Learning & Development Business Partner - Braintree District Council
Essex
Role
Learning & Development Business Partner - Braintree District Council
Braintree District Council
Permanent, Full Time
£39,868 to £44,086 per annum
Location: Braintree
Closing Date: 10th August 2025
Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Braintree Council to recruit the role of Learning and Development Business Partner. To Apply please click here or visit https://www.braintree.gov.uk/join-our-team. Please DO NOT click the Apply button on the left. Braintree District Council is embarking on an exciting transformation journey and move into a unitary Authority in 2028 and we are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Learning and Development Business Partner to play a pivotal role in building a high-performing, future-ready workforce. This is more than just a job – it’s a unique opportunity to lead change, inspire growth, and embed a culture of continuous learning across the organisation. In this role, you will be designing and delivering innovative learning solutions that align with our transformation objectives. You will lead on leadership development, coaching, mentoring and equality, diversity and inclusion-focused programmes. You will also oversee our Apprenticeship Programme, ensuring we make the most of the levy and maintain strong partnerships with training providers. With a focus on digital learning, you will manage our Learning Management System and champion self-directed development across the Council. We are looking for someone with a CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience, and a strong track record of delivering impactful learning programmes. Experience in managing apprenticeships, working with training providers and using digital learning tools is desirable. You will need excellent facilitation, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills, along with a creative, data-driven mindset. Joining Braintree District Council means becoming part of a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking organisation and you will be making a real difference to the lives of our employees and the communities we serve. If you are an experienced learning and development professional looking for a new opportunity and are ready to lead, inspire and innovate in a role that truly matters, we would love to hear from you. Why choose Braintree District Council? Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward thinking approach which is led by our employees. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Benefits include: * Competitive pay and benefits * Flexible working * Free parking * Local government pension scheme * Learning and development for all employees * Employee discount scheme * Employee recognition schemes * Health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership For further information about this role please view the Job Profile. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Closing date for completed applications is Midnight on Sunday 10th August 2025 Interviews will be held in week commencing 18th August 2025 To Apply please click here or visit https://www.braintree.gov.uk/join-our-team. Please DO NOT click the Apply button on the left. Please Note–Essex County Council is advertising this role on behalf of Braintree District Council and if successful you will be employed by Braintree District Council.
*To apply, click here: Learning and Development Business Partner