Management Development Specialist

KAEFER UK and Ireland

When it counts, count on us.

Location: Jarrow, UK

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Our Kaefer Ireland site is looking for a Management Development Specialist to join the team on a Full-time permanent basis at our Jarrow (Head Office), Kaefer UK & Ireland site.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

• The Management Development Specialist will assist the Head of Engagement and Development in the execution of the KAEFER UK&I learning and development strategy and annual learning/training plan, including the development, coordination and facilitation of strategic development programmes and learning-based activity to KAEFER UK&I’s middle management population and supporting functions.
• This role will work in collaboration with key stakeholders at all levels (from operatives and supervisors, through to operational managers) to ensure development solutions are appropriate, consistent and advantageous for the business. The Management Development Specialist will operate cross-functionally, acting as a business partner and point of contact for the business’s learning, capability and performance needs.
• The post holder will have a thorough understanding of the ADDIE process and will use this approach when designing development interventions, and along with their ability to take an innovative and pragmatic approach to problem solving, they will then providing sustainable development solutions for the business.
• Professional with high standard in own personal presentation, the Management Development Specialist will be effective and influential on subjects with others at all levels, have coaching experience, and the ability to effectively coach individuals in the application of behavioural development.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Management & Leadership Development Curriculum

Responsible for planning and delivering strategic development programmes and learning-based activity to the KAEFER UK&I middle management population and supporting functions, including the design, coordination and delivery of learning solutions, material accreditation, and activity which supports the annual priorities of the UK&I learning and development strategy.

Learning Needs Analysis

Proactive in conducting regular formal and informal needs analysis for aligned areas of the business, identifying performance needs and gaps, developing and facilitating the delivery of learning solutions to the business when needed. Monitors, analyses and reports internal trends, making recommendations for learning solutions, as appropriate.

Delivery of Development Programmes

Using the ADDIE process, designs, delivers and coordinates identified management capability development and/or learning projects for business enabling priorities. Develops, facilitates and coordinates bespoke programmes based on skills needs and high potential learning, ensuring continuity of development by linking to the new essential skills framework infrastructure. Ensures solutions are endorsed by key stakeholders within the business and have appropriate accreditation/endorsement by relevant professional body (i.e. ILM Recognition).

Facilitation of Annual Learning Plan

Supports the development of a UK&I annual learning plan related to identified performance gaps and management development needs. Provides oversight and analysis when defining learning requirements and demonstrates an understanding of processes and methodology in order to execute appropriate learning solutions.

Change and Innovation

Act as a change agent, lead, promote and support workforce learning, and capability improvement initiatives based upon business specific requirements, change programs and projects. Continuously proactive in being a catalyst for change and innovation within learning and development, when dealing with all levels within the company.

Master Train the Train

Become the Skills Builder ‘Master Builder’ Trainer, gaining certification within the Essential Skills programme to ensure a sustainable approach to skills development within KAEFER UK&I. Plan, coordinate, and deliver Essential Skills ‘Train the Trainer’ programmes and bespoke skills programmes to managers or SMEs when applicable.

Continuous Professional Development

Remain current on learning and development related tools, techniques, strategies and practices in order to provide relevant, informed consultative advice to colleagues, SME’s and key stakeholders.

Competencies:

Listening

Actively listens and seeks to understand differing perspectives, identifies biases, evaluates ideas, is objective, and works together to achieve common priorities.

Speaking

Ability to express oneself to provide information to others effectively and in a succinct manner. Outstanding verbal and presentation skills with the ability to ask thoughtful questions to gain insights in order to understand other perspectives.

Problem Solving

Ability to use a broad range of methods, assumptions, frameworks, and perspectives when solving problems and making decisions. Ability to think systemically and drive optimisation and continuous improvement.

Creativity

Ability to generating innovations or ideas in the context of the role and building on this, to develop ideas using tools like mind mapping, questioning, and considering different perspectives.

Staying Positive

Manages their emotions effectively, resilient with ability to overcome obstacles and able to remain motivated, even when facing setbacks. Identifies new opportunities in difficult situations.

Aiming High

Ability to plan effectively, organises work efforts by prioritising tasks, using resources optimally. Sets clear performance standards, resilient with ability to overcome obstacles. Holds oneself and others accountable for achieving results.

Leadership

Ability to encourage, motivate and coach individuals and teams in learning and improving effectiveness.

Teamwork

Contributes to group decision making, recognises the value of others' ideas and encourages others to contribute. Comfortable managing conflict with an ability to build relationships beyond the immediate team.

Requirements of role:

Qualifications: CIPD L&D Level 3 (Essential), Level 5 (Desirable).

L&D Experience: 5 years + (with emphasis on management development).

Management Experience: ILM Level 5 or equivalent / 5 years+ managerial experience.

Why KAEFER?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.

KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, E, C&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles.

The company has thirteen operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.

KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER group, a global €2.3 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 32,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.

We take pride in being part of a global company with common values and many diverse and individual voices. We make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work, after all when it counts, count on us

Our values:

· Reliability

· Ambition

· Respect

· Team Spirit