Senior Learning and Development Advisor

Job Introduction

Senior Learning and Development Advisor

Working Pattern: 37 hours, full-time

Salary: £35,412 - £39,152 (pay award pending)

Location: Lincolnshire, hybrid working (minimum 1 office day per week in Lincoln)

Closing Date: Sunday June 21st 2026

Interviews: Week commencing July 6th 2026

Are you a creative and forward-thinking Learning & Development professional?
Do you thrive on turning ideas into impactful learning experiences that truly make a difference? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and innovative individual to join our Learning and Development Team. We believe in the art of the possible, and we’re on a mission to design and deliver an engaging, high-quality blended learning offer. This includes a suite of development programmes and digital learning solutions that empower managers and colleagues to build the skills, knowledge and behaviours they need to reach their full potential.

If you’re passionate about learning, excited by innovation, driven by the art of the possible and ready to be part of a collaborative and ambitious team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the role

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

• Create and deliver engaging, accessible and outcome-focused blended learning solutions, including digital learning (e.g. e-learning), as well as online and face-to-face programmes for a wide range of audiences.
• Play a key role in designing and delivering employee and manager induction, and development pathways.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the Talent and Development Team, wider HR services, and organisational stakeholders to continuously improve the learning experience whilst meeting organisational needs.
• Support the design and delivery of ILM Leadership qualifications and Coaching & Mentoring programmes (up to Level 5).
• Create innovative, bespoke learning content, including e-learning modules, videos, and digital resources by using programmes such as Canva, Articulate 360, Vyond, Biteable, etc.
• Facilitate engaging online and in-person learning events that meet the needs of our customers.
• Contribute to the day-to-day management and enhancement of our Learning Management System (LMS) and the building of an in-house learning library.
• Leading the end-to-end delivery of learning projects, ensuring timely delivery, high quality, and strong alignment with stakeholder needs.
• Using learner feedback and data insights to evaluate impact and continuously refine and enhance learning solutions.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is:

• An excellent communicator, able to adapt tone, style and approach for different audiences.
• A confident and engaging facilitator, with the ability to deliver high-quality learning both online and face-to-face.
• Experienced in digital content design using authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Biteable, Vyond, etc. and other digital design programmes such as Canva.
• Experienced in designing and delivering dynamic, learner-focused experiences, ideally in management development programmes.
• Adaptable and resilient, with a positive approach to change and challenge.
• Organised and self-motivated, able to manage priorities and remain calm under pressure.
• Experienced in workplace coaching, with a relevant qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Able to travel across Lincolnshire when required (full UK driving licence essential).

About us

At Lincolnshire County Council, we are ambitious for both our residents and our people. As one of the largest county councils in the UK, we are committed to creating an environment where our colleagues can thrive.

We care deeply about our staff and offer:

• A competitive salary of £35,412-£39,152
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A comprehensive benefits package including discount schemes and cycle to work
• A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing offer
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
• A genuine focus on work-life balance, including hybrid working

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we encourage you to review the full Job Description and apply.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Silvia Hanley via email silvia.hanley@lincolnshire.gov.uk

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County 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.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.