Learning & Development Specialist

4 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom City of Lee's Summit Full time £75,055 per year

The City of Lee's Summit is a thriving, progressive community situated 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With an estimated population of over 107,000, Lee's Summit has all the very best attributes of a small town while enjoying the amenities of a large city. Complemented by a growing business community and superior quality of life, Lee's Summit has become one of the largest cities in Missouri. Lee's Summit boasts an award-winning school system and holds national accreditations for its Parks and Recreation, Fire, Police and Public Works services. Lee's Summit has a strong appreciation for arts, culture and entertainment, making it a vibrant place to live and work. The cultural scene includes public art installations, musical performances, theatre productions and Fourth Friday Art Walks. Recently named America's Great Neighborhood by the American Planning Association, Lee's Summit's historic downtown district provides a unique network of restaurants, boutiques and businesses. Special events such as Oktoberfest and Downtown Days draw visitors from all over the Kansas City metro. Lee's Summit offers countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. With 30 parks, 92 miles of trails and numerous regional lakes, most residents live within close proximity to a recreational activity. Lee's Summit continues to receive regional and national recognition for its endless amenities for residents of all ages. Among the notable recognitions, the city received gold certification as a Community for all Ages and was designated a Walk Friendly Community and Bicycle Friendly Community.

Salary range mid-point $75,055.00

The Learning and Development Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating training and development programs for employees within the city. This role involves identifying skill gaps, developing learning initiatives, and facilitating training sessions that enhance employee performance and support career growth. The specialist will work closely with department heads and staff to ensure that training programs align with organizational goals and meet the needs of the workforce.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, education, organizational development or a closely related field required
  • Five to seven years of experience in employee training, learning, and development
  • Experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs
  • Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
  • Proficient in learning management systems and e-learning platforms (Workday experience strongly preferred)
  • Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

  • Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of learning, training, development, and performance management
  • Advanced knowledge of methods and techniques of research and report presentation to include researching, benchmarking, trending, projections, compiling and summarizing a variety of informational data
  • Efficient and effective problem-solving skills required
  • Ability to coordinate and conduct training classes
  • Able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality
  • Ability to create an ethical, non-discriminatory and safe work environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and with suppliers or the public as needed

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