Learning & Development Business Partner
Please apply online (see below). If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk or contacting us on 01732 227383 to discuss how we can assist you in applying.
Learning & Development Business Partner
Salary: £46,870 - £50,011
Working in the heart of the organisation, you’ll be responsible for enhancing the Council’s learning culture, in preparation for local government reorganisation.
You’ll provide expert advice to our Strategic Management Team and analyse data to create learning solutions to address organisational priorities. Your creativity will flourish with the opportunity to design and implement training programmes to develop staff skills and support managers through a period of change.
You will have proven track experience of working within an L&D role, including delivery of training courses, with the ability to engage and communicate with a wide range of audiences. In return, we can offer the opportunity to grow your own skills by building a proactive and meaningful development experience at the Council.
This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).
Why work with us?
We’re proud to be a high-performing local authority delivering essential services that residents rely on every day. You’ll be joining a professional and supportive team where safety, teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
What’s in it for you?
- 37 hour working week
- 31 days annual leave per year
- Additional leave after 5 years’ of service
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a defined benefit pension, with the employer contributions significantly higher than most private-sector schemes
- Free on-site parking at place of work
- Access to employee benefits and discounts on shopping, travel, days out and more,
- Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
- Opportunities to join in with social activities throughout the year
Do you want to know more about the role?
For further details on the role, please contact Dorota Pajsert, HR Manager, on 01732 227092.
Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.
To increase your chances of being shortlisted, do not rely on the use of AI in your application – we want to hear from you about your unique experiences and how you can help us deliver an exceptional development offer for our people.
Closing date: Friday, 10th May 2026
Interviews: Tuesday, 19th of May 2026
Equal Opportunities:
Sevenoaks – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Sevenoaks District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Application notes:
Please apply online. If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by emailing human.resources@sevenoaks.gov.uk to discuss how we can assist you in applying.
Salary range
- £46,870 - £50,011 per year