Learning and Development Officer

At Waverley Borough Council, we believe in strong communities, excellent service, and creating a supportive workplace where people can thrive. Whether you’re building your career or bringing valuable experience, this is your opportunity to contribute to something meaningful.

We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Learning & Development Officer to play a key leadership role in shaping the future of our workforce across Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils.

Working within our People & OD team, you'll help embed our People Strategy by developing leadership capability, strengthening employee engagement, and delivering a high-quality learning and development offer.

You'll lead on the planning and coordination of corporate learning programmes, support leadership development initiatives, drive employee engagement activities, and use data and insight to evaluate impact and continuously improve outcomes. The role also includes line management responsibility for the L&D Co-ordinator and close partnership working with colleagues across the wider People & OD service.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience designing and delivering learning and development interventions.
• Has a strong background in leadership development, organisational culture and employee learning.
• Can analyse workforce and engagement data and turn insight into meaningful action.
• Has excellent communication, coaching, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Can manage multiple programmes and priorities while maintaining high standards of delivery.
• Is passionate about inclusion, wellbeing and continuous learning.
• Can build effective relationships and influence colleagues at all levels of the organisation.

Experience with in local government or the wider public sector and a relevant L&D or coaching qualification would be advantageous.

In return for your valued contribution, we offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

- Hybrid and agile working policies

- Training and development opportunities including apprenticeships

- Generous annual leave and flexi time

- An employee assistance programme

- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting:
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The closing date for application is 9am on the 31st August 2026 and we anticipate interviews being held on 9th September 2026.

The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here
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Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time.

Right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.

We understand that some applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with preparing their applications.

All submitted information, whether supported by AI or not, must accurately reflect the applicant’s own skills, experience, and qualifications.

Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.

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