Sefton Council is seeking a motivated and skilled Learning and Development Business Partner to lead high‑quality First Aid, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and Health & Safety training across the organisation.

The Role

You will:

• Deliver accredited First Aid and MHFA training.
• Oversee quality assurance, compliance and audit‑ready records.
• Manage and monitor external training providers.
• Maintain and update Health & Safety eLearning content.
• Support wider learning, digital development and organisational development projects.

About You

You will have:

• A First Aid at Work qualification and a recognised trainer qualification.
• Experience in training delivery, quality assurance and coordinating L&D provision.
• Strong communication, digital and organisational skills.
• The ability to work flexibly and travel independently across sites.
• MHFA trainer status or willingness to train (desirable).

What We Offer

• A supportive, values‑led working environment.
• Generous annual leave, LGPS pension and flexible working.
• Access to wide-ranging learning and development opportunities.
• Wellbeing support, inclusive policies, and family‑friendly benefits.
• Foster Friendly employer commitment and a strong focus on equality and inclusion.

Please ensure you meet all essential criteria before applying. Only applicants who meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview.

Closing Date - 17th March 2026 at 5pm

Provisional Interview Date - 26th & 27th March 2026

Applications may close early if sufficient numbers are received.

For a confidential conversation regarding the post, email Michael Mainwaring, Learning and Workforce Service Manager, at Michael.Mainwaring@sefton.gov.uk.

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

If you’re an unemployed Sefton resident, register with our Sefton@Work service for free support to help you into employment.  You may be eligible for extra assistance such as funding for travel, work clothing, or vouchers to make starting your new job easier.  Call Sefton@Work on 0151 934 2610 or visit seftonatwork.net to find out more and get started today!