Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

About the role L&D Specialist

We are seeking an experienced L&D professional, passionate about empowering individuals to reach their full potential through continuous learning and development to join our team. 

As a Learning and Development Specialist, your role involves designing, facilitating, implementing and evaluating a range of learning, development and talent solutions, mainly for our Group Services, in line with the L&D strategy and in support of our Learning Philosophy. The small but successful team you will join sits within the wider HR function. You will enhance and protect the reputation of the team by bringing in-depth knowledge and experience of Learning and Development to identify training needs and recommend commercially focussed, innovative learning solutions to internal clients, collaborating with stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

This is a full time, permanent opportunity that can be located at our Reading, Bracknell or Oxford campus with travel to other campuses required, combined with Hybrid working. 

Closing date for applications: 26 May 2024. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place week commencing 3 June 2024

What do you need to be successful as a L&D Specialist at Activate Learning?

• You will be highly experienced in the full range of L&D activities, such as identifying learning needs, virtual design and delivery, learning programme management, facilitation and evaluation of learning effectiveness, impact and value add.
• Your strong interpersonal skills and personal credibility will allow you to quickly establish rapport and impact with internal clients.
• You will have knowledge of up to date learning methodologies and learning best practice, together with excellent facilitation skills.
• Previous experience of designing and delivering a broad range of development sessions together with Leadership/Management Development sessions is essential.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and build relationships across all levels in the organisation.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Here are some of our benefits:

• Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
• An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
• Specialised support and development for teaching staff
• Access to qualified coaches for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Fika and Everymind app
• Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee resource groups
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend vacancy incentive
• Access to student discount programmes

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.