L&D Business Partner

VanRath; Holywood; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public services organization is seeking a Learning & Development Business Partner to shape their People Strategy and deliver impactful training initiatives. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, designing learning programs, and improving employee performance. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in L&D. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Degree in HR or Business-related discipline and at least 2 years' L&D experience.
• Proven experience in learning needs analysis and program evaluation.
• Strong IT skills including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the organisation's internal Learning Academy.
• Design and evaluate learning programmes including internships and apprenticeships.
• Collaborate with managers to identify training needs.

Job description

Learning & Development Business Partner

Belfast/Holywood
Hybrid working available

Are you passionate about helping people and organisations reach their full potential?

We're delighted to be partnering with a respected organisation within the public services sector to recruit an experienced Learning & Development Business Partner. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious L&D professional to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a forward-thinking People Strategy, supporting a diverse workforce through impactful development initiatives and continuous learning opportunities.

The Role

Reporting to the Learning, Development & Engagement Manager, you'll take ownership of delivering a proactive and innovative L&D function across the organisation. You'll be instrumental in ensuring teams have the skills, knowledge and capability to deliver on strategic objectives and organisational goals. This is a broad and hands‑on role, offering involvement across the full training cycle – from needs analysis and design, through to delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the organisation's internal Learning Academy, driving personal and business performance.
• Design, deliver and evaluate learning programmes including internships, apprenticeships, graduate and induction programmes.
• Collaborate with managers and HR Business Partners to identify training needs and develop tailored learning solutions.
• Monitor and report on L&D compliance and training completion, producing insights and improvement plans.
• Lead on the implementation of onboarding, induction and career pathways for staff.
• Coordinate apprenticeship programmes and relationships with external training providers.
• Contribute to wellbeing and engagement initiatives in partnership with HR colleagues.
• Support continuous improvement across learning systems, communications and service delivery.
• Deputise for the Learning, Development & Engagement Manager where required.

About You

You'll bring enthusiasm, creativity and a genuine passion for learning. You'll be confident in partnering with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation and experienced in delivering meaningful, measurable learning outcomes.

Essential Criteria:

• Degree (Level 6) in HR or a Business‑related discipline and at least 2 years' L&D experience - or 4+ years' recent experience in an L&D role.
• Proven experience in learning needs analysis, design/delivery of training, and programme evaluation.
• Demonstrated success delivering service improvements within an HR or L&D function.
• Strong IT skills including PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Full driving licence and access to transport (reasonable adjustments made where required).

Desirable:

• CIPD Associate (or higher) membership.

Personal attributes:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational ability with attention to detail.
• Customer‑focused and solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Knowledge of current L&D best practice and trends.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to make a real impact in shaping organisational learning and development.
• Collaborative and supportive HR environment with strong leadership backing.
• Excellent work‑life balance with flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, or to request a full job brief, please contact Emma Hall on 02890330250 or [e-mail]. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.