Learning & Development Coordinator

The Learning & Development Coordinator sits in the WELD department at St Leonard's Hospice, working in a small team. The post coordinates training and development across the hospice, from scheduling and trainer liaison to wellbeing events. It is part-time, 24 hours a week in office hours at the main site, with at least 7.5 hours on Mondays. Offers depend on evidence of right to work, as no sponsorship is available.

• Coordinate virtual and in-person training, including scheduling, calendar invitations, joining instructions, rooms and delegate lists
• Use compliance data to schedule learning that meets demand and maintains compliance
• Create a varied Workforce Wednesday curriculum for all hospice teams
• Act as the primary contact for internal and external trainers
• Coordinate Learning at Work week and development activity with other hospices
• Oversee and coordinate staff wellbeing activity, including world wellbeing week
• Oversee marketing of WELD activity and liaise with managers to release staff
• Collect and maintain records of education and training for evaluation and CQC inspections
• Use evaluation data to improve training and measure impact and return on investment
• Lead small WELD service development projects arising from evaluation
• Collaborate with stakeholders and academic providers on student placements, including prompt payment of placement students
• Manage apprenticeships, including the DAS system, levy utilisation and promoting funded apprenticeships

• Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English, or GCSE or O Level in both at grade C or above
• Level 3 or A level qualifications in relevant subjects

• Experience in a similar learning and development or training role
• Project coordination experience, or equivalent experience managing complex, logistically intensive operations
• Building relationships and influencing key stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills and time management
• Interpreting data for reports and analysis Skills & knowledge
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Working under pressure and handling conflicting demands
  • Working on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing needs
  • Good basic IT skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
  Checks & eligibility
  • Right to work in the UK, evidenced before an offer is confirmed
  Nice to have
  • Membership of a relevant professional body, such as CIPD
  • L&D or teaching qualification
  • Understanding of CQC requirements
  • Experience of using a learning management system
  What’s offered
  • Up to 41 days annual leave
  • Continuation of NHS pension and annual leave entitlement, subject to terms and conditions
  • Pension scheme for non-NHS staff
  • Free car parking
  • Employee discounts on shops, holidays and lifestyle, plus Blue Light Card discounts
  • Supportive and friendly working environment