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Learning & Development Advisor

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37.5 hours per week

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Support Centre, Lincoln

c. £32k - £35k per annum

Permanent

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About the role:
Bring learning to life. Build confidence. Help our colleagues thrive.

Are you passionate about helping people develop and reach their potential? Join our Learning and Development team as a Learning and Development Advisor, creating practical and engaging learning experiences for colleagues across our family of businesses.

From designing workshops and digital learning to facilitating sessions and coaching colleagues, you’ll help turn business needs into development that makes a genuine difference.

Make Learning Matter

Learning should be useful, inclusive and easy to apply. You’ll work closely with managers, subject matter experts and colleagues to understand where support is needed and create blended learning solutions that deliver real results.

You’ll design and deliver learning through classroom sessions, virtual workshops, digital content and on-the-job coaching. Whether you’re supporting a new colleague through induction or helping an experienced team build new capabilities, you’ll make every learning experience purposeful and engaging.

See the Bigger Picture

You’ll build trusted relationships across our different trading areas, using feedback, performance information and colleague insight to identify development priorities.

You’ll advise managers on the right learning solutions for their teams, coordinate specialist training providers and evaluate the impact of learning to understand what’s working—and where we can make it even better.

You’ll also help us strengthen onboarding, encourage knowledge sharing and create more opportunities for colleagues to learn, progress and shape their careers with us.

Bring Fresh Ideas

The world of learning never stands still, and neither will you. You’ll explore new technologies, methods and industry trends, bringing creativity and curiosity to the way we develop our people.

You’ll have the freedom to test ideas, improve existing programmes and contribute to wider projects that help build capability across Lincolnshire Co-op.

For more information about the role, please see the full job description which is available as a download on this page.

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About You
You’ll be a confident and engaging facilitator who can make learning accessible to different audiences. You’ll know how to build strong relationships, listen carefully and turn complex needs into clear, practical development.

We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, supported by a relevant qualification
- Experience designing and delivering blended learning solutions
- Strong coaching, communication and relationship-building skills
- Confidence using digital learning solutions and Microsoft 365
- The ability to manage priorities and adapt in a busy, changing environment
- A thoughtful and inclusive approach to learning
- Experience within a multi-site or retail organisation would be an advantage
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use
Why Lincolnshire Co-op?

We’re more than a business. Together, we bring energy, ideas and resources to make life better in our communities.

You’ll join a supportive team where your ideas are valued, your development matters and you’ll have the opportunity to influence learning across a diverse organisation. It’s a role with plenty of variety, lots of people to meet and no expectation that learning begins and ends with a PowerPoint presentation.

If you’re ready to create learning that builds confidence, changes behaviour and helps people thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits:

In addition to working for a successful co-operative business, we offer our colleagues fantastic benefits, including:

30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) (pro-rata)

Pension scheme (with up to 12% employer contributions)

Generous colleague discount rates across our family of businesses

Discretionary colleague bonus to reward you for your hard work

Free tea and coffee provisions for all colleagues during rest breaks at work

We are an “Investors in People - Platinum” employer, meaning that we have been recognised as one of the country’s top employers, offering progression opportunities to all our colleagues. As your confidence grows, you’ll have the opportunity to build the skills necessary to further progress your career and help to open up future opportunities. Whether you’re thinking of a future with us or looking to develop your skills with a community-focused business, we’ll work together with you to shape your career for the better.
About Us
From a single store in 1861 we have grown to be one of the most successful co-operatives in the UK. We’re proud to be able to offer a wide range of services from across our family of businesses. From Food Stores and Pharmacies to Post Offices and Support Services, we’re a growing society made up of over 220 outlets and nearly 3,000 colleagues.

We're owned by our members, the people of Lincolnshire and surrounding counties, and have been for more than 160 years! Communities are at the heart of everything we do and motivates us to deliver more than great customer service. We support them by sharing dividend with our members, investing in new and improved services, raising money for charity through our Community Champion scheme, supporting local schools and so much more!

We work together as a Society and are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is barrier free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. If you need any adjustments, would like us to do anything differently during the interview or would like to get in touch with us about anything else, please contact our Recruitment team on (01522) 533316, or alternatively you can email [email protected].

We may choose to close our vacancies in the event that we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Job Description

Where you'll
be working

Here is where you'll be based.

Stanley Bett House, 15-23 Tentercroft Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 7DB, United Kingdom

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Support Services

Behind every great shift in store, branch, pharmacy or funeral home, there's a team working with our front-line colleagues making sure everything runs smoothly.

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Why choose us?

Career progression

Whether you have big ambitions or taking a small next step, you'll have chances to learn, build your skills, and grow more confident in your role.

How we help you grow

For life's challenges

If life gets in the way you'll have supportive managers who listen and help you find a way forward.

Owned by members, not shareholders

You'll be part of a co-op that puts people and communities first, every day.

Beewise credit union

A Lincolnshire Co-op exclusive credit union, with a simple way to save and access low-interest loans.

Pensions

Your future matters. We'll match what you pay in, up to 12%, with our Honeypot pension scheme.

Volunteering

You get two paid days a year to volunteer locally, doing something that feels good and has an impact in the community.

Why choose us

Rewards & benefits

A good job should come with good perks and as a colleague, you'll have access to a range of rewards and benefits. Some from day one, with others available once you've completed your probation.

Up to 36 days holiday

You'll start with 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays). That rises to 36 days with service.

Time to talk

A yearly catch-up with your manager to talk about how things are going and what support, training, or next steps would help you.

Beewise credit union

A Lincolnshire Co-op exclusive credit union, with a simple way to save and access low-interest loans.

Employees association

Discounted social events and days out. From comedy nights and concerts to shows and trips at special prices.

Colleague awards

Great service doesn't go unnoticed. You can nominate a colleague for an award when they've gone the extra mile.

Healthcare scheme

Affordable cover options for individuals and families, if you want a little extra support.

Union membership

We work closely with the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW) to support good working conditions and best practice.

Wellbeing support

Help for both body and mind, including counselling, helpful resources and other support when you need it.

Discretionary bonus

When the Society performs well, profits may be shared through an annual discretionary bonus. It's worked out as a percentage of your annual wage.

Colleague discount

After you've completed your probation, you'll get discounts across our products and services through our cashback scheme.

Volunteering days

You get two paid volunteer days each year to support your local community. It's part of your role, fully paid.