Learning and Development Coordinator

Canary Wharf
2 weeks ago
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Company Description
Genomics England partners with the NHS to provide whole genome sequencing diagnostics. We also equip researchers to find the causes of disease and develop new treatments – with patients and participants at the heart of it all.
Our mission is to continue refining, scaling, and evolving our ability to enable others to deliver genomic healthcare and conduct genomic research.
We are accelerating our impact and working with patients, doctors, scientists, government and industry to improve genomic testing, and help researchers access the health data and technology they need to make new medical discoveries and create more effective, targeted medicines for everybody.
Job Description
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Learning & Development Coordinator to join our team, responsible for overseeing all Learning Management duties while creating a seamless, engaging, and inclusive digital learning experience for every employee.
In this fast-paced and dynamic role, you will provide administrative support to ensure smooth Learning & Development operations. You will collaborate with various teams to design learning solutions that bridge knowledge, skills, and behavioral gaps, empowering all employees at Genomics England to reach their full potential.
Everyday responsibilities include:

  • Supporting L&D Operations by assisting the Head of Learning and Development with end-to-end processes, including reporting on L&D metrics and the performance of third-party providers.
  • Designing bespoke e-learning solutions using authoring tools to create engaging content, assessments, and evaluations that address both stakeholder and organisational needs.
  • Curating e-learning pathways by leveraging internal and partner content within the Learning Management System (LMS) to provide tailored learning experiences for all.
  • Managing and maintaining the LMS by organising domain and catalog structures, ensuring efficiency, and acting as a quality control point for course uploads.
  • Providing LMS and technical support by troubleshooting issues, assisting users, and working closely with the LMS provider to maximize functionality and accessibility.
  • Delivering data-driven insights by analysing and reporting on L&D metrics to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
  • Coordinating L&D events by setting up training sessions, onboarding programs, procuring third-party training, and managing learning purchases and purchase orders.
    Skills and experience for success:
  • Proficient in Adobe LMS, Cornerstone, or similar platforms, with a strong understanding of digital learning functionality and accessibility.
  • Experienced in curating and managing digital learning content that ensures engagement for a diverse range of learners.
  • Highly skilled in effectively collaborating with stakeholders to ensure the successful coordination and execution of training programs that meet the needs of all employees.
  • Strong ability to track training activities, reconcile invoices, and analyse data to support informed decision-making.
  • A proactive self-starter who takes ownership of tasks, adapts to various work environments, and effectively manages multiple priorities.
  • Proficient in Excel and other digital tools to stay organised, optimise workflows, and enhance productivity.
    Qualifications
    While we recognise the value of relevant qualifications or certifications, we are primarily interested in your real-world experience.
    Additional Information
    Salary from: £30,000
    Please note for this role we require the successful candidate to come to the London office minumum twice per month.
    Closing date for applications will be Thursday 6th March 25.
    We welcome applications from suitably experienced candidates and we aim to interview mid March with a view to someone starting with us as soon as possible.
    Being an integral part of such a meaningful mission is extremely rewarding in itself, but in order to support our people, we’re continually improving our benefits package. We pride ourselves on investing in our people and supporting them to achieve their career goals, as well as offering a benefits package including:
  • 30 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays), with additional days for long service awards
  • A generous pension scheme of up to 15% combined contribution
  • Life Assurance (3 x salary)
  • Individual learning budgets for every colleague, a Blinkist account and a wide variety of courses on our portal
  • A wide variety of wellness benefits including Wellhub, a Headspace account, free weekly Yoga classes
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
  • Blended working arrangements
    Talk to our Talent Team and find out how a career with Genomics England will benefit you.
    #LI-Hybrid
    Genomics England is actively committed to providing and supporting an inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion best practice both within our community and in any other area where we have influence. We are proud of our diverse community where everyone can come to work and feel welcomed and treated with respect regardless of any disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or social background.
    Genomics England’s policies of non-discrimination and equity and will be applied fairly to all people, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, being pregnant or recently becoming a parent, race, religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation, length of service, whether full or part-time or employed under a permanent or a fixed-term contract or any other relevant factor.
    Genomics England does not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, victimisation or bullying at work. Such behaviour is contrary to our virtues, undermines our mission and core values and diminishes the dignity, respect and integrity of all parties.
    Genomics England operates a blended working model as we know our people appreciate the flexibility that hybrid working can bring. We expect most people to come into the office a minimum of 2 times each month. However, this will vary according to role and will be agreed with your team leader. There is no expectation that people will return to the office full time unless they want to, however, some of our roles require full time on site attendance e.g., lab teams, reception team.
    Our teams and squads have, and will continue to reflect on what works best for them to work together successfully and have the freedom to design working patterns to suit, beyond the minimum. Our office locations are: Canary Wharf, Cambridge and Leeds.
    As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates are subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We therefore require applicants to disclose any previous offences at point of application, as some unspent convictions may mean we are unable to proceed with your application due to the nature of our work in healthcare

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