Learning & Development Advisor

at  Independent Office for Police Conduct

Job Introduction
The post holder is responsible for supporting the delivery of a comprehensive and high-quality programme of learning and development initiatives, including personal development, to ensure high standards of practices and demonstration of the IOPC values and behaviours.
The primary function of this post is to provide an in-house learning, education and advisory service that includes research and development, learning delivery and facilitation, support the development of the organisation’s learning and development quality assurance and evaluation processes and nurturing of IOPC talent.
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Throughout the recruitment process we will also assess your Experience, Behaviours, Strengths and IOPC Values.
Anticipated assessment and interview date is 14th November
Main Responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification in L&D advisor or equivalent/higher qualification/experience (or be working towards it).

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of learning and development practices, and current theories.
• Knowledge of personal development learning packages.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of developing and delivering, learning to a range of audiences.
• Proven experience of live training delivery
• Experience of planning and co-ordinating learning programmes • Experience of analysing and resolving problems or business issues.
• Experience of facilitating and working with groups to achieve collaborative outcomes.
• Experience of managing a high workload within a rapidly changing environment.
• Experience of effectively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Experience of Learning & Development in a public sector, or legislative context.

SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills, including oral, written and presentation.
• Ability to write and produce professional and credible documents suitable for internal and external communications.
• Good facilitation skills.
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills.
• The ability to work in an environment with competing priorities and demands.
• The ability to motivate self.
• Good creative and innovative skills.

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About The Company
As a completely independent organisation, the IOPC seeks to uphold the rights of the public and investigate the most serious matters, including deaths following police contact, to promote learning and influence change in policing. The IOPC is an organisation steeped in history, influenced by significant figures such as Stephen Lawrence and Sir William Macpherson. We are looking for people to uphold our core values, and in return we will give you a supportive and inclusive work environment to flourish in.

BE YOURSELF

The IOPC is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity in everything we do. Our vision is to be, and to be seen as, a leader in inclusive employment and services, demonstrating this ethos in everything that we do.

• As a silver standard Stonewall employer, we continue to commit to being a LGBTQ+ employer through the work of our Pride LGBTQ+ Staff Network, creating welcoming environments for lesbian, gay, bi and queer people.
• We are pleased to share that we are a signatory of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. The Charter is composed of five calls to action for leaders and organisations across all sectors.
• Being a Disability Confident employer, the IOPC is dedicated to removing the barriers for disabled people to thrive in the workplace.
• Our Staff Networks are constantly working to make the IOPC the leaders of inclusive employment, from our Allyship Programme to Welsh Language Standards and our Know the Line Policy, we are constantly seeking new ways to create an environment for all to develop and thrive.

Package Description

THE ROLE REQUIRES CLEARANCE TO BPSS /

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ALTHOUGH WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO GUARANTEE A LONGER OR MORE PERMANENT CONTRACT, IF THE ROLE CAN BE EXTENDED OR MADE PERMANENT, THE SUCCESSFUL POST HOLDER MAY BE OFFERED THE ROLE FIRSTLY WITHOUT FURTHER INTERVIEW.

• 27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days)
• Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave
• Civil Service pension
• Civil Service maternity leave package
• PAM employee assistance programme
• Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup
• Car Leasing Scheme
• Staff networks focused on each of the protected characteristics – run for staff, by staff:
• Enable Network
• Welsh Network
• Pride and LGBTQI+ Network
• Sex and Family Network
• Race, Religion and Belief Network
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity behaviours