Learning and Development Business Partner

2 days ago

Willenhall, Walsall, United Kingdom Blakemore Retail Full time
Job Title: Learning and Development Business Partner

We are seeking a highly skilled Learning and Development Business Partner to join our team at Blakemore Retail. As a key member of our Learning and Development team, you will play a critical role in driving business growth and success through the development of our people.

Job Purpose:

The primary purpose of this role is to partner with managers and business leaders to design and deliver learning and development initiatives that meet the needs of our business. You will work closely with stakeholders to identify learning gaps and develop solutions that drive business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement the apprenticeship strategy and effectively utilize the apprenticeship levy to drive business growth.
  • Design and deliver learning and development programs that meet the needs of our business, including identification of need, design, delivery, and evaluation.
  • Liaise with the Responsible Business Unit and Staff Network Groups to develop the EDI Learning and Development strategy for the business and implement associated plans.
  • Continuously improve and implement career pathways, leveraging work where appropriate or required for external trade partners.
  • Lead the completion of Training Needs Analyses to cover all stakeholders within the wider leadership group, collate data, and understand key gaps in the L&D offering.
  • Partner with key account managers within a range of depots, departments, and divisions.
  • Drive the completion rates of Growth Chats and Conversations (Performance Development Reviews) across the business and extract and provide training requirements.
Person Specification:
  • Basic education (numeracy and literacy) - ESSENTIAL
  • Education to Bachelor's degree or similar professional qualification or relevant work experience at that level - ESSENTIAL
  • Management or CIPD qualification at Level 5 or relevant work experience at that level – ESSENTIAL (DESIRABLE LEVEL 7)
  • Evidence of continuing professional development – ESSENTIAL
  • Project management qualification or demonstrable and relevant project management experience of monitoring and evaluating operational plans, objectives, and projects to achieve and influence change. - ESSENTIAL
What We Offer:
  • Company car opt-out cash equivalent
  • Bupa Medical Insurance
  • Access to Company Pension scheme
  • Holiday, Maternity, and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
  • Outstanding Training & Development opportunities
  • Gain hands-on experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages
  • Flexible working hours opportunity
Additional Benefits:
  • Early access to your pay through 'EarlyPay'
  • 24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal
  • 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
  • Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal, and financial advice
  • Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
  • Extra Holiday - Purchase Scheme
  • Long Service Awards

We are an inclusive employer and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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