Learning & Development Consultant

Do you enjoy helping people grow their skills, confidence and capability in a fast-moving digital environment? Then join East Sussex County Council’s IT & Digital team and play a leading role in shaping learning, development and digital adoption, helping colleagues build the skills needed to deliver excellent services for our communities As our Learning & Development Consultant, you will lead the learning and development approach for IT & Digital, identifying capability needs, maintaining the IT&D Skills Matrix and coordinating training programmes that strengthen service resilience and workforce capability. You'll work closely with managers, trainers, Tech Advocates and external suppliers, oversee training budgets and schedules, lead the IT&D Learning & Development Steering Group and ensure colleagues have access to relevant, accessible and high-quality learning opportunities. This role is hybrid, with an expectation of working from County Hall, Lewes at least one day a week and more frequently if there is a business need. We are looking for candidates who: Have experience planning, delivering or coordinating learning and development programmes within a complex or service-based environment Can identify capability gaps, develop training plans and use skills, performance and feedback data to inform priorities Have experience managing training suppliers, contracts, procurement activity and/or training budgets Can build strong relationships and influence managers, stakeholders and suppliers to achieve positive outcomes. Have experience leading, supervising or coaching others and supporting their development. Please download the job description and person specification for more information. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Please also confirm that, if appointed, you will be able to work from County Hall, Lewes at least one day a week. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are working towards recruiting a workforce that reflects our community, because we recognise the value of diverse perspective and experiences. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI . Interviews will take place in person at East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1UE. Interviews are expected to take place during September 2026. If you are unavailable, please let us know and we may be able to offer an alternative interview date. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page . Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training. For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Lucy Winder, Digital Adoption & Capability Manager at [email protected] to request a MS teams call or phone call. Be part of something that makes a difference – for our communities, our colleagues and our future. Choose East Sussex!