The Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Administrator in our Learning & Development team.  Do you have a passion for learning and development and thrive in a busy fast paced environment? If yes, we would love to hear from you.

Our small team designs, delivers and commissions a range of staff learning opportunities for induction, leadership & management, business & administration, first aid, and IT via a variety of mediums.  Additionally, we support staff and managers to identify learning needs and find appropriate solutions.

The Learning & Development Administrator is an integral role in our team. You will mainly be responsible for managing the end to end training administration process on our Learning Management Systems.

Post duties include;

• Managing training events; liaising with trainers, booking venues, organising refreshments and materials, venue set up, and monitoring bookings.
• Responding to training enquiries.
• Ordering and monitoring consumables.

• Promoting learning events.
• Raising purchase orders and invoices and ensuring accounts are settled.

What we need from you:

• Excellent organisational skills
• Thorough attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills
• Experience of using O365 to an intermediate level
• Experience of using Learning Management Systems or similar systems.

This opportunity would be ideal for someone who is looking to get into a career in Learning and Development or grow their administration skills.  

In return, we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance. These include a generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays.

In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as flexible working, membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline:

Closing Date: 11th February 2020 

Shortlisting Date: W/C 11th February 2020 

Interview Date: 13th and 14th February 2020 

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change.

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Should you require any further information or wish to discuss the role. Please feel free to contact Denise Maguire on 0208 871 8256.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils