Learning And Development Advisor

Kier Group; Gerrards Cross; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Learning and Development Advisor to support the implementation and ongoing management of our technical training and core skills agenda within Kier Construction. You'll develop our Construction skills network, identify innovative training solutions and manage preferred supplier relationships.

Working with data insights, you'll help shape learning across Kier Construction, ensuring programmes are effective, compliant, and future-focused.

Qualifications

• Experience in Learning and Development with ability to interrogate data and present insights.
• Collaborative, thrives in fast-paced environments, strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of construction training, awarding bodies and professional bodies in the industry.
• Curious about external trends and developments to enhance learning offerings.
• Able to build strong relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Optimise Learning Management System to create training reports on activity, spend, compliance gaps, and feedback for stakeholders.
• Support Training Coordinator community and manage internal SLAs.
• Manage relationships with external training providers and maintain the Preferred Suppliers list through audits and reviews.
• Support development of new training solutions and keep Construction Training Matrix updated.
• Visit projects across the UK to assess training needs and shape our learning offering.
• Maximise external funding opportunities and promote joined-up technical training across Kier.

Skills

L&D experience

Data insights

Project management

Construction training knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Job description

We're looking for a Learning and Development Advisor to join our Kier Construction team.

Location: Flexible - hybrid working available with travel to sites and offices as required
Hours: Full time - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

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 skills network, 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?

As a Learning and Development Advisor, you'll be working within the Learning and Development team, supporting them in delivering exceptional technical training and development solutions. Your day to day will include:

• Optimising our Learning Management System to create insightful training reports on activity, spend, compliance gaps, and feedback for key stakeholders
• supporting the Training Coordinator community and managing and reviewing internal SLA's
• 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

What are we looking for?

This role of Learning and Development Advisor is great for you if:

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

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome!

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

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