We have an exciting new opportunity for a full-time Learning and Development Lead to join our small friendly HR Team.

You will support the Head of HR to drive the implementation of our ambitious People Strategy by leading on the design and delivery of our learning and development plan and organisational development initiatives and interventions.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders and line managers to ensure that the skills and capacity of the workforce meet current and emerging organisational needs, embedding our values and behaviours and empowering our managers and people to thrive.

If you like to make a difference to how people feel and perform at work, then this could be the perfect job for you.

We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance with hybrid working, family friendly policies, as well as offering a range of benefits including generous annual leave, plus bank holidays, leisure centre discounts, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and an online platform offering discounts from online retailers.

For an informal discussion with our Head of HR, Nicola Roberts, please contact 01799 510424 or 409 or email: humanresources@uttlesford.gov.uk

To find out more and apply please visit https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/jobs-careers

Closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 6 August 2025

CVs will not be accepted.

Uttlesford District Council is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a Fostering Friendly Employer and proud to support our Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant. Anyone disclosing a disability or is a Care leaver or is a member of the Armed Forces community (Veteran/Service leaver, Reserve Forces, or their Spouses/Partners or Cadet Force Adult Volunteer) whose application meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.