Learning and Development Advisor

Details
Reference number

432574

Salary

£36,964 - £42,244

Starting salary would be £36,964 with the maximum salary on this scale being £42,244 subject to future COPFS pay awards. All salaries are pro rata for part-time staff.

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer

Contract type

Fixed term

Length of employment

Full Time Temporary, Fixed term, 12 months, with possibility of extension/permanency

Type of role

Other

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

• Location
• About the job
• Benefits
• Things you need to know
• Apply and further information

Location

Glasgow

About the job
Job summary

The Scottish Prosecution College (SPC), part of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), plays a critical role in developing the legal and operational capability of Scotland's prosecution service.

As a Learning and Development Specialist, you'll be at the heart of this mission — leading the design and delivery of structured, high-impact learning programmes that support leadership development, legislative change, and organisational excellence.

As a Learning Advisor, you will be a key contributor to the design, delivery, and evaluation of structured learning programmes. You'll work closely with subject matter experts and project teams to ensure learning solutions are aligned with organisational priorities and meet the diverse needs of learners.

Job description

SCOPE OF THE ROLE

• Contribute to the development of leadership and management development programmes as well as other priority learning
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content is accurate, relevant, and aligned with business needs
• Apply project management methodology to deliver learning projects at pace, ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout development and delivery
• Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of learning programmes, applying adult learning theory, blended learning approaches, and inclusive design principles
• Ensure all learning content and delivery methods meet equality, diversity, and accessibility standards, in line with the College's education and learning framework

ROLE SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Design and curate learning content to support structured learning and development programmes for different levels of leadership and management roles, working to standards set out in the Leadership and Management framework and People Strategy
• Deliver engaging and interactive learning using a range of delivery methods including face to face and virtual
• Provide L&D expertise in the scoping and design of other priority learning, such as legislative and policy change, ensuring College standards (that includes the full learning cycle, adult learning theory and blended learning solutions) are followed
• Ensure the full learning life cycle is followed in line with the College's education and learning standards, ensuring design and delivery is inclusive and compliant with equality and accessibility requirements

Please note these are not exhaustive lists and other duties may be required as appropriate to the role

Person specification

You must be a skilled and confident learning professional with experience designing and delivering engaging leadership and management development to managers at all levels in organisations. You should be confident in managing end-to-end learning projects and working collaboratively with subject matter experts and stakeholders.

We're looking for someone who is creative, and detail-oriented — someone who can translate complex information into clear, learner-friendly learning experiences. Strong communication and influencing skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving will be essential for success in this role.

Please note that you may be required to carry out an additional assessment or presentation at interview. Further detail on this will

be included in your invite to interview letter

BEHAVIOURS

For the purposes of this exercise, you will be asked to provide examples and evidence against the following key Behaviours:

Managing a Quality Service (HEO)

Communicating and Influencing (HEO)

Working Together (HEO)

EXPERIENCE

• Skilled in developing and delivering engaging leadership and management learning for first line, middle and senior managers from various specialisms
• Skilled in building strong working relationships and communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including mid-level and senior managers
• Strong background in leadership and management development, with the ability to design and deliver structured programmes aligned to organisational frameworks
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end learning projects, from scoping and needs analysis through to evaluation and benefits realisation
• Skilled in working collaboratively with subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure learning content is accurate, relevant, and impactful

TECHNICAL

• Ability to develop engaging blended learning solutions across face-to-face, virtual, and online format
• Skilled in developing blended learning solutions using a variety of techniques and approaches
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a creative approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement in learning design and delivery

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £36,964, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service contributes £10,708 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• • 25 days paid holiday public and privilege holidays (rising to 30 days paid holiday after 4 years).
• Generous Civil Service Pension employer contribution, on average over 28.97% of your pay
• Flexible working hours and family friendly approach to work.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans.
• Employee Wellbeing Support with Mental Health First Aiders and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Things you need to know
Selection process details

Please see application pack for full details

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :

• Name : Anne Gordon
• Email :

Recruitment team

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Further information

Please see application pack for full details

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