Learning and Development Assistant

Job Description

Are you organised, detail focused and enjoy helping others find the right information? If so, this could be the role for you!

As a Learning and Development Assistant, you will be part of a small team who play a central role in keeping training across the council running smoothly and effectively.

You will coordinate courses, manage bookings and data through the Learning Portal, and support staff and trainers to deliver high quality learning experiences. From setting up sessions to resolving queries, your work will help ensure training is accessible, organised and makes a real difference to how people work.

This role is office‑based, with working hours of 8:30 am–5:00 pm on Monday and Tuesday, and 8:30 am‑12:00 pm on Wednesday. Please note that this position does not offer hybrid or remote working.

• Coordinate courses, manage bookings and related data through the Learning Portal.
• Support staff and trainers to deliver high quality learning experiences.
• Set up learning sessions and resolve queries to ensure training accessibility.

• Communicate clearly and effectively with a range of audiences.
• Use Microsoft Office and digital systems confidently.
• Plan and organise a varied workload, sometimes to short deadlines.
• Work accurately with strong attention to detail.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to support your employment.

The role offers the opportunity to broaden your experience by working closely with colleagues, trainers and external providers.

For informal discussion about this opportunity, contact Bethan Nancarrow, HR Consultant – Learning and Development, at bethan

Interviews are scheduled on Friday 3 July and Monday 6 July 2026. If you are unavailable, alternative dates may be arranged.