Learning and Development Officer
Employer: National Children's Bureau
Location: Homebased, Devon, Sheffield or Northern Ireland - The ability to travel including overnight stays
Working hours: part-time basis (28 hours per week, 0.8 FTE)
Salary: £27,526
Closing date: 08:00am on Tuesday 1st September 2026
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The Vacancy
For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.
We are now looking for a passionate and experienced Learning and Development Officer to join our adults’ team on a part-time basis (28 hours per week, 0.8 FTE).
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled facilitator with strong experience in adult social care (or a related sector, e.g. housing, homelessness, mental health or criminal justice) who is motivated to make a real impact. While the role requires a solid understanding of research and its application, it is not a primary research post—the focus is on translating evidence into meaningful learning and development opportunities.
You will play a key role in designing and delivering high-quality learning experiences, including programmes, full-day workshops, webinars, and events, working with diverse audiences such as senior leaders and practitioners.
What you’ll be doing
Designing and delivering engaging learning and development activities for a range of audiences
Translating complex research, policy, and legal frameworks into accessible, practical learning
Developing high-quality learning outputs (e.g. workshops, programmes, webinars)
Building strong relationships with stakeholders and supporting collaborative projects
Managing multiple projects effectively in a varied and fast-paced environment
We are looking for someone who brings:
In-depth knowledge of adult social care, or related sectors such as criminal justice, housing and homelessness, or mental health
Experience in facilitation and delivering learning, including workshops and webinars
A strong understanding of research, policy, and practice frameworks
Skills in knowledge mobilisation, with a passion for co-production and evidence implementation
Proven experience in relationship management
Excellent communication skills, including confident public speaking
Understanding of learning theory and its application
The ability to manage competing priorities and work flexibly (including occasional travel and overnight stays)
Why join us?
You’ll be part of an organisation committed to improving practice through evidence, collaboration, and innovation. This role offers the chance to shape learning at a national level and contribute to meaningful change across adult social care.
Applications
Applications close at 08:00am on Tuesday 1st September 2026. Assessment and interviews to be conducted on Monday 14th September 2026.
We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Research in PracticeResearch in Practice is part of the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) family. For over 60 years, the NCB has been building a better childhood for all.
Research in Practice works with organisations across the adults and children’s social care, health and criminal justice sectors, supporting them to develop an evidence-informed approach to their work. This role is focused on our work with Adults. Our focus is on using evidence from research, practice and lived experience, to provide resources that improve policy and services, in order to achieve positive outcomes for people of all ages.
The Company
For more than 60 years, the National Children’s Bureau has championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. We interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families.
Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how we improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. We push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. We are united for better childhoods and brighter futures.
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