Learning and Development Specialist

2 days ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Edinburgh Leisure Full time

Learning and Development Specialist

Permanent, Full-time – 35.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Salary – £33,057 per annum

Location – Meadowbank Sports Centre (Hybrid working).

At Edinburgh Leisure, we make a positive difference in the community by creating opportunities for everyone to get active, stay active and achieve more.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Learning and Development Specialist to join our team, help us grow and empower our people. In this role, you'll shape the skills and capabilities of our teams so they can deliver exceptional experiences for our customers and achieve organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and deliver engaging learning programmes, including induction, workshops, and e-learning content.
  • Evaluate learning impact using feedback, data, and metrics, and report on outcomes.
  • Manage our digital learning platforms (LMS, intranet, Teams) and maintain accurate records.
  • Promote a positive learning culture through innovative approaches and employee engagement.
  • Collaborate with managers to embed learning into everyday practice and support talent development.
  • Continuously review and improve learning provision to align with business priorities.

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Associate Membership in Learning and Development (or equivalent qualification).
  • At least 2 years' relevant experience in L&D, or equivalent management experience, preferably in the leisure, charity, or public sector.
  • Ability to diagnose learning needs, design and evaluate blended learning solutions, and facilitate training with flexibility to support diverse learning styles.
  • Experience supporting change initiatives and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build relationships and adapt content to diverse audiences.
  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively.
  • Knowledge of adult learning principles, evaluation methods (e.g., Kirkpatrick model), and current L&D trends.
  • Proficiency in using digital tools for LMS administration, training delivery and content creation.

In return, we offer:

  • Generous holiday allowance (32 days, rising with service up to 40 days)
  • Company pension (with employee contributions matched up to 12%)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Paid sick leave
  • Free membership across all our centres with access to gyms, pools and fitness classes.
  • Opportunities for training, career growth and development
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Access to discounts with a huge number of retailers (saving money in cinemas, restaurants, clothing, and electronics shops, on insurance and healthcare and much more)

This is a hybrid role, with time split between our Meadowbank head office, home working, and regular travel to venues across Edinburgh.

Closing date – Sunday, 18th of January

We are proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will offer support with reasonable adjustments where required. We are committed to offering an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Registered Scottish Charity No: SC027450

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Employee mentoring programme
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Free fitness classes
  • Gym membership
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site gym
  • Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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