Technical Lead – LMS

Technical Lead – LMS 

• £32,145 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
• (Ref: SUS4311)
• Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
• Fixed Term Contract until the end of March 2025
• Base: Hybrid working at the nearest Sustrans hub with the flexibility to work from
  home, or home-based (anywhere in the UK).
  

About the role 

This is an exciting opportunity to work with Sustrans as part of the People Operations Team for
a 9-month fixed term contract 

As the Technical Lead, you will be responsible for improving the learning infrastructure by
managing the development and ongoing maintenance of our learning management system (LMS) to
effectively deliver on Sustrans requirements – leading the Charity towards becoming a learning
organisation.

You will also be responsible for creating, monitoring and continuously evaluating digital
learning content, ensuring it’s fit for purpose, accessible and effectively supports our
colleagues in developing the skills and knowledge needed for individual and team success. 

We offer true hybrid working, a flexible mix of working from home and occasional travel to a
nearby office hub. 

About you 

You should have experience working in an HR and/or Learning and Development environment, with a
proven track record of improving and managing an LMS or similar platform. 

We ask that you have exceptional IT and digital literacy skills, including in-depth knowledge
of LMS functionality, along with excellent communication and presentation abilities. 

Additionally, you should demonstrate proficiency in MS office 365, particularly SharePoint. 

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone – reducing inequality,
valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and
respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all
parts of the community, particularly from under-represented groups.

What we offer 

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible,
supportive and rewarding working environment.

• Wellbeing
• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work
  schemes

Financial 

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by
  Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local
  authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly 

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday – Friday)

Additional information 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 15 September
2024.

Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the week commencing 09 September 2024. 

To apply, please complete our online application form. More details of our vacancies can be
found at http://www.sustrans.org.uk/about-us/vacancies. 

About Sustrans 

At Sustrans you’ll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.

We’re all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented,
passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We
act locally and think big – we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates
healthier places and happier lives for everyone. 

You’ll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You’ll work on
exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you’ll be rewarded by seeing
the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome
difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your
wellness is supported. 

You’ll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible,
supportive, ethical and fun.