Learning & Development Officer

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Learning and Development Officer to join our team for an exciting new opportunity in designing, developing, and implementation of our updated Learning Management system (LMS). Working within our Academy, the role requires you to find opportunities for continuous improvement, keeping the system up to date and providing insightful learning data, whilst supporting the development of digital learning solutions across the Trust.

The successful candidate will complete the discovery and implementation phase of the LMS project. Providing detailed, high level technical advice to the Learning Academy team in relation to learning technology trends, digital learning solutions and processes to maintain a credible LMS.

The role will include;

• Coordinating with stakeholders to map skills to competencies for differing roles and learning needs, ensuring that Learning solutions are appropriately assigned to each user.


• Developing LMS policies, procedures, and governance.


• Leading on controlled testing, pilot launch, go live launch and provide ongoing support.


• Design, develop and deliver system training on how to use the LMS effectively.


• Liaising with external contacts to troubleshoot and solve system issues.


• Continuously improving the design of the LMS and learning solutions, identifying the most efficient ways of working.


• Working alongside the Academy to enable the LMS to support the learning offer delivery and tracking
  
  Proficient IT and relevant system skills (Microsoft office skills, Articulate 360, Photoshop and InDesign).


• Ability to analyse and interpret data for a range of purposes.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to present data and concepts to influence a range of stakeholders.


• Strong presentation skills.


• Ability to understand learning and development requirements and provide specialist impartial advice and to recognise opportunities for improvement.


• Experience in a Learning and development environment and of an LMS implementation.
  
  There has never been a more exciting time to join Birmingham Children's Trust as we celebrate our GOOD Ofsted status which we are immensely proud of. Birmingham Children's Trust is going from strength to strength.


At Birmingham Children's Trust we aim to be one dedicated team with a single unwavering focus - to improve the outcomes for children, young people and families in Birmingham.

We recognise that to achieve this we need the best, most talented, innovative and committed people to join us.

You will be part of a diverse and vibrant community of social work and support service professionals who are outcomes focussed and operate with a strong team ethos.

Being part of that team has responsibilities too; we want everyone, no matter what their role in the Trust, to bring their best self to work every day, to engage with the day to day challenges positively and to be supportive of and trust in each other.

We care about our people and that's what will make us an Employer of Choice for social workers, children's services and associated support services.