L&D Business Partner

VolkerWessels UK; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary contractor in the UK is seeking a Learning & Development Partner to shape talent development within the company. This role requires a mix of design and delivery for effective apprenticeship and training programs. The ideal candidate should have a strong track record in L&D strategy, mentoring, and stakeholder influence. Opportunity includes a supportive workplace culture and comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, medical care, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional leave on birthday

Private medical care

Pension plan

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Learning & Development strategy and delivery.
• Ability to build effective apprenticeship programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver Early Career Programs (Apprenticeship).
• Manage training and development budget effectively.
• Support accreditation for staff through recognized institutes.
• Collaborate on talent management and succession planning.
• Implement leadership and development training.

Skills

L&D strategy development

Stakeholder influencing

Mentoring and coaching

Creating apprenticeship programs

Performance review management

Job description

VolkerLaser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment.

We're looking for a Learning & Development Partner to join our Laser HR team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of talent across our business. Reporting into the Head of HR for Laser, you'll lead the strategy, design, and delivery of L&D initiatives, with a strong focus on our Early Careers Programme and supporting management development.

This is a blended role - 50% design, 50% delivery - where you'll create impactful apprenticeship programmes while maintaining and enhancing our existing training and development projects.

Please note that role is based out of our Worcester office with national travel.

• Design & deliver our Early Career Programmes (Apprenticeship) that nurture future talent
• Manage the training & development budget, ensuring resources are used effectively
• Support professional accreditation for staff through recognised institutes
• Source and partner with training providers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions
• Collaborate on talent management & succession planning, supporting the Head of HR
• Implement leadership & development training, aligned with group programmes and tailored to business needs
• Contribute to the People Plan, working closely with the wider HR team

About you

• You're a passionate L&D professional with a proven track record in strategy, design and delivery
• You thrive on developing talent, building programmes from the ground up, and influencing stakeholders at every level
• Experience in creating and delivering L&D programmes, including apprenticeships and early careers initiatives
• Skilled in mentoring, coaching, and supporting talent to reach their potentialDemonstrable experience in performance review, appraisal programmes, and succession planning
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and influencing skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences
• Confident communicator who builds trust and drives engagement

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerLaser is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerLaser are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

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Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.