Learning and Development Apprentice

Colchester City Council

Essex (CO3 3WG)

Closes in 16 days (Sunday 3 August 2025)

Posted on 18 July 2025

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Summary

To provide an efficient, effective and customer focussed Learning and Development Support Service which includes the support of all People projects including Fit for Future Programme, the People Strategy, Learning and Development, Apprentice Programme, Wellbeing, Coaching and Mentoring and Learning Management System.

Wage

£14,526.20 to £23,492.04, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Learning and development practitioner (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

1 year 8 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Where you'll work

Rowan House
33 Sheepen Road
Colchester
Essex
CO3 3WG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

MBKB LTD

Training course

Learning and development practitioner (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Identification of training/learning needs: Identify and analyse learning needs: establish team and individual capability and learning gaps, in line with organisational performance outcomes and to enable effective evaluation. This may include the needs of the staff impacted by the move to a net carbon zero economy by 2050 and the requirements for a just transition.
  • Identification of training/learning needs: Use sound questioning and active listening skills to understand requirements and establish root causes i.e. establishing that it really is a learning/training need, before developing L&D solutions.
  • Identification of training/learning needs: Consult with stakeholders to draw out relevant information and provide feedback to inform learning and training needs requirements.
  • Identification of training/learning needs: Use effective analytical skills to seek out and analyse information.
  • Identification of training/learning needs: Take ownership through to resolution, escalating complex situations as appropriate
  • Training/Learning design: Design, construct and structure training / learning resources to meet a variety of needs, which will include:
  • Training/Learning design: Research of delivery options and resources including digital / online / blended solutions (including identifying existing resources)
  • Training/Learning design: Planning programmes / sessions / modules
  • Training/Learning design: Selecting appropriate delivery methods
  • Training/Learning design: Designing creative, engaging, appropriate, and inclusive learning activities (could be e-learning, digital collaboration, group sessions, blended etc.)
  • Training/Learning design: Developing materials and resources to support learning.
  • Training/Learning delivery: Confidently engage all learners in structured learner-centered training, primarily of ‘content-driven’ training resources.
  • Training/Learning delivery: Plan, organise and prepare for a training/learning event/intervention in a timely fashion
  • Training/Learning delivery: Interact with learners of varying abilities, using a broad range of techniques and carefully planned and executed questioning techniques.
  • Training/Learning delivery: Facilitate and deliver learning in a face-to-face, blended and digital environment as appropriate.
  • Training/Learning delivery: Monitor a learner’s progress and deliver motivational and developmental feedback.
  • Training/Learning delivery: Manage participation, attitudes and behaviours to reach learning objectives.
  • Training/Learning delivery: Use effective coaching skills to enable learners to achieve learning objectives.
  • Evaluation: Evaluate the impact of learning solutions - measure and assess development initiatives for effectiveness, business relevance, efficiency, and continually seek ways to improve learning solutions.
  • Evaluation: Build evaluation mechanisms for learning outcomes including the use of quantitative and qualitative feedback where appropriate.
  • Evaluation: Apply techniques to analyse the impact of training from learners’ experience.
  • Communication and Interpersonal: Communicate and influence through a range of media e.g. phone, face-to-face, email, online / virtual, adapting their style to their audience.
  • Communication and Interpersonal: Build trust and sound relationships with customers/learners/colleagues.
  • Communication and Interpersonal: Handle conflict and sensitive situations professionally and confidentially.
  • Teamwork and Collaboration: Consistently support colleagues / collaborate within the team and L&D to achieve results.
  • Teamwork and Collaboration: Build and maintain strong working relationships with others in the L&D team, HR and the wider business as required.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

About this employer

Colchester City Council is a dynamic local authority committed to delivering high-quality services and support to the residents, businesses, and communities of Colchester. It plays a vital role in shaping the city’s future through initiatives in housing, environmental sustainability, economic development, and community wellbeing. The Council also oversees a range of commercial ventures through its companies—Colchester Commercial Holdings and Amphora Trading, —offering diverse career opportunities. With a strong focus on inclusivity, innovation, and public service, Colchester City Council provides a collaborative and forward-thinking environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in local government

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MBKB LTD

Nicki Bevan

nicki@mbkbgroup.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332678.

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Closes in 16 days (Sunday 3 August 2025)

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