Learning & Development Advisor

The FA is looking for a Learning & Development Advisor to join its Talent team, supporting the design, delivery and continuous improvement of the organisation's learning and development offer. Working closely with the Learning & Development Manager, the role holder helps increase engagement with learning, develops new programmes and creates opportunities that help colleagues build skills, broaden their experience and achieve their career aspirations. The position contributes to a wide range of initiatives, from implementing a new learning platform to establishing a coaching and mentoring framework, shaping how learning is experienced across The FA.

• Create engaging learning and development initiatives that support organisational and individual capability.
• Promote and communicate the L&D offer, driving awareness, participation and engagement across the organisation.
• Manage the planning, coordination and evaluation of learning programmes and events.
• Support the implementation and optimisation of the learning management system and wider learning technology, helping to embed more blended learning solutions.
• Input to the design of learning solutions, workshops and development activities, increasing the amount of learning delivered internally.
• Help develop and embed a coaching and mentoring framework that supports career growth and knowledge sharing.
• Support the development of apprenticeship and early careers opportunities for both new and existing employees.
• Contribute to learning pathways and mandatory training frameworks, including solutions for the casual workforce.
• Facilitate internal development opportunities, including mentoring, projects and cross-functional experiences that broaden capability and careers.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and external partners to ensure learning solutions deliver meaningful impact.
• Use data to evaluate programmes and continually improve the L&D offer.

• Experience supporting or delivering learning and development initiatives within a professional environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage colleagues at all levels.
• Experience designing, adapting or delivering learning content.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to monitor budgets and interpret financial information.
• Confidence using learning systems and technology to enhance the learner experience.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with a passion for helping others develop.
• Curiosity, creativity and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Completion of a DBS check, the level of which is based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

• Hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from the contractual location for part of the week and as and when required by the team, with the remaining days worked remotely.
• The model will continue to be monitored and may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary.

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging colleagues to connect and learn with each other and look after their mental health and well-being.
• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
• Private medical cover funded by The FA.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, and 25 days of annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract).
• Unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, the home of English football.
• A world-class Elite Performance Centre at St. George's Park in Staffordshire.
• Great opportunities to develop and grow in the role.

The FA is committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop and perform at their best, and to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. The organisation is on an exciting journey to evolve its learning offer, introduce new development opportunities and create a stronger culture of continuous learning. This role offers the chance to be part of an ambitious Talent team and to build, influence and innovate as the people development offer continues to evolve.