Activist Learning and Development Officer

Salary: £50,754 per annum, pro rata for part time
Contract: Temporary, 15th March – 31st May 2026
Location: East OR West Midlands (Nottingham / Birmingham)
Working pattern: Hybrid (40% office-based, approx. 1–2 days per week one day per month in London, expenses covered for travel to London)
FTE: 1.5 FTE available across two vacancies – open to flexible division
 
 
TPP Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected member-led organisation as they recruit two Activist Learning and Development Officers. These roles offer a meaningful opportunity to equip workplace representatives with the skills, confidence and knowledge they need to influence change – particularly during a pivotal period for the sector, with major campaigns launching in response to new government decisions affecting their members.
 
If you’re passionate about empowering people, confident delivering learning in both online and in-person settings, and comfortable working within a trade union or member-led environment, this could be a brilliant next step.
 
 
About the Organisation
 
You’ll be joining a national organisation rooted in activism, professional support, and collective voice. Their learning and development function plays a central role in equipping members to lead workplace conversations, navigate change, and build confidence as advocates.
 
The team is collaborative, mission-driven, and committed to creating high-quality learning experiences that genuinely empower members to make a difference locally and nationally.
 
 
About the Role
 
As an Activist Learning and Development Officer, you will deliver a programme of short, engaging learning sessions – typically two-hour, bitesize modules delivered online – to support workplace reps and other active members.
 
Your focus will be pure delivery, drawing on your facilitation skills to help activists build agency, develop organising skills, and feel confident stepping into more active roles in their workplaces.
 
You’ll also work closely with colleagues across the wider organisation to support the strategic goals of the Activism Academy, ensuring learning remains relevant, impactful, and aligned with the needs of members.
 
 
Key Responsibilities
 

• Deliver high-quality, engaging learning and development sessions (primarily online, bitesize formats).
• Support reps to apply learning in their workplace roles and to step into more active participation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure programmes meet organisational standards for quality, accessibility and learner experience.
• Contribute to programme administration, learner data collection, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain awareness of trends in employment relations, trade union activity, and relevant policy developments.
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of learning delivery.

 
 
Skills / Experience Required
 

• Experience delivering learning sessions online and in person.
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to adapt delivery in real-time.
• Understanding of member-led or activist-driven environments, ideally with experience in a trade union or social change setting.
• Ability to encourage participation, empower learners and build confidence.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across varied teams and levels.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and online delivery platforms.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

 
 
Interview Process
 

• Interviews will take place online, lasting around 30-40 minutes.
• Scheduled times:
  • Monday 9 March 2026 – afternoon
  • Tuesday 10 March 2026– afternoon

 
 
To Apply
 

• CV only, no cover letter required

 
 
Deadline
 

• Monday 9th March 2026, 9am
• Start date: Monday 16th March 2026

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.