Learning and Development Apprentice

OPENVIEW SECURITY SOLUTIONS LIMITED

OLDBURY (B69 2BU)

Closes on Monday 26 October 2026

Posted on 17 September 2026

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Summary

We’re looking for a creative and motivated Learning & Development Apprentice to join our busy team. With training demand at an all-time high, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact by helping design, deliver, and support learning across the business.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Learning and development practitioner (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8am - 4:30pm. 40 hours per week.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 November 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

  • Design and develop e-learning modules using tools such as Articulate 360 or Adobe Captivate
  • Support with the design and delivery of classroom and virtual training
  • Assist with training coordination, materials preparation, and logistics
  • Create engaging communications including newsletters, case studies, and social media posts
  • Assist with recruitment and managing interview progress and the apprenticeship Gov website
  • Support with the management of CPD approved courses and submitting certification
  • Use AI and creative tools (Canva, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Synthesia) to develop materials
  • Travel to OpenView sites (with overnight stays when required)

Where you'll work

Openview Security Solutions Ltd
Unit 6-8 Wharfside
OLDBURY
B69 2BU

Training

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

Training provider

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

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

Learning and Development Practitioner Level 3.

Training will take place at the normal office of work and completed remotely through a blended learning deliver model.

More training information

The training provider is Babington.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Maths (grade C/4)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Confident
  • Time Management

Other requirements

  • Full UK driving licence
  • Pass DBS

About this employer

OpenView is the UK’s largest privately owned independent security company and provides unique, innovative and technologically excellent solutions to meet individual client needs in both the private and public sectors. OpenView is also one of the UK’s fastest growing companies with sites nationwide, over 30 years experience and employing over 400 people.

https://openviewgroup.com/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate can expect to progress into an L&D Assistant role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000054132.

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Closes on Monday 26 October 2026