Business Development and Training Specialist

5 days ago


Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Sharp UK Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Business Development and Training Specialist to join our People team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing an internal Learning & Development service, driving effective solutions that support operational and strategic business plans.

About the Role

This is a permanent position based at our offices in West Bromwich, with hybrid working arrangements in place. Travel to other sites is required, and a driving license and own transport are necessary.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building, designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs, as well as a proven track record in a similar L&D role, ideally across multiple sites.

  • Develop and manage the L&D plan and associated budget.
  • Identify and develop evaluation mechanisms to determine the effectiveness of L&D interventions and measure Return on Investment.
  • Support the design and implementation of career pathways and succession opportunities across the business to drive retention.
  • Partner with the people team to design and deliver Management Development Programs.

The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, experience building effective relationships with employees, managers, and external training providers. They will be proactive in identifying training needs and developing appropriate solutions.

We offer a competitive salary of £40,000 - 50,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits. Ideally, you will hold a CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development qualification or equivalent.



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