25.03 Academy Learning & Talent Consultant

jobs24.co.uk; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting temporary opportunity has arisen to join a dedicated team at the DBS Academy, the heart of talent and learning development. This role is pivotal in supporting the HR leadership and Chief Executive Officer in implementing the DBS Strategy, primarily focusing on enhancing workforce capabilities. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality consultancy and guidance, leading various talent and learning projects, and facilitating workshops that drive engagement and impact. If you are passionate about talent development and eager to contribute to a meaningful mission, this role offers a unique chance to make a difference in the lives of colleagues across DBS.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Excellent maternity/paternity/adoption schemes

Health and wellbeing commitment

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working opportunities

Occupational Health Service

Civil Service Pension with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching, talent, learning and development activities.
• Ability to evaluate talent & learning effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Support HR leadership in delivering DBS Strategy focused on workforce.
• Design and evaluate talent and learning activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Knowledge of talent & learning theory

Diplomatic response ability

Education

CIPD Level 5 in Learning & Development

Degree in Human Resource Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital tools

Job description

The DBS Academy is the central point for all learning, development and talent activity in DBS.
An exciting temporary opportunity has arisen for someone to join our small team to support DBS in delivering and evolving our development offer for all colleagues.

Purpose of the Role:

1. To support the HR&OD leadership team and Chief Executive Officer in delivering the DBS Strategy, with a particular focus on our workforce.
2. To provide a professional, proactive, and effective talent & learning service to all staff within the DBS.
3. To advise, support and guide managers & staff on a range of appropriate talent and learning activities to meet DBS strategic and business objectives.
4. To design, source, create or curate, deliver and evaluate talent and learning activities for the DBS through the full consultancy cycle drawing on deep subject knowledge or a specialist skillset.

Core Professional Competence:

1. To maintain a working and evidence-based knowledge of modern talent & learning theory, practice, and trends.
2. To maintain a knowledge and understanding of current and emerging digital tools and e-learning solutions including those available through DBS, Government Campus, and other suppliers.
3. To share your knowledge on a regular basis with our local learning leader community.

High Quality Consultancy & Guidance:

1. Lead on a portfolio of varied talent & learning projects, initiatives and products ensuring that implementation is achieved on time and in budget.
2. To design, source, or create/curate, deliver and evaluate talent and learning activities for the DBS through the full consultancy cycle.
3. To meet talent & learning objectives by liaising and negotiating with Government Campus and other groups and external suppliers.
4. Provide advice and guidance to managers and staff about a range of talent & learning interventions.
5. Work closely with HR Business Partners and other HR Services to provide data, feedback and evaluation information on learning and development activities.
6. Act as a point of contact for business leaders, managers, and HR services in relation to the DBS Academy offer and talent & learning solutions.

An impactful Curriculum / Learning Offer:

1. To continue to apply the consultancy cycle as required to live products to continuously improve the engagement with and impact of our talent and learning offer.
2. To support the Head of DBS Academy on a regular basis to conduct needs analysis and identify the projects, initiatives and products required in our OD workplan.

Effective Delivery & Facilitation:

1. To facilitate talent & learning workshops, presentations and courses as required by assigned portfolio of talent & learning projects and initiatives.
2. To facilitate meetings, focus groups and engagement activities to support design / development / evaluation / engagement with DBS Academy.

Delivering the Apprenticeship Framework:

1. Manage the delivery of apprenticeship training and administrate the Levy account.
2. Provide mentoring and support for apprentices, maximising supplier relationship.

Purposeful Administration & Reporting:

1. Pro-actively collate feedback and evaluation of talent and learning activities.
2. Manage and administer learning systems, records, and management information.
3. Monitor and produce regular information on Talent & Learning engagement and opportunities.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Comprehensive and demonstrable experience in undertaking teaching, talent, learning and development activities.
2. Experience of evaluating talent & learning from reaction to return on investment.

Education & Qualifications:

1. A relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIPD Level 5 in Learning & Development or Degree in Human Resource Management) or relevant and substantial equivalent experience.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

1. Effective organisational and prioritisation skills.
2. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
3. Effective verbal communication and presentation skills.
4. Effective written communication skills.
5. Knowledge of talent & learning theory and best practice.
6. Ability to respond diplomatically and positively to difficult and sensitive situations.
7. Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications and other digital tools.

Benefits:

1. Generous annual leave entitlement.
2. Excellent maternity, paternity and adoption schemes.
3. Commitment to the health and wellbeing of our employees.
4. Employee Assistance Programme.
5. Flexible working opportunities.
6. Occupational Health Service including referrals for counselling and physiotherapy.
7. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.

Application Process:

To apply for this post, please provide a CV together with a suitability statement of no more than 750 words, outlining how your skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the role.

Security: Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Nationality requirements: This job is broadly open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, and nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK.