Location
Wallingford, Edinburgh, Lancaster, or Bangor (Wales) with hybrid working (50/50).

Hours
Permanent, full-time or part-time (80%) options available.

Salary
£38,939 to £41,321 per year.

About the Role
The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) is seeking a Learning and Development Advisor (Early Careers) to coordinate early careers programmes and enhance learning experiences. You will build and maintain strong relationships with educational institutions and external partners such as colleges, universities, and charities to explore diverse pathways into environmental science careers. This role involves managing training initiatives, designing and delivering engaging learning opportunities, and supporting early career researchers, apprenticeships, internships, and university placements across the organisation.

You will contribute to mapping future skills requirements, co-lead the development and modernisation of the Learning Management System, and coordinate learning and development activities including events and e-learning modules. Your work will ensure that every learning experience at UKCEH is inclusive, high quality, and impactful, supporting colleagues, line managers, and early careers alike.

Joining a forward-thinking, values-driven Talent Development team, you will help shape the future of learning and development at UKCEH, a leading independent, not-for-profit environmental research institute committed to making a real difference for people and the environment.

Experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience or keen interest in learning and development or early careers programmes such as internships or apprenticeships.

About you
- Passionate about helping others learn, grow, and succeed.
- Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with empathy.
- Skilled networker who thrives on collaboration and building strong relationships at all levels.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Handles confidential matters with integrity and discretion.
- Strong digital skills, confident with MS 365 and SharePoint.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications required, but relevant experience or interest in learning and development and early careers is essential. A positive attitude and willingness to contribute to a collaborative team environment are highly valued.