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Learning and Development Consultant - Welsh Desirable

Independent Office for Police Conduct -
London

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Full-time | Fixed term contract
£41,878 - £47,008 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Car scheme

Qualifications

Presentation skills
Organisational skills
Root cause analysis
Business
Leadership
Communication skills
Welsh

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468816

Salary

£41,878 - £47,008

£41,878 per annum (Plus London Weighting allowance of £5,130 if based in Croydon or Canary Wharf)

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer

Contract type

Fixed term

Length of employment

Fixed-Term until March 2027

Type of role

Other

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

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Location

Birmingham, Cardiff, Croydon, London, Sale, Wakefield

About the job

Job summary

The IOPC is on a journey to develop its culture, perspectives and ethos to support the organisations core outcomes and this is your opportunity to enter into the varied world of IOPC Learning and Development, allowing you to develop your mindset and approaches to contribute to improving the police complaints system in England and Wales.

The post holder is responsible for supporting the delivery of a comprehensive and high-quality programme of learning and development initiatives, including personal development, to ensure high standards of management practices and leadership behaviours within the IOPC.

The primary function of this post is to provide an in-house learning, education and consultancy service that includes research and development, learning delivery and facilitation, undertake/participate in workforce development projects, develop and manage the organisations learning and development quality assurance and evaluation processes and nurturing IOPC talent.

The post holder is required to undertake any duties that are commensurate with the role of a Learning and Development Consultant.

Job description

Consultancy:

Develop an excellent understanding of the organisations 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.
Lead or contribute to the development and delivery of live training programmes and sessions on a variety of topics in line with the People strategy, at the direction of an L&D Business Partner.
Contribute to the development and delivery of senior leadership development interventions and other Talent/OD projects as and when required.
Champion and contribute to the delivery of organisational change/development in line with the corporate strategy.
Design and lead facilitated discussions, workshops and activities with multidisciplinary groups and colleagues at all levels of the organisation, for example, live LNA, root cause analysis, etc.
Promote the work of the team and inspire others about learning and development through speaking in meetings, delivering presentations and networking at events and conferences.
Drive a learning culture during every conversation, utilising the 70:20:10 model of development.
Maintain and deliver the New Managers Programme.
Form and nurture professional relationships and links with internal stakeholders, teams, and networks.
Contribute to the delivery of the IOPC People Strategy through matrix working across the directorate.
Participate in workforce planning exercises, ensuring development needs are identified.
Devise plans to address development needs identified during workforce planning.
Maintain the corporate induction.
Work with stakeholders to develop digital storyboards.

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.
Contribute to the L&D business and budget planning process by providing stakeholder feedback, business analytics and LNA results amassed through consultancy work.
Follow procurement and contracting guidance when working with external providers.
Develop, draft and present high-quality L&D proposals.
Research, develop, draft, and amend L&D strategies and policies at the direction of the L&D Business Partner.
Deputise for the L&D Business Partner in their absence.
Ensure all work undertaken aligns with and contributes towards to our business strategies and plans.
Regular and consistent use of internal guidance, policies, systems and processes to input/access key information.

Teamwork & development:

Coach and mentor L&D advisors, supporting their personal and professional development.
Commit to a culture of high performance by embracing opportunities for personal and professional growth on the team by having regular development conversations, giving, and receiving constructive feedback.
Actively contribute to team communication and collaboration platforms.

Learning and Development expertise:

Maintain credibility and professional expertise through driving own continuous professional development, keeping abreast of industry advances.
Disseminate your learning, share good practice and ideas for improvement with the team and wider organisation.
Ensure all L&D activities are underpinned by Equality (EIA) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
Ensure L&D products add value and demonstrate impact and return on investment through effective evaluation.
Engage with relevant external organisations to carry out benchmarking activities, access peer learning opportunities and seek out good practice.
Support and guide individuals through their professional qualifications, apprenticeships and CPD activities.
Encourage and support staff to embrace and develop a learning culture across the business

Person specification

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

Travel is an essential part of the job role and successful candidates will be required to travel to various office locations on average of 2-3 times in a month.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Communicating and Influencing

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £41,878, Independent Office for Police Conduct contributes £12,132 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

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

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours.

We'll assess you against these Senior Executive Officer (SEO) Level behaviours during the selection process:

Communicating and Influencing

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, to find out more, please click here.

Throughout the recruitment process we will also assess your Experience, Strengths and Values.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete 3 Sift Questions based on the essential criteria.

Following submission, we will aim to inform all candidates the outcome of their application on 17.06.2026.

Interviews will be held W/C 20.06.2026. The interview will include a presentation, details of which will be sent to candidates if successful following application.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).

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