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Learning and Work Institute is an independent policy and research organisation focused on lifelong learning and better work. Our vision is for a fair and prosperous society where learning and work enable everyone to realise their potential. We research what works, influence policy, and develop new ideas to improve practice.

L&W is an Investor in People (gold) award holder, keen to learn from the experiences of our staff and committed to staff development including internal and external training and support. We are a Living Pension Employer.

We are passionate about equality and diversity, which drive our organisational values and mission. We are particularly keen to receive applications from all under-represented groups in society.

Our staff benefits

Learning and Work Institute offers a variety of employee benefits to staff.

Work-life balance

  • Part-time and flexible working arrangements including compressed hours and homeworking
  • 27 or 31 days of annual leave (depending on role) plus bank holidays. Three of these days are taken as shutdown between Christmas and the New Year
  • Long service uplift to 29 or 33 days after 5 years’ service (depending on role)
  • 5 days Carers paid leave per year, plus time off for public duties
  • Generous provisions for time off work, including family friendly leave and pay significantly higher than statutory minimum for parental leave, sick leave etc
  • Flexible working arrangements between office and home

Learning, development and training opportunities

Including a Personal Learning Allowance of up to £200 a year and financial support for professional and academic qualifications relevant to role (apprenticeships, professional exams etc).

Future planning

  • 8% employer pension contribution, through salary sacrifice
  • Life assurance 3 times salary

Extras

  • Staff Retail Discounts platform – “extras”
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Eye test and glasses support
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Professional subscriptions paid

Current vacancies

There are no current vacancies

Join our consultants register

We are always looking to engage with like-minded professionals to join our consultants register.  You will need a strong track record in learning, skills or employment, with excellent research or development skills.

To apply to Learning and Work Institute’s consultants register, please complete this short form or for further details, contact us at consultants@learningandwork.org.uk