Salary & Enhanced Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holiday, increasing with length of service up to 28 days plus bank holidays
• Gererous matched Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)
• FREE BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan
• Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years
• Hybrid available after 6 month probation 2 x day per week between Tuesday and Thursday
• Employee Discounts 

We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic Learning & Development Specialist to join our team, focusing on managing the talent lifecycle and delivering impactful L&D initiatives for all employees across the organisation. This role will support a variety of development programs, including onboarding, induction, skills training, leadership development, talent progression, and the implementation of apprenticeship schemes.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in L&D and a deep understanding of the apprenticeship levy, with a passion for nurturing employee growth, enhancing performance, and aligning learning initiatives with business needs. A key aspect of this role will be partnering with the business to ensure that L&D programs are tailored to address specific departmental needs and support organisational objectives.

Occasional travel may be required to support various initiatives across different locations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Talent Lifecycle Management:
   • Design, deliver, and manage comprehensive learning programs to support employee growth and development at all stages of the talent lifecycle.
   • Implement the apprenticeship levy effectively across the organisation, ensuring compliance and maximising the value of apprenticeship funding at all levels of the talent lifecycle.
   • Collaborate with business leaders to assess the development needs of different teams and create tailored L&D solutions that align with departmental and organisational goals.
   • Ensure employees have access to development opportunities that enable them to reach their full potential, including skills training, leadership development, and career progression pathways.
2. Onboarding & Inductions:
   • Develop and implement a comprehensive onboarding and induction program that provides new hires with the information, tools, and support needed for success.
   • Ensure new employees feel welcomed, valued, and prepared to begin their roles from day one.
   • Partner with business leaders to tailor the induction process to different employee groups, ensuring alignment with their specific roles and business needs.
   • Continuously assess and improve the onboarding process based on feedback and best practices to enhance the employee experience and support retention.
3. Learning & Development (L&D) Program Delivery:
   • Design, deliver, and evaluate a range of L&D programs that focus on employee growth, from technical skills training to leadership development and soft skills training.
   • Partner with the business to identify learning needs and create tailored development opportunities to close skills gaps and drive performance improvements.
   • Develop and implement ongoing learning initiatives, ensuring they are aligned with business objectives and enhance both individual and team performance.
   • Measure the impact and effectiveness of L&D programs through assessments, feedback, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
4. Business Partnership:
   • Work closely with business leaders, managers, and HR to ensure that L&D initiatives are strategically aligned with organisational goals and the needs of specific teams or departments.
   • Provide guidance and support to leaders and managers in identifying developmental needs within their teams and implementing relevant training programs.
   • Ensure that the learning strategy is communicated clearly across the business and that all employees are aware of the development opportunities available to them.
5. Apprenticeship Levy Management:
   • Manage the implementation of apprenticeship programs across the organisation, from identifying appropriate apprenticeships to tracking and reporting progress.
   • Ensure the organisation complies with all apprenticeship levy requirements, maximising the use of the funding and aligning programs with business needs.
   • Partner with internal teams and external providers to deliver apprenticeship training programs effectively, ensuring they are well-integrated into the broader L&D strategy.
   • Monitor and evaluate the success of apprenticeship programs, making improvements based on feedback and changing business needs.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Essential:
  • Proven experience in Learning & Development, with a broad focus on talent lifecycle management, onboarding, induction, skills development, and apprenticeships.
  • Strong knowledge of the apprenticeship levy and experience in implementing apprenticeship programs at various levels of the organisation.
  • Experience in designing and delivering tailored L&D solutions to meet the specific needs of different employee groups and departments.
  • CIPD qualification (or equivalent) is highly desirable.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with all levels of the organisation.
  • Experience designing and delivering engaging L&D content and programs.
  • Ability to assess and meet the development needs of individuals and teams.
• Desirable:
  • Insights Discovery accreditation or equivalent psychometric tools certification.
  • Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and HRIS systems.
  • Experience in leadership development and succession planning.