The role

Are you passionate about driving digital change and creating learning opportunities that make a real difference? Southwark Council is seeking a Digital Learning Partner to deliver innovative training programmes and support our journey towards a more digitally confident workforce.

The role will see you designing and delivering a blend of digital learning initiatives that bring our Microsoft 365 roadmap to life, support key transformation projects such as the laptop refresh programme, and build staff confidence in new technologies. Working across the organisation, you’ll collaborate with colleagues, councillors, and senior leaders to deliver training that is engaging, accessible, and inclusive.

This is a role at the heart of our Technology & Digital Services team, where you’ll explore emerging technologies, develop creative e-learning content, and help embed a culture of digital inclusion across the council. By shaping and coordinating effective learning experiences, you’ll ensure our workforce is supported and equipped to thrive in an evolving digital landscape.

Join us in shaping the future of digital learning at Southwark and make a real impact across our organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and coordinate digital learning programmes that build skills and confidence across the council.
• Lead and support training sessions, workshops, and online learning aligned with our Microsoft 365 roadmap and wider digital projects.
• Develop creative e-learning content and resources using our learning platforms, ensuring they are accessible and inclusive.
• Explore and introduce emerging technologies that enhance the learning experience and support innovation.
• Collaborate with colleagues, councillors, and external partners to deliver impactful training initiatives.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on digital learning activities, ensuring best practice and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Knowledge of modern learning techniques and blended digital learning approaches
• Experience delivering digital training programmes in a large, complex organisation
• Strong project planning skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Proven ability to design and develop engaging e-learning content and training materials
• Confidence in delivering both face-to-face and virtual training sessions
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and other digital platforms to support learning delivery
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of work

Additional details

This role is being offered as a fixed term contract for 2 years. We encourage any internal staff to gain agreement from their substantive line manager if considering this is as a secondment opportunity.

Full time, 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This is a hybrid role, with time split between working from our offices and from home. You will be required travel to other sites across the borough to deliver training.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.

Why Southwark

Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with conservation areas, historic buildings, social enterprises and a young, diverse, and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities.?Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals, and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark 2030 and Southwark Stands Together, underpins all that we do.

Employee benefits:

You’ll join a motivated, driven, and supportive team that values each of its members and strives for excellence. You’ll also be part of a successful, high-achieving development team making a real difference to the lives of residents across the borough. In return for all your hard work, skills and experience, you will receive:

• A competitive base salary (pro rata for part time staff)
• Strong supportive senior management team
• Regular one to one supervision
• Professional development & training opportunities
• Clear career development pathways
• Agile and flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Season ticket and cycle loans
• Annual Leave starting at 29 days per year, increasing to 37 (with length of service) (pro rata for part time staff)
• Wellbeing programme
• HSF Health plan and eye care scheme
• EAP employee assistance programme, confidential counselling and support
• Social clubs and staff groups

Recruitment timetable

Closing date: 3rd September 2025 at 23:59*

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview date: 16th September 2025

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