Learning and Development Apprentice

Summary

As our L&D Apprentice, you’ll be on the front line for all L&D activity, providing project support and administrating our busy learning platform. This is a full-time role with hybrid working of minimum 2 days per week in our central Bristol office.

Wage

£23,809 a year

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Training course

Learning and development practitioner (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 6 June 2025

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

Administration
• First line query resolution
• Accurate and confidential maintenance of the learning
management system
• Reviewing learning materials to ensure relevance and functionality
• Production of regular and ad hoc reports
Designing and delivering learning
• Collating and curating learning materials
• Bespoke creation of eLearning content
• Facilitation and coordination of live face-to-face and online training
sessions
Project support/wider duties
• Assistance with wider projects such as talent initiatives and annual
engagement surveys

Where you’ll work

1 Brunswick Square
Bristol
BS2 8PE

Training

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

College or training organisation

SCCU LTD

Your training course

Learning and development practitioner (level 3)

Equal to A level

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.

Your training plan

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Are you curious, people-focused, and passionate about learning? We're seeking a Learning & Development Apprentice to help deliver engaging, impactful learning experiences across eXPD8. Whether you're new to the workplace or making an exciting career change, this rare opportunity to join our team offers the perfect chance to grow in the world of L&D. We’re looking for someone committed to building their career, no matter their experience. As an apprentice, you’ll receive full training and support—from us and through the apprenticeship—to help you develop the skills you need to succeed. If you love discovering new ideas and helping others thrive, now’s the time to jump in!

About this company

eXPD8 is proud to be ranked as the top Bristol-based employer in the Financial Times' UK Best Employers 2025 list, celebrating our commitment to a supportive and empowering workplace! At eXPD8, we are one of the UK's largest field marketing agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting top brands and retailers. We take pride in delivering exceptional service, ensuring our clients succeed in retail. We value our people and are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and rewarding work environment. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and a fully inclusive employer. If you require any adjustments to be made throughout the application process, please contact the recruiter listed on the vacancy or the team at recruitment@expd8.co.uk.

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Company benefits

Hybrid working typically involves two days in the office. Buy and sell holiday scheme. 28 days' holiday allowance. Bank holidays are working days for us, so the days are given as part of holiday entitlement. Your eXPD8 anniversary off every year.

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

Potential entry to junior level L&D position available at end
of contract.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SCCU LTD

Megan Stanley

mstanley@sccu.uk.com

07572258980

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316575.

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Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 7 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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