Associate Director - Knowledge and Capability

Mace; Peterborough; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Peterborough is seeking a Knowledge Transfer & Capability Building Lead. The role involves developing strategies and solutions for enhancing project capabilities, collaborating with stakeholders to meet diverse training needs. Ideal candidates will have project management experience and strong communication skills, contributing to an inclusive and diverse work environment. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Proven facilitation and presentation skills.
• Effectively communicates at all levels, both written and verbal.
• Ability to tailor approach to specific audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead Knowledge Transfer & Capability Building strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet training requirements.
• Develop detailed Knowledge & Capability solutions.

Skills

Project management experience

Facilitation skills

Consulting skills

Instructional learning design

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership development

Education

Learning and Development qualification or equivalent

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Overview

Mace, Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult and construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery to unlock the potential in every project.

Our Values Shape The Way We Consult & Construct And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are :

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

Responsibilities

• Delivers on Operational Excellence (OE) Knowledge Transfer & Capability Building strategies and services for allocated projects and programmes. Provides the vision of Knowledge Transfer & Capability Building on allocated project and / or programme.
• Lead the Knowledge & Capability needs analysis process, including planning, implementation, and review, and provide comprehensive reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather insights and ensure project / programme and client contractual and legal training requirements are met.
• Develop and implement detailed Knowledge & Capability solutions, including action plans, timelines, resource allocation, and evaluation methods.
• Oversee the use of learning technologies, improve training administration efficiencies, and present business cases for new technology adoption.
• Raise the capability of the project / programme community, develop a robust competency model, and collect and analyse data to support Knowledge & Capability initiatives.

Requirements

• Project management experience and expertise.
• Proven facilitation / presentation skills.
• Developed consulting skills.
• Understanding of learning types and when to apply different methods.
• Instructional learning design and scaffolding expertise.
• Learning and Development qualification (or equivalent).
• Presents and communicates effectively at all levels (up to C-suite), both written and verbal.
• Able to tailor approach to specific audiences internally and externally.
• Manages and influences key senior stakeholders.
• Builds and cultivates relationships with internal and external stakeholders, working to execute strategic programmes.
• Strong competence and proven ability in developing leadership, management capability and / or organisational effectiveness.
• Guides, directs, coordinates and upskills others on portfolio.

Desirable

• Learning Management Systems experience.
• Articulate 360 self-authoring eLearning creation.
• Experience working in large projects / programmes in the built environment.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

"We are an inclusive employer and welcome interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation."