Learning Development Officer June 2012 - Young Epilepsy

1 JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Learning & Development Officer (one year fixed term contract) Department: Human Resources Leaning & Development Reports to: Head of Learning and Development Job Purpose To support the Head of Learning & Development in the effective delivery of the overall L&D strategy. The post holder will identify Development needs, design, create and deliver solutions across the organisation at every level. Responsible for setting clear points of evaluation and able to demonstrate the degree of success achieved for all L&D interventions.

2 Key Tasks To create design and deliver the statutory, mandatory, developmental and organisational change training requirements for new and existing staff in both across all areas of the organisation. Monitor regulatory requirements for staff training and competence and ensure that all requirements and subsequent changes are reflected in all statutory and mandatory training . To create design and deliver L&D solutions to support the organisational change and Development outlined in the overall L&D strategy using a blend of methodologies including computer based, self managed Learning , remote delivery, management cascade, class room and on job Learning as appropriate.

3 Ensuring that every L&D intervention has clear business focused aims that enable robust evaluation of the event s effectiveness, and measurement of return on investment. Undertake evaluation of all L&D interventions at between one and three months following the event, and report against agreed KPIs. To provide Development by coaching and 1 to 1 support where the need for this has been established. To record, collate and retain management information to demonstrate progress against KPIs and departmental goals and objectives.

4 To contribute to L&D communications using a variety of mediums, mail, Intranet, paper etc. To keep up to date with current thinking on training practice and methods; e- Learning Development and rapid on-line software technology. Answering training related issues and provide high quality customer service across the organisation. General Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with Health & Safety regulations as given in Health & Safety Manual. This Job Description is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other appropriate duties from time to time.

5 Young Epilepsy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and Young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Skills/ Experience Holds a recognised training qualification - Desirable Experienced in design and delivery of training within a care environment - Desirable Ability to monitor and interpret regulatory requirements form Care Quality Commission and OFSTED - Desirable Experienced in the delivery of management Development programmes - Essential Ability to matrix manage project teams - Essential Excellent training skills Essential Excellent Coaching Skills - Desirable Excellent personal and time

6 Management skills - Essential june 2012 PERSON PROFILE Job Title: Learning & Development Officer Department: Human Resources Key Criteria Essential Desirable Qualifications Good standard of education Recognised training qualification Experience Design and delivery of innovative training programmes Design and delivery of training programmes within a care environment Skills and Knowledge Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Computer literate with good Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills. Skilled in the use of accelerated Learning techniques Personal Qualities Good interpersonal skills, approachable and flexible.

7 Well organised and able to prioritise own workload A good team player Committed to own personal Development Able to demonstrate the behaviours and values of the Young Epilepsy as a Top Performing Organisation A self-starter requiring minimum supervision Able to demonstrate the following competencies Create a Learning environment Take responsibility for own Development . Make sound business judgements Have an Influence Working together for the organisation