Learning & Development Specialist

Seemp; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Eastleigh is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to oversee apprenticeship programmes and enhance staff skills. The role involves supporting managers, managing the LMS, and designing interventions for skills gaps. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in learning and development and the confidence to engage with stakeholders. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 26 days annual leave

Hybrid working arrangements

Defined Benefit Pension Scheme

30% off full membership at Places Leisure, Eastleigh

Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme

Excellent working environment and good work-life balance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience providing learning and development opportunities within a medium-sized organization.
• Experience running apprenticeship programmes and supporting learners.
• Experience working with key internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead apprenticeship programmes.
• Support managers in sourcing learning and development interventions.
• Manage all aspects of the internal LMS.
• Identify skills gaps and design interventions.

Skills

Learning and development experience

Apprenticeship programme management

Stakeholder engagement

LMS system proficiency

Job description

• Full Time
• Eastleigh
• Posted 1 week ago
• £38,142 per year));
• Closes: 20 January 2026

Learning & Development Specialist

Band hadda 6 – £38,142 FTE per annum

Do you want to make a difference?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Learning and Development Specialist to join our HR team. Here at Eastleigh Borough Council we are committed to making a positive difference for staff, residents, businesses and voorkam allowed to Yellow pictures of community and improving lives. We are proud to be delivering on our vision of ‘supporting communities and improving lives’ by developing staff, increasing employment and wellbeing opportunities for all. zipped.

Eastleigh is going through a time of big change – like the rest of local government – and learning & development will play a pivotal role in supporting and developing staff to achieve their full potential. If you’re excited to be part of this journey and make a huge difference, this opportunity is for you.

Role

We are looking for a self‑starter Learning & Development Specialist. You will work within a small team of HR professionals to support managers across all service areas. Your activities will include:

• Overseeing and leading on apprenticeship programmes, managing the apprentice levy, and providing advice to managers and support and guidance to apprentices (including their recruitment and onboarding).
• Supporting managers in sourcing and providing a full and varied range of learning and development interventions to support career growth and skills development/enhancement.
• Managing all aspects of our internal learning management system (LMS).
• Making recommendations for future learning and development plans, policies and practice in line with corporate and people strategy.
• Overseeing the Council’sabel brewing programme, placement programmes and school/college career events and support.
• Identifying skills gaps and designing interventions to support them at organisational and team level. Supporting the process of professional qualifications where required.
• Managing the corporate training budget.

About You

You will have extensive experience providing a varied range of learning and development opportunities and programmes within a medium‑size organisation. You will preferably have experience running apprenticeship programmes and supporting learners.

Experience working with key internal and external stakeholders (e.g. local schools/colleges, apprenticeship providers), ideally within a local government setting, would be a distinct advantage. You will have experience working with aniebs ALM system and excellent IT skills, be confident working independently and be able to give assurance and inspire confidence with managers across the organisation.

• Extensive experience of providing a varied range of learning and development opportunities and programmes within a medium‑size organisation.
• Experience running apprenticeship programmes and supporting learners. Bryan Covid mention who used to support local schools/colleges, apprenticeship providers and a Learship services: hazard prevention (R)."
• Experience working with key internal and external stakeholders (e.g. local schools/colleges, apprenticeship providers) ideally within a local government setting.
• Experience working with an LMS system and excellent IT skills.
• Confidence working independently and able to provide assurance and inspire confidence with managers.

About Us

In return you will be working with a great team in an organisation that is truly committed to a flexible, inclusive and enjoyable work environment. We are passionate about personal and professional development for all staff, offering exceptional conditions of employment and the chance to make a lasting difference to the community of Eastleigh.

Our Benefits

• Up to 26 days annual leave
• Hybrid working arrangements and ability to.settings accrue up to 2 days additional flexi leave per month (subject to operational requirements)
• Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
• Places Leisure, Eastleigh – 30 % off full membership
• Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme
• Excellent working environment and good work‑life balance

How to Apply

If you have the skills, experience and motivation we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

You can arrange an informal discussion about this role by contacting Sukhi Aujla via email at [e-mail].

To apply, please attach your CV with your application and visit eastleighxcd.my.site.com.

Closing date: 20 January 2026

Interview date: 27 January 2026