Editorial People Development Specialist

ION Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Editorial People Development Specialist to enhance employee capabilities through impactful training and development initiatives. In this dynamic role, you will coordinate learning programs, collaborate with managers to create personalized development plans, and deliver both in-person and online training sessions. Your expertise will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and growth, ensuring that employees are equipped with the necessary skills to thrive. If you are driven by the desire to shape talent development in a stimulating environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Learning & Development, preferably in editorial or publishing.
• Proven skills in designing and delivering training programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Editorial People Development in implementing learning strategies.
• Deliver engaging training sessions and assess their effectiveness.

Skills

Learning & Development

Training Program Design

Leadership Development

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analysis

Project Management

Coaching

Presentation Skills

eLearning Platforms

Education

CIPD

TAP

APTD

CPTD

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Role:

The Editorial People Development Specialist will play a pivotal role in enhancing the capabilities of employees across the organization. This role focuses on coordinating learning initiatives, delivering impactful training, and fostering a culture of continuous development within the editorial and broader organizational context. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to an impactful people development strategy in a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the growth of talent within the organization, ensuring employees are equipped with the skills they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Editorial People Development in implementing & delivering our Learning & Development strategy aligned with the business needs and goals.
• Oversee the planning, coordination and execution of professional learning programmes, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and achieve desired outcomes.
• Assist in creating learning materials that are relevant, up-to-date, and aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with managers to design personalized development plans aligned with individual career growth and business objectives.
• Deliver in-person and online training sessions focused on management, leadership, and a wide range of skill sets required within the editorial and organizational functions.
• Facilitate engaging learning interventions to support the development of editorial staff and management teams.
• Assess the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, performance metrics, and continuous improvement strategies.
• Produce comprehensive reports on learning and development activities to track progress, highlight achievements, and identify areas for improvement.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong experience in Learning & Development or a related field, preferably within an editorial, publishing, or capital markets context.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering training programs in both virtual and in-person environments.
• Skilled in leadership development, with relevant qualifications in these fields. e.g. CIPD, TAP, APTD, CPTD, Coaching, Change Management.
• Strong organizational skills, with experience in managing learning materials and records.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Highly data-driven and analytical individual, skilled at leveraging data insights to drive decision-making and optimize performance.

Preferred:

• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Skilled in coaching, with relevant qualification.
• Good project management skills.
• Proven experience in using eLearning platforms.