Learning and Development Officer

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Learning and Development Officer to join our Corporate Learning and Development team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at a corporate level, shaping high quality learning solutions that support our workforce, managers, and Elected Members.You’ll play a key role in delivering learning that strengthens leadership capability, digital skills, and organisational priorities across the council.

About the role

You will be responsible for delivering and supporting a wide range of corporate learning and development activity, which will require you to:

• Organise and manage a programme of corporate learning and development events
• Facilitate engagingface‑to‑face, virtual, and blended learning sessionsfor diverse audiences
• Design and develop high‑quality learning materials with clear objectives and evaluation methods
• Work closely with stakeholders to identify learning needs and align solutions tocorporate priorities
• Develop digital and blended learning modules using a range of tools and technologies
• Use learner feedback and data to evaluate impact and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure learning content remains current, consistent, and effective
• Propose innovative learning approaches to enhance engagement and outcomes
• Manage scheduling, resources, and learning records via the Learning Management System (LMS)

The ideal candidate

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about learning and development and confident working across a large organisation.

Essential experience and skills:

• Strong knowledge of the full learning cycle, including needs analysis, design, delivery, and evaluation
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills, both in person and online
• Experience developing and delivering learning initiatives
• Confidence working independently while contributing positively to a team
• Experience of coaching, mentoring, or designing bespoke learning interventions
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
• A proactive approach to change and keeping up to date with learning and development best practice

Desirable:

• A relevant learning and development or training qualification
• Experience designing or delivering digital or blended learning solutions
• Experience working in a large or complex organisation
• A recognised First Aid training qualification, or willingness to work towards one

Please ensure that you download and read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.

About Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.

Hybrid Working - Minimum of 2 days in the office, however, there may be a requirement to work up to 5 depending on the business and delivery needs.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact : Anna Salmon - anna.salmon@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Interview date:7th & 12th May 2026

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we have a large number of applications.

Application process

We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.

As part of your application, we ask that you complete apersonal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills.This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.

We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal

We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under our corporate commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.