Learning and Workforce Development Lead
Permanent
Grade 5 - £40,221 - £48,474
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week
Overview:
Birmingham City Council is seeking enthusiastic and experienced professionals for the role of Learning and Workforce Development Officer within our City Housing Directorate's Strategy and Enabling Function. This vital role focuses on the development and operational delivery of our City Housing Workforce Strategy, aiming to uplift and empower our workforce to deliver exceptional, customer-focused housing services. Join us in a transformative capacity, helping to shape and improve our city's housing landscape through strategic learning initiatives and talent development.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the design and implementation of the City Housing Workforce Strategy, aligning training needs with the council's strategic objectives, sector regulations, and operational requirements.
* Developing and providing learning and development solutions, advice, and guidance to enhance managerial and employee performance across the housing services.
* Managing online learning platforms and innovating digital solutions, utilising the Learning Management System (LMS) effectively to develop skillsets within our workforce and ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements.
* Understanding workforce competences and undertaking detailed learning and training needs analyses to tailor programmes that address diverse learning styles and support the council's strategic outcomes.
* Developing and supporting the execution of talent development programs including mentoring, succession planning, leadership development, and apprenticeship programs.
* Acting as a steward for diversity and inclusion, embedding these principles in all activities and promoting the council's core values and behaviours.
A successful candidate would be a strong communicator and clear thinker with a creative and innovative approach to problem-solving, capable of working independently using one’s own initiative as well as part of a team. They would have skills and experience in the following areas:
* Designing, planning, and delivering training, learning, and development initiatives, including blended learning solutions.
* Improving online learning platforms and effectively evaluating, reviewing, and refreshing course content.
* Undertaking learning and training needs analysis and developing solutions.
* Excellent interpersonal, facilitating, coaching, and influencing skills to train, guide and advise colleagues across the organisation.
* Strong management skills, capable of handling multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
* Proficient in IT and able to leverage technology to enhance learning experiences and operational efficiency.
* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to critique, challenge, and use evidence to drive decision-making and performance improvement.
The role demands a candidate who is not only skilled in training and workforce development but also one who is adept at managing change and promoting best practices within a public service context.
We Offer:
* A dynamic work environment where you can truly make a difference.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role, ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
Interviews for this post will take place virtually via video conferencing. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information.
For any informal enquiries please contact: Gemma Brodrick gemma.brodrick@birmingham.gov.uk
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be undertaken.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Job Description and Person Specification: Learning Workforce Development Lead - GR5 JDPS.docx
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