HR and Learning Officer

Preston is a vibrant and thriving city located at the heart of Lancashire.

Having recently been recognised as the UK’s most improved city, Preston enjoys first class transport connectivity on the west coast mainline for rail, and is linked to four major motorways including the M6. The city also has good access to superb greenspace including a number of historic parks, the Forest of Bowland and the Lake District. 

The Council has ambitious plans which require motivated, well trained and high performing employees at the heart of it to drive forward its agenda, and we are looking for a skilled individual to provide advice and support to managers and employees on all aspects of HR and Learning.

You will have significant practical experience across a wide range of HR activities including recruitment, absence management, disciplinary, grievance, performance and change management. You will also have a keen interest in supporting the delivery of an effective, professional learning and development function that contributes to the development of a high performing organisation.

If you are an experienced CIPD professional looking for your next challenge within a fast paced and varied environment and keen to add value by contributing to the delivery of a more skilled, fulfilled and motivated workforce, then I would encourage you to apply for this position within our team.

This role benefits from a minimum of 29 days’ Annual Leave plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays, access to the council’s Flexi Scheme, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and relevant Professional Membership fees paid.

For an informal chat about the position, please contact Kath O’Flaherty, Head of Workforce on 01772 906371 or k.oflaherty@preston.gov.uk