EO2 - Learning and Development

EO2 - Learning and Development

Location: Newforge
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £15.83 per hour

About AFBI

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) delivers world-class scientific research and services in agriculture, food, fisheries, veterinary sciences, and the environment.

Key Responsibilities

As part of the Engagement and Development team, duties will include:

• Administering and coordinating the annual organisational training needs analysis process.
• Researching and engaging external training providers while ensuring procurement procedures are followed.
• Processing and coordinating ad-hoc training requests across the organisation.
• Producing regular reports and analysis for senior stakeholders on learning, development, engagement, and wellbeing activities.
• Maintaining accurate records, statistics, and management information.
• Supporting and promoting employee engagement and health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Providing advice and guidance on learning and development policies and procedures.
• Creating engaging monthly and quarterly staff communications relating to wellbeing, training, and development opportunities.
• Processing and monitoring invoices in collaboration with the Finance Department.
• Coordinating student placements and visiting worker programmes, liaising with universities, managers, supervisors, and participants.
• Handling sensitive information with confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion.
• Supporting the wider People & Culture team to ensure a consistent, high-quality service across AFBI.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade A*-C, including English Language and Mathematics.
• At least 1 year's continuous experience in a fast-paced environment supporting Learning & Development programmes and employee engagement/wellbeing initiatives.
• Experience managing a varied workload and coordinating activities involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience providing advice and support through effective verbal and written communication.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word, including reporting functions such as pivot tables.

Desirable Criteria

Applicants with the following experience may have an advantage:

• Knowledge of online learning and development platforms and digital tools.
• Experience managing purchase orders and invoice processes.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and technologies.
• A proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused approach to work.

Apply Now!
Take the next step in your career and join a rewarding role with our client. Apply today or contact Robyn Barry at [email protected]

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.