Learning and Development Specialist

5 days ago


Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD Group Full time
People Development Advisor

Role Overview:

The People Development Advisor plays a pivotal role in driving organizational growth and development. As the primary point of contact for development initiatives, this role is responsible for scoping, designing, and delivering high-quality learning experiences that cater to the diverse needs of the JD Group.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and deliver performance-focused learning and development activities that engage audiences across the organization.
  • Collaborate with line managers to identify areas for improvement and develop targeted development initiatives that drive business outcomes.
  • Conduct post-intervention evaluations to assess the impact of development activities and inform future learning needs.
  • Provide individual and group coaching to support personal and professional growth, both on and off development programs.
  • Model a growth mindset by staying up-to-date with industry trends and applying best practices in learning and development.
  • Advocate for a learning culture within the organization by sharing knowledge and facilitating social learning.
  • Curate high-quality content to promote social and self-directed learning across the group.

Key Objectives:

  • Effectively scope learning needs using data and evidence.
  • Design learning interventions that drive results and produce a measurable return on investment.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives and provide actionable insights for future development.
  • Coach individuals for personal and professional growth, aligning with the organization's values and objectives.

Competencies:

  • Deciding and Initiating Action
  • Adhering to Principles and Values
  • Presenting and Communicating Information
  • Applying Expertise and Technology
  • Creating and Innovating
  • Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
  • Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
  • Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives

Skills and Experience:

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Competency in individual and group coaching skills and techniques.
  • High-quality learning facilitation skills that create an engaging environment.
  • A proven track record of delivering performance-focused learning activities aligned with business objectives.
  • Experience in scoping and designing engaging learning experiences informed by Adult Learning Theory.
  • A strong commercial mindset with the ability to analyze data and inform future development needs.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Excellent computer literacy skills, including MS Office.

Training Requirements:

  • CIPD Level 3 in Learning and Development or equivalent qualifications.
  • Coaching Skills
  • Learning Facilitation Skills
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Project Management


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