We are seeking to appoint: Learning Development Officer
Aplication Closing date - 12th July 2026
Interview date - TBC
Aims of Job/Job Purpose
This is a key role within the College, and you will be relied upon to be a trusted advisor and source of expertise within the Workforce Development team to support achieving the skills to meet the overall College development strategy.
To ensure new staff have an outstanding onboarding experience and the strategic direction of the College, and ensure this is reflected in the Learning and Development experience of employees.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Oversee the planning and delivery of the annual programme of Learning and Development supporting the College's strategic aims to improve the quality of education.
- Planning and managing the mentoring scheme for newly appointed managers across the College.
- Lead and develop the Learning and Development Strategy to meet the College's strategic aims.
- Lead the training needs analysis across the College to link strategic priorities.
- Arrange the Training Needs Analysis and prioritising the strategic aims, budget and ensure the Learning and Development is delivered.
- Facilitate Learning and Development activities including the onboarding and systems onboarding sessions for new staff.
- Lead on and deliver an agreed programme of management development, to include training programmes, work shadowing and other activities, as appropriate.
- Ensure accuracy of data is upheld and maintained, carrying out regular audits to ensure compliance.
- Manage College Learning and Development and support faculty and divisional areas with the organisation arrangements for Learning and Development.
- Implement various learning methods across the organisation training, coaching and mentoring.
- To create e-learning training packages.
- To keep abreast of latest Learning and Development products and approaches.
- To manage the work of the Professional Development Co-ordinator
- To respond promptly and efficiently to responses for Learning and Development.
- Learning and Development budget is managed.
- Manage the College’s work experience, for external placements.
- An annual Learning and Development Programme is managed and delivered.
- Coaching new managers’ soft skills development programme is delivered.
- A programme is developed and ensure staff are trained in AI.
- New Manager Programme is developed and delivered.
- Draft Learning and Development impact reports for SLT and Governors.
- Manage the College’s TTF funding and placements to ensure new teachers meet their contractual obligations and achieve teaching status.
- Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as directed and required, that is commensurate with the grade of the post.
The Job Description for this role has been attached, please refer to this for a more detailed information of this role.
We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.
Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by, providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.
At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and imbedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.
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The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks. including, enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.
All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a 5-year period.
An online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are employers cannot take them into account.
Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of learners.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
