Learning and Development Specialist

6 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Sharp UK Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Learning and Development Consultant to join our People team at Sharp UK. As a key member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in driving the development of our internal Learning and Development service, ensuring it delivers effective solutions that support our operational and strategic business plans.

Main Responsibilities
  • Develop and Implement Training Programs: Plan, design, and deliver a range of training courses using a blended learning approach to enhance employees' skills and knowledge.
  • Review and Develop Corporate Induction Program: Review, develop, and launch a comprehensive Corporate Induction Program to ensure new employees have a seamless onboarding experience.
  • Manage the Sharp UK Academy/Apprentice Program: Develop, launch, and manage the Sharp UK Academy/Apprentice program to provide employees with opportunities for growth and development.
  • Conduct Training Needs Analysis: Plan and conduct an organizational Training Needs Analysis to identify areas for improvement and develop targeted training solutions.
  • Evaluate Training Programs: Design, implement, and evaluate training programs to measure their effectiveness and Return on Investment.
  • Develop and Manage the L&D Plan and Budget: Develop and manage the Learning and Development plan and associated budget to ensure effective resource allocation.
  • Identify and Develop Evaluation Mechanisms: Identify and develop evaluation mechanisms to determine the effectiveness of Learning and Development interventions and measure Return on Investment.
  • Support Career Pathways and Succession Planning: Support the design and implementation of career pathways and succession opportunities across the business to drive retention and growth.
  • Partner with the People Team: Partner with the People team to design and deliver Management Development Programs to enhance leadership skills and capabilities.
  • Implement the E-learning Platform: Review and develop an implementation plan to launch the E-learning platform, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
  • Manage the Apprenticeship Levy: Manage and utilize the apprenticeship levy to maximize Return on Investment and drive business growth.
  • Support L&D Project Work: Undertake and support Learning and Development planned project work to ensure effective delivery and outcomes.
  • Develop Management Information: Develop management information to record, monitor, and control all Learning and Development activities.
  • Improve L&D Effectiveness: Continuously improve the effectiveness, value for money, and delivery of Learning and Development initiatives.
  • Negotiate External Learning Interventions: Negotiate provision of external learning and development interventions to ensure best value for the business.
  • Provide Local Support: Provide tailored, local, and 121 support to address specific knowledge, skills, and competence gaps.
Requirements
  • CIPD Level 5 in Organizational Learning and Development: Ideally CIPD Level 5 in Organizational Learning and Development qualified.
  • Extensive Experience in Training Programmes: Extensive experience in building, designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs.
  • Proven Experience in L&D: Proven experience in a similar Learning and Development role, ideally across multiple sites.
  • Demonstrable Experience and Skills: Demonstrable experience and skills in the full training cycle.
  • Proven Stakeholder Management: Proven stakeholder management experience, ability to collaborate across multiple functions while influencing key stakeholders.
  • Excellent Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information and engage with employees at all levels.
  • Project Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, experience building effective relationships with employees, managers, and external training and apprenticeship providers.
  • Influencing and Communication Skills: Demonstrable influencing, communication, and presentation skills at all levels.
  • Organizational Skills: Proven organizational skills with a strong track record in delivering results.
  • Budget Management: Ability to manage and formulate budgets based on Training Needs Analysis.
  • Evaluation Skills: Ability to evaluate interventions to ensure effectiveness in achieving objectives and Return on Investment.
  • Analytical Skills: Good analytical skills – able to use metrics with colleagues to drive improvement.
  • Results-Focused: Results-focused – desire to see the Learning and Development activity impact on revenue.


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