L&D Coordinator - Grants & Funding

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Learning and Development Coordinator to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This exciting role focuses on maximizing funding claims and supporting talent initiatives within the organization. You will collaborate with key stakeholders and manage the funding application process, ensuring continuous development opportunities for employees. The company prides itself on a supportive culture and offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about learning and development and eager to make a meaningful impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension Scheme with up to 10% contributions

Life Assurance Scheme (4x basic salary)

25 days annual leave + Public Holidays

Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme

Opportunities for fully funded Professional Qualification

Discounts on car leasing, holidays, and more

Qualifications

• CIPD L&D level 3 qualification or relevant experience in a similar role.
• Strong L&D coordination background is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate funding claims for Learning and Development.
• Maintain and update grants and funding information with CITB.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Interpersonal Skills

Education

CIPD L&D Level 3

Comparable Experience in L&D

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

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L&D Coordinator - Grants & Funding, Birmingham

Client: Colas

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

Purpose of the role

Colas Ltd have an excellent opportunity for a Learning and Development (L&D) Coordinator to join the team on a permanent, part-time basis (22.5 hours) working hybrid, primarily at Bishops Court, B37 7YB. Reporting into the Lead L&D Partner, your key focus in this role will be on maximising the Grants and Funding claims on behalf of Colas Ltd. You will work closely with key stakeholders, third party partners and suppliers along with the Learning and Development Team to coordinate and facilitate the funding claims process and identify upcoming opportunities for funding applications.

Main Responsibilities

As a L&D Coordinator you will help deliver and support the Learning and Development and Talent initiatives across Colas, ensuring a culture of continuous development and growth for our employees to meet Colas Ltd current and future talent needs. Some key duties will include:

1. Maintaining and updating grants and funding information with the CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) to support increased funding opportunities.
2. Ensuring you remain current and up to date with changes on grants and funding within the construction industry.
3. Completing and following through all possible claims for grants and funding applications.
4. Timely updating of training information including tracking, reporting and analysing data, including attendance, feedback and engagement across multiple development learning initiatives.
5. Maintaining, supporting and developing the Learning and Development Learning Management System.
6. Assisting with any other adhoc duties to support the delivery of Learning and Development and Talent initiatives.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have CIPD L&D level 3 qualification or be willing to obtain this, or possess relevant comparable experience in a similar role within L&D. Experience within Construction is ideal but we are open to individuals with a strong L&D / Coordination work background from all industries. Experience with Learning Management Systems is desirable but not essential. Understanding of the CITB Grants Funding would be advantageous.

The L&D Coordinator will have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, and will be able to work on their own initiative while taking an inquisitive approach. It is essential to have excellent attention to detail with a results-driven approach. A UK driving licence is desirable as travel may be required occasionally.

Package Description

Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:

• A salary between £25,000 - £27,000 PRO RATA (dependent on experience)
• Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
• 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays (dependent on days worked, this is based on 5 days a week)
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal

Note to Recruitment Agencies:

In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and we will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.

As a business, we hold three core values: Caring, Sharing and Daring. We are committed to Caring for our colleagues, promoting equality and diversity, and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders. We harness a productive environment where talents are fully utilised and organisational goals are met, Sharing our knowledge and expertise with colleagues to progress and expand on new ideas, promoting trust, responsibility, and solidarity. Our culture is built on an innovative and pioneering mindset, Daring to welcome new ideas and approaches. We are driven to invest in our employees and encourage them to participate in innovation, moving forward and striving to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions.