Digital Learning Lead | Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 0FJ

Help us make change happen

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post

As Digital Learning Lead at Brent you will be responsible for enhancing the quality and consistency of the Council’s digital learning environment.

You’ll lead on projects and initiatives that support staff to improve their digital skills and capabilities through technology-enhanced learning.

You will also work co-operatively across the HR & OD Team and provide expert guidance on the design, development, and implementation of online materials and resources.

We encourage flexible working, meaning you will have the option to work two days a week from home

The Person

You will be a HR professional who is CIPD qualified to Level 5 or working towards completion. You should have an up-to-date knowledge of e-learning and development best practice, with experience applying this in a large complex organisation.

It’s essential for success in this role that you’re able to manage stakeholders, with experience of creating online learning experiences and effective project management.

You’ll also be able to communicate and influence people effectively and be able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Closing date: 1 September 2024 (23:59)

Additional Information

Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here.

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk

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