Vacancy Introduction

Come and join our team!

We're looking for a Learning Assistant to join our brilliant Talent & Culture team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a flair for digital learning, strong admin capabilities, and a passion for continuous development. Based at our head office at Wherstead Park, this hybrid role offers variety and creativity in a supportive, people-focused environment.

Want to know more? Take a look at our job description for the role here.

Our working patterns are non-contractual. Any advertised working pattern represents the normal working pattern for the role at time of advertisement and may be subject to change.

What you’ll be doing

As a Learning Assistant, you’ll be central to ensuring our learning systems and content run smoothly and effectively. Day-to-day, you'll be managing our Learning Management System (LMS), supporting learners and stakeholders, and helping to produce engaging digital learning content using tools like Articulate Rise, Adobe Creative Cloud, and AI platforms.

You’ll also be responsible for reporting and analytics – helping us measure engagement and impact and making recommendations for continuous improvement.

The person we are looking for 

You’ll have proven experience working with LMS platforms (Cornerstone or similar), and ideally some familiarity with digital content creation tools. You’re comfortable working with data, collaborating with stakeholders, and balancing multiple priorities.

You’ll also bring:

• A keen eye for detail and a high standard of accuracy
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 (especially Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint)
• A learner-focused mindset and commitment to inclusive, accessible design
• A proactive approach to supporting team goals and evolving business needs

This role would suit someone looking to build their career in Learning & Development, with an interest in digital learning and a desire to make a real difference.

Perks of the job

At the East of England Co-op, we strive to be the best place to work. We invest in our colleagues to help them to progress in their careers and achieve their full potential. How do we do this?  

• Competitive rates of pay
• 20% discount in our food stores, along with other discounts across our family of businesses
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holiday entitlement) which increases with service
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Death in service benefit
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements*
• Opportunities to grow, with award-winning training and apprenticeship programmes
• Great discounts, deals, and cashback across over 900 high street and online retailers
• Financial wellbeing support, including Wagestream®
• Access to Cycle To Work, Rental Deposit Scheme, and SmartTech (after a qualifying period)
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Free remote GP service, available 24/7, including prescription, fitness, nutrition, and counselling services
• Employee Assistance Programme

Check out the detail of all our colleague benefits here.

We recognise the challenges people face trying to balance commitments both in and out of the workplace - perhaps studying, caring commitments, or other employment. We therefore aim to be as flexible as possible, to create shift patterns that work for both our co-op and our colleagues.

* Enhanced on statutory terms, subject to service criteria.

East of England Co-op