Learning and Development Junior Advisor in Basingstoke

Shaw Gibbs is a growing top 35 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. Shaw Gibbs invest in their teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for our clients which exceeds expectation. Our culture is very important to us and is based on our company values of expert, respectful, innovative and collaborative. We develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Our practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills. We put our people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve our people experience. With respectful as one of our values, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates cultural and individual differences. We have several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand our business.

To support the organisation’s growth, we have created a new opportunity for a Junior Learning & Development Advisor to join our busy and dynamic People & Culture team. This is a permanent, full-time role based in either our Basingstoke or Farnham office.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Talent Management, as Talent Management Advisor, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality learning and development across the business. You’ll combine excellent organisation, attention to detail, people skills, and a passion for development, to help us grow capability, support our trainees, and create a learning culture everyone can thrive in. You will work closely with your Talent Management and People & Culture colleagues, ensuring accurate, proficient, and comprehensive day to day running of the Talent Management Function across various training solutions and the employee lifecycle.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Opportunity to be exposed to senior leaders and to co-ordinate and manage varied Talent Management initiatives.
• Act as the first point of contact for Talent Management queries, providing timely guidance and escalating issues where appropriate.
• Partner with managers and P&C colleagues to understand capability gaps and development needs, using this insight to advise on relevant learning interventions, PDP goals, and development pathways for individuals and teams.
• Coordinate and support the delivery of firmwide learning programmes, including our Leadership Academy’s Management Development Programmes (MDP), onboarding and workshops and profiling activities.
• Take ownership of learning event logistics, using your planning skills to manage events, set up virtual meetings, book venues, liaise with facilities, and organise everything from parking and materials to catering and follow-up resources.
• Manage and deliver communications for learning events including joining instructions, pre-work, and course reminders, ensuring a seamless experience for all participants.
• Design engaging learning experiences, contributing to the design of blended learning materials (digital and instructor-led) and producing eye-catching promotional content and course materials using Canva to drive awareness and participation.
• Own the day-to-day administration and support of our learning platforms, ensuring learning and attendance data is accurate, and platform usage and completion insights are monitored to identify issues and improvement opportunities that support informed decision-making.
• Manage our compliance commitments e.g., monitor ACCA/ ICAEW portals to ensure student information is accurate and updated, support the co-ordination of technical training courses, monitor completion of regulatory training and professional qualifications to meet business needs.
• Be comfortable managing training data and generating reports on attendance, completion rates, feedback scores, and learning hours using Excel and LMS tools, while supporting compliance tracking for qualifications and regulatory training.

What We Can Offer You

• Hybrid working (three days in the office and two days at home).
• Flexible working (flexing your hours around the core working hours of 10am to 4pm).
• Joining a fast-growing company with exciting growth plans ahead.
• Exposure to a wide range of stakeholders across the Shaw Gibbs Group.
• Plenty of opportunity to increase your technical knowledge and skills.
• A varied role within a talented and experienced team.
• ERIC internal recognition awards – monthly recognition awards that celebrate those who champion the Shaw Gibbs values.
• Long service awards.
• Regular employee events including a company-wide summer party.
• A competitive benefits package, including: A 25-day core holiday allowance plus other holiday-related benefits, such as: Holiday trading (the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year), flexible bank holidays (the ability to flex your bank holidays to a day that suits you best) and additional holiday with service.
• A dedicated “Wellbeing Day” – an additional day off per year to focus on your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) which includes access to 24/7 online GP consultations, 2nd medical opinions and mental health first aiders present in every office.
• Access to MYNDUP – a wellbeing support platform which offers confidential 1-to-1 sessions with therapists, counsellors, psychologists, and coaches.
• Shaw Gibbs Rewards – access to discounts on a wide range of retailers.
• Health Cash Plan – money back on routine health appointments.
• Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Client and employee referral bonuses.
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Death in Service Life Assurance.
• Enhanced family leave policies.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

About You

Working within this sociable and collaborative environment, you will have 1 to 2 years of L&D experience, preferably within a corporate or professional services environment. Already started or eager to begin the level 3 or 5 CIPD qualification (or similar L&D/HR qualification). Fully fluent in English and able to communicate accurately and confidently, via written, verbal and video call channels. Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and learning events simultaneously, using strong time management and prioritisation skills. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy skills. Confident and approachable when interacting with colleagues at all levels, including senior leaders. Able to build strong working relationships with trainers, learners, and external providers. Familiarity with Learning Management Systems or Digital Learning Tools. Proficient in MS Office/ 365 applications, specifically Excel and familiarity with virtual collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom) for scheduling events. Experience with digital design tools such as Canva for creating course materials and promotional assets. Proactive in ensuring a positive learner experience—from pre-course information to post-course feedback. Responsive and helpful in handling learning queries and providing guidance. An interest in progressing a career within Learning and Development. Emotionally intelligent with a real desire to contribute to the training and development of employees. Motivated by and interested in learning, inclusivity, behavioural psychology. Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team and self-motivated when working independently. Full UK Driving License and vehicle access is required as weekly same-day travel will be required.

Diversity, equality and inclusion

Shaw Gibbs is an inclusive employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates by ensuring a comfortable and accessible interview experience. We understand that some individuals may have specific needs or require accommodation/adjustments during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to ensure your recruitment experience with Shaw Gibbs is as inclusive and accessible as possible, please let us know at your earliest convenience via the application form or via an email to recruitment@shawgibbs.com. We believe that diversity makes Shaw Gibbs a stronger firm and we look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to Shaw Gibbs’ goals, without regard to their sex, gender, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.

Right to work

Unfortunately, for this role we are unable to offer sponsorship for visas/work permits, so you will need to have full right to work in the UK. Your application will be automatically rejected if you do not have full right to work.