Learning and Development Assistant

Are you organised, detail focused and enjoy helping others find the right information? If so, this could be the role for you!

As a Learning and Development Assistant, you will be part of a small team who play a central role in keeping training across the council running smoothly and effectively.

You will coordinate courses, manage bookings and data through the Learning Portal, and support staff and trainers to deliver high quality learning experiences. From setting up sessions to resolving queries, your work will help ensure training is accessible, organised and makes a real difference to how people work.

This role is office-based, with working hours of 8:30am–5:00pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8:30am-4:30pm on Friday. Please note that this position does not offer hybrid or remote working.

We are looking for candidates who can

• Communicate clearly and effectively with a range of audiences
• Provide responsive, helpful customer service
• Use Microsoft Office and digital systems confidently
• Plan and organise a varied workload, sometimes to short deadlines
• Work accurately with strong attention to detail

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI .

Interviews will take place in person at St Marys House, 52 St Leonard's Rd, Eastbourne BN21 3UU. Interviews will be taking place on Monday 5th, Thursday 8th, and Friday 9th October 2026. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

This role offers the opportunity to broaden your experience by working closely with colleagues, trainers and external providers.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page .

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Bethan Nancarrow, HR Consultant – Learning and Development, at [email hidden] to request a MS Teams call or phone call.

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