Learning and Development Advisor

Learning & Development Advisor

Salary: £30,458 per annum
Branch: People & Culture
Location: AFBI Headquarters - Newforge Lane
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week

About the Role

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Learning & Development Advisor to join their People & Culture Branch.

In this key role, you will support the day-to-day running of the People & Culture Branch and lead the engagement and development programme. This specialist role is responsible for adding value in the area of learning and development, supporting AFBI in meeting its organisational goals and achieving long-term success.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about driving high-quality learning and development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

The main duties of the post will include:

• Supporting the development of AFBI employees by administering and managing an annual training needs exercise, including researching and engaging external training providers while ensuring all procurement guidelines are followed.

• Actioning ad-hoc training requests across the organisation in a timely manner.

• Producing regular analysis on learning and development progress, ensuring up-to-date and accurate statistics are maintained.

• Managing and advising on learning and development-related queries, ensuring policies and procedures are upheld and that stakeholders receive a high-quality service.

• Ensuring timely payment of invoices, working closely with the Finance Department.

• Undertaking all duties respecting confidentiality, sensitivity, and duty of care at all times.

• Collaborating with the People & Culture Branch to ensure all services are delivered to a consistently high standard across all divisions, maintaining the trust of AFBI employees.

This list is not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may be required to carry out other duties as allocated by management.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must provide evidence in their application form that they meet the following essential criteria:

1. 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths at Grades A-C (minimum 2 of the 5).

2. A minimum of 1 year's experience in a fast-paced environment supporting and advising on learning and development/training programmes or initiatives.

3. Demonstrable experience efficiently managing a varied workload, meeting a wide range of objectives through coordination with multiple stakeholders.

4. Experience building credibility with stakeholders through effective verbal and written communication to provide sound advice and support.

5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, specifically Excel (including pivot tables) and Word, to support a range of reporting requirements.

Preferred Criteria

• Strong knowledge of online development tools and platforms and ability to quickly learn new technology/software.

• Adaptable and resourceful self-starter who enjoys overcoming barriers to have impact and drive change.

Shortlisting Criteria

• Extent and quality of experience demonstrated within learning and development.

• Relevant or equivalent qualifications (including type and date awarded).

Why Join AFBI?

AFBI offers a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can make a real impact on the development and capability of one of Northern Ireland's leading scientific organisations. You'll have the opportunity to grow your learning and development career while contributing to AFBI's mission to deliver excellence in agri-food science and innovation.

Apply Now!
Take the next step in your career and join a rewarding role with AFBI. Apply today or contact Hannah Fitzsimons 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.