Learning and Development Specialist

3 weeks ago

Sale, Trafford, United Kingdom Verastar Limited Full time

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Learning and Development Specialist to support the implementation of our People Strategy. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with the wider People team, business stakeholders, and project leads to understand the needs of the business and recommend and deliver comprehensive learning interventions that drive business success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with multiple directors and heads of department to shape and implement the learning agenda, aligned to the wider business and people strategy.
  • Manage business-wide interventions such as the Essential Learning Curriculum and the delivery of the Management Development programme.
  • Lead efficient learning needs analysis and provide forward-thinking and practical L&D solutions.
  • Source learning solutions using both the internal Learning and Development team and external providers to deliver L&D solutions that continually increase individual and organisational capability.
  • Deliver first-class Management Development learning experiences with engaging facilitation and learning support that delivers behavioural change.
  • Work in partnership with the Projects Team to ensure learning needs are understood and solutions agreed, sometimes on a just-in-time basis.
  • Evaluate learning interventions to ensure the right solutions are in place to build capability and have delivered the required ROI.
  • Lead the learning curriculum for your business areas, ensuring it is maintained annually, developed in line with the internal governance process, and fully utilised across the business.

Requirements

  • A successful track record of working as a Learning and Development Manager, ideally within a data and technology sector.
  • Experience of dealing with external training providers, including universities, apprenticeships, and utilising the Apprenticeship Levy.
  • Experience of leading the delivery of Management Development Programmes would be an advantage.
  • Proven ability to use analytics, problem-solve, and advise on appropriate learning solutions to meet organisational and individual needs.
  • Experience of using blended learning/social learning solutions and how they can be used.

Skills

  • The personal gravitas to collaborate, lead, and influence a diverse range of people, including direct reports, peers, colleagues, and suppliers.
  • Team management skills to drive motivation and collaboration.
  • Proven analytical skills to use data and metrics to evaluate the efficiency of learning solutions and make data-driven decisions.
  • A fresh and innovative thinker that proactively identifies creative digital solutions to problems.
  • Confident, with well-developed interpersonal skills, able to interact effectively with people at all levels.

Qualifications and Other Requirements

  • CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development or similar would be advantageous.
  • Industry experience in Technology/Data is essential, Financial Services is advantageous.

Benefits

  • Core benefits including pension contributions and life assurance.
  • Great discounts on 100s of high street and online stores.
  • 25 days holiday rising with service up to 28 days.
  • Your birthday off every year.
  • Option to buy up to 10 extra holidays and sell up to 5 holidays per year.
  • Cycle to work and travel loans for people wanting a greener commute.
  • Wellbeing support including 24/7 access to a GP, mental health support, get fit programmes, and free legal and financial guidance.

What We Offer

  • Hybrid working – option to work three days from home if you choose.
  • Opportunities to get involved in charity fundraising and volunteering days through our giving back movement.
  • Amazing on-site facilities, such as free on-site gym, free parking, subsidised café, and to top it off an on-site subsidised bar for after-work drinks, quiz nights, and social events.
  • Full-time/Permanent contract of 37.5 hours per week.
  • No weekends and every bank holiday off.

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