Learning & Development Advisor

Bedford, Bedfordshire

£35,000 depending on skills and experience

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you passionate about unlocking potential and driving performance through innovative learning solutions? bpha is seeking a dynamic and experienced Learning & Development Advisor to join our newly restructured L&D team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of learning at bpha and make a real impact from day one.

About the Role

Reporting to the L&D Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering our L&D strategy. You’ll work closely with managers and colleagues across the business to identify training needs, develop tailored learning interventions, and foster a culture of continuous development and performance excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building strong relationships across the organisation, including on-site visits to various locations.

• Supporting managers in analysing training needs and creating effective development plans.

• Designing and delivering blended learning programmes and content.

• Coaching managers as part of leadership and talent development initiatives.

• Evaluating the impact of learning interventions and ensuring value for money.

• Contributing to strategic projects and promoting a learning culture at bpha.

About You

You’re an experienced L&D professional with a creative and practical approach to development. You thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and are confident influencing stakeholders at all levels.

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience in analysing training needs and delivering impactful learning solutions.

• Strong coaching skills and a coaching qualification (or equivalent, demonstrable experience)

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent qualification.

Experience in both not-for-profit and private sectors, as well as line management and HR partnership, would be advantageous but not essential.

Why Join Us?

At bpha, we’re committed to doing the right thing, showing empathy, working better together, and being ambitious. You’ll be part of a team that values diversity, collaboration, and excellence—and you’ll have the chance to shape a new L&D function that truly adds value to the business.

bpha employee benefits

• A competitive salary and a fantastic range of benefits including:

• 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays

• A generous contributory pension scheme

• Free private health care

Free life assurance

• Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym

• Opportunities for learning and development

• Discounted gym membership

• Retail discount scheme

The successful candidate will need to complete a basic DBS application.

Please note applications will be considered as received, therefore bpha reserves the right to close applications early on identification of a suitable candidate. Therefore, we advise you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with a personal statement (max 500 words) outlining what you’re looking for in your next role and what you would bring to this opportunity.

Initial interviews for this post will take place on 6th or 7th August with a final stage during the week commencing 11th August 2025.