Development in a public sector, or legislative context.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, including oral, written and presentation.
• Excellent facilitation skills, and the ability to ‘read the room’ to pivot, if necessary.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• The ability to work in an environment with competing priorities and demands.
• The ability to motivate self and others.

Other Essential

We believe that diverse perspectives contribute to a more innovative and dynamic workplace. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are typically under-represented or disadvantaged in society. This includes women, people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, parents and carers, and disabled candidates, including neurodiverse candidates. 

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and supported.

The role requires clearance to BPSS

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Reasonable Adjustments:

The IOPC is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. 

Please refer to our Reasonable Adjustment guidance document linked to this job advert on how to access Reasonable Adjustments with us. 

Package Description

What we Offer:

• 27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days)
• The option to buy, sell, or carry over annual leave is reviewed each year and offered when possible
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan provided by BHSF
• Civil Service pension
• Civil Service maternity leave package
• PAM employee assistance programme
• Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup
• Car Leasing Scheme
• Staff Networks focussed on each of the protected characteristics - run for staff, by staff: Enable Network, Age Network, Welsh Network, Pride and LGBTQ+ Network, Sex and Family Network, Race, Religion and Belief Network
• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

Additional Information:

Although we are currently unable to guarantee a longer or more permanent contract, if the role can be extended or made permanent, the successful post holder may be offered the role first without further interview.

Rydym yn croesawu ymgeiswyr i ymgeisio am rolau trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg fel eu dewis iaith.

About the Company

Be yourself:

The IOPC is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity in everything we do. Our vision is to be, and to be seen as, a leader in inclusive employment and services, demonstrating this ethos in everything that we do. 

• Being a Disability Confident employer, the IOPC is dedicating to removing the barriers for disabled people to thrive in the workplace. Please refer to our Reasonable Adjustment guidance document linked to this job advert on how to access Reasonable Adjustments with us. 
• Our Staff Networks are constantly working to make the IOPC the leaders of inclusive employment, from our Allyship Programme to Welsh Language Standards and our Know the Line Policy, we are constantly seeking new ways to create an environment for all to develop and thrive.

Working Conditions

The IOPC operates a hybrid working policy which requires all staff to work an average of 40% of their contractual hours at their office base (or another office for business reasons). Office attendance time includes in-person training, meetings with stakeholders and families, and attending events.