Learning and Development Advisor

Kier Group plc.; Chalfont St. Peter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a proactive Learning and Development specialist to support our Technical training and core skills agenda across Kier Construction. You’ll optimise our Learning Management System, manage supplier relationships, and help shape a future-focused learning programme.

The role involves visiting projects UK-wide, leveraging data insights to inform decisions, securing external funding, and delivering compliant, effective training solutions for diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Collaborative and thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of construction training, awarding organisations, and professional bodies.
• Curious about external trends to enhance learning offerings.
• Ability to communicate at all levels internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Optimise the Learning Management System to generate insightful training reports (activity, spend, compliance gaps, feedback).
• Manage relationships with external training providers and audit the Preferred Suppliers list.
• Support development of new training solutions and keep the Construction Training Matrix updated.
• Visit projects across the UK to consult with stakeholders and shape learning offerings.
• Maximise external funding opportunities and coordinate with the wider business.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Learning & development

Construction training

Tools

LMS experience

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our talented Learning and Development team, where you'll support the implementation and ongoing management of our technical training and core skills agenda. You'll play a key role in developing our Construction Training Matrix, identifying innovative training solutions, and managing our preferred supplier relationships. Working with data insights, you'll help shape the future of learning across Kier Construction, ensuring our training programmes are effective, compliant, and future-focused.

What will you be responsible for?

• Optimising our Learning Management System to create insightful training reports on activity, spend, compliance gaps, and feedback for key stakeholders
• Managing relationships with external training providers and maintaining our Preferred Suppliers list through regular audits, quality assurance, and performance reviews
• Supporting the development of new training solutions and keeping our Construction Training Matrix updated and relevant
• Visiting projects across the UK to consult with stakeholders, understand training needs, and help shape our learning offering
• Maximising external funding opportunities and working collaboratively across the business to ensure a joined-up approach to technical training

You have experience working in a Learning and Development role with the ability to interrogate data and present valuable insights

Requirements

• You're collaborative and thrive in fast-paced environments, with strong project management skills
• You have knowledge of construction training, awarding organisations, and professional bodies within the industry
• You're curious about external trends and developments, using this knowledge to continually enhance learning offerings
• You can build strong relationships and communicate effectively at all levels, both internally and externally