Learning and Development Officer; Maternity Cover

Learning and Development Officer (Maternity Cover)

Start Date:

February, 2026

Hours:

Organisation:

The Outdoors Group Ltd Closing Date:04/01/2026

Location:

Home working / Company Offices (Exeter)
About the outdoors group

The Outdoors Group is a ten-year strong, pioneering, ‘for purpose’ organisation primarily based in the county of Devon, providing opportunities for children, young people, and adults to access education, training, and fun experiences in outdoor settings. We are all about creating a fun and fantastic place to work with a strong emphasis on work-life balance as part of a community of like-minded people, focusing on providing excellent development opportunities for all our learners and staff.

Leading in our market, we have heaps of knowledge, enthusiasm, and a strong vision about who we are and where we’re going…. come and join us on the journey!

For all our roles, a DBS and reference checks are required. The Outdoors Group Ltd is committed to the safeguarding of all staff, children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in its activities and in promoting their welfare.

The Learning & Development Officer will support the Head of People & Culture and Senior Leaders in delivering an effective Learning & Development (L&D) function that meets organisational strategic outcomes while strengthening core administrative and process-driven capabilities.

This fixed-term role will:

• Support the development, coordination, and administration of L&D activities across the company.
• Contribute to designing and embedding foundational L&D processes, frameworks, and systems.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning that aligns with both business objectives and individual development needs.
• Provide robust administrative support to ensure high-quality, well-tracked, and well-evaluated learning interventions.

Key Objectives of the Fixed-Term Post

• Ensure efficient administration and coordination of all learning initiatives.
• Lay the foundations for consistent, scalable L&D systems and processes.
• Provide operational support while contributing to the organisation’s long-term L&D strategy.
• Maintain high-quality records, reporting, and data integrity.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Learning & Development Coordination and Administration
• Manage the end-to-end administration of training activities, including bookings, communications, tracking attendance, and maintaining accurate training records.
• Coordinate the Learning & Development calendar, ensuring activities are planned, scheduled, and communicated effectively.
• Support the maintenance and optimisation of L&D systems, platforms, and databases.
• Ensure all L&D documentation, records, and materials are organised, accessible, and regularly updated.
• Support the Design and Delivery of Learning Interventions
• Assist in the creation and delivery of training programmes using both digital and in-person methods.
• Contribute to the development of staple learning pathways and content if needed, that align with organisational values and employee lifecycle touchpoints.
• Tailor training support based on varying learning abilities and department needs.
• Contribution to L&D Strategy and Process Development
• Work with the Head of People & Culture to help shape and embed foundational L&D frameworks and best-practice processes.
• Participate in consultations with business area leaders, Core function and Business area officers, and the in-house training team to ensure continuous improvement.
• Evaluation, Reporting, and Data Quality
• Support the establishment of evaluation points for all L&D activities and help measure outcomes against performance indicators.
• Produce timely reports and dashboards summarising L&D activity, impact, and engagement.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity in all reporting and L&D records.

• Proven experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating learning and development programs.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and training methodologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning authoring tools.
• Ability to conduct training needs analysis and create…