Learning & Development Specialist (Systems)

Norse Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading learning and development firm in Norwich is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to guide Learning Management System (LMS) initiatives. This full-time role encompasses LMS development, compliance tracking, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate possesses significant experience in delivering effective learning solutions and is CIPD qualified or progressing towards it. Benefits include a competitive salary of up to £32,180.16, 25 days annual leave, and professional training opportunities.

Benefits

25 Days annual leave + bank holidays

8-week sickness pay scheme

On-site free parking

Professional training and development

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or willing to work towards it.
• Significant experience in high-quality L&D solutions.
• Previous experience in a similar L&D role.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of the LMS.
• Design and implement LMS structures for learning.
• Act as a trusted advisor on LMS functionality.

Skills

CIPD qualified

Experience in developing learning solutions

Stakeholder engagement

Excellent communication skills

Education

Chartered Membership in Learning & Development (or willing to work towards)

Job description

Learning & Development Specialist (Systems)

Monday to Friday 37 hours per week

Up to £32,180.16

Norse Groups Learning and Development team are currently recruiting for a Learning & Development Specialist to join the team on a full time, permanent basis.

As Learning & Development Specialist (Systems) you will take the lead on LMS provision for the group, ensuring the system is effective, user-friendly, and aligned with organisational needs. This role focuses on LMS development, maintenance, and integration, while supporting compliance and reporting requirements. Responsibilities include:

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of the LMS, ensuring system integrity, usability, and alignment with organisational needs.

• Design and implement LMS structures to support learning pathways, compliance tracking, and performance management processes.

• Act as a trusted advisor on LMS capabilities, providing guidance to stakeholders on system functionality and best practices.

• Collaborate with the L&D administration team to resolve system queries and implement solutions that reduce recurring issues.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date LMS data, ensuring consistency and compliance with Norse branding and standards.

• Work with the Quality Compliance & Training Manager, supporting the ongoing review of the courses catalogue with SMEs for all mandatory /essential courses to ensure content up to date and reflects current statutory / compliance / regulatory requirements.

Our Successful Candidate:

• CIPD qualified, and willing to work towards a Chartered Membership or equivalent in Learning & Development
• Significant experience in developing and delivering high quality learning and development solutions and programmes
• Previous experience working within a similar role in a Learning & Development environment
• Confident engaging with stakeholders across the business to coach, advise and guide where appropriate
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Our Offer:

• Salary Up to £32,180.16
• 25 Days annual leave + bank holidays
• 8-week sickness pay scheme + Stat NEST Pension
• On-site free parking
• Professional training and development – With potential to attain professional qualifications

We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.

Please read the attached job description and person specification to ensure you meet the criteria for the role before applying.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage.