Learning & Development Specialist

Derby College Group

Proposed interview date: 9th and 10th September 2025

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Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting for a Learning & Development Specialist to join our high performing HR team. This is an exciting opportunity to directly influence the provision of the current and future facilitation of leadership and management development solutions. This role will involve hybrid working, including working across sites according to operational needs, and some home working.

If you would like to visit the site and meet the team before applying, please reach out to hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

The Opportunity

As part of the HR team, you will create and deliver training on leadership, communication, time management, and other key topics. You’ll work closely with HR and managers to identify development needs and support change initiatives. You’ll manage learning operations, including the LMS and training materials, while balancing delivery with continuous improvement.

You’ll use data and feedback to enhance learning outcomes and team performance. You’ll also represent HR at internal and external events and contribute to strategic projects. Compliance with policies and professional standards will be central to your role.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.

About you

We’re looking for someone with experience in learning and development, strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, and a data-driven approach to improvement. You should be confident in presenting and adapting training for varied audiences, with experience designing and delivering engaging in-person and remote sessions using diverse methodologies and tools.

Knowledge of HR practices and compliance is essential.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.

The Benefits

• Salary of £42,165 per annum pro rata
• Fantastic Annual Leave allowance of 35 days per year plus 6 College closure days where applicable and 8 statutory days per year pro rata
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.5% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

Safeguarding statement: DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship: Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.