Learning and Development Advisor

Origin Housing

  • London Euston, Suffolk
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Origin – Great homes, positive people and strong communitiesAn inspiring past and a bright futureA home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day really matters to the wellbeing of our communities. Here at Origin, we trace our roots back 100 years, building and managing high quality homes as well as providing support services and housing for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire. We work to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities.Focused on our residents, our driving ambition is to provide services that make people’s lives easier, and homes and communities they can be proud to live in. We are ‘not for profit’ and reinvest all our surpluses back into our varied and vibrant neighbourhoods.The role – Learning and Development AdvisorAs Learning and Development Advisor you will support the delivery of the Learning and Development strategy by designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating a range of learning interventions.You will be a key contact for our people, advising and guiding on all matters of Learning and Development from technical skills, professional and personal development opportunities to use of the Learning Management System (LMS).Working with the People team you will be responsible for successfully onboarding and integrating new starters into Origin Housing right through to the development of our leadersWhat you’ll doYou will
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to design, deliver, and source high-quality learning interventions which are aligned with Origin's goals and within budget.
  • Determine the best methodologies for delivery and design and source appropriate learning interventions taking into account learning needs and our diverse workforce.
  • Ensure the L&D Strategy, policies and work plans are implemented successfully
  • Manage key L&D projects from the project plan stage through to implementation and evaluation.
  • Develop and execute Origin’s leadership programmes to increase managers’ confidence and competence and support this with the curation of The Managers Toolkit, a digital library of leadership resources.
  • Manage, co-ordinate and lead the Origin mentoring programme.
  • Ensure systems are maintained in order to track and report accurate data to key stakeholders.
  • Act as a business partner to designated senior managers(s) providing support and advice, reviewing people data, and facilitating relevant people services to help them meet their business outcomes
  • Act a site administrator for the Learning Management System, setting up and amending new and existing courses.
  • Plan, promote and co-ordinate L&D programmes and initiatives ensuring managers and staff are kept informed of the opportunities open to them
Skills and experience we'd like you to haveWe’re looking for someone who has:
  • Be working towards or qualified CIPD Level 3
  • Current knowledge of effective L&D methods including understanding of learning pedagogies
  • Experience working in a similar L&D role
  • Computer literate with experience of Microsoft package and learning management systems.
  • Housing or similar sector experience desirable but not essential
  • Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills proven in a similar role, including the ability to build effective working relationships, who is confident working with colleagues at all levels.
  • Exceptionally organised with excellent attention to detail
Our ValuesOur core values are at the heart of how we work
  • Take the lead
  • Create energy
  • Build trust
  • Be generous
  • Stay grounded
  • Remember the little things
We're committed to the wellbeing of our people and in creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.Our benefits to you
  • Origin’s ways of working make it easier for you to balance work and home life. You will benefit from flexible working which offers you the opportunity to work from where you are most effective, with the technology and equipment you need, as well as access to flexible space for collaborative working.
  • A generous 25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, that increases with time, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
  • 2 additional ‘giving something back’ volunteer days
  • A pension scheme with contributions from 4% - 8% of your salary
  • Family leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity pay
  • Simply Health cash plan providing money back when you spend on health appointments including physiotherapy, dental and opticians
  • Interest free loans to help spread the cost of a season ticket or another big purchase
  • Annual staff conference, team away days and annual team meal allowance
  • Access to Perk Box for fantastic savings on everyday purchases and much more
  • Free employee assistance programme
  • Opportunities to join staff network groups
  • Refer a friend bonus
We’re also committed to ensuring that our people have access to an excellent range of learning and development opportunities including our induction programme, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and talent schemes along with professional membership if it’s a requirement to your role.Tell us your storyWe are looking forward to learning about you. Please help us get to know you by sending your latest CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the requirements for the role of Learning and Development Advisor.Closing date for applications: Wednesday 29 May 2024Interviews will be held face to face: Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 June 2024Please note that suitable candidates will be invited to interview throughout the application window and therefore the vacancy may close at short notice. However, all candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application and therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

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