Learning and Development Advisor

Farrans Construction; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrans Construction is seeking a Learning and Development Advisor to enhance early careers pathways and deliver engaging training programs. The role involves collaborating with operational teams and training providers to foster a culture of continuous learning. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and over three years of experience in a similar role, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

30+ days annual leave

Enhanced maternity

Family friendly policies

Access to discounts cycle to work scheme

24/7 counselling and support health line

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a learning and development role.
• Strong understanding of early careers frameworks.
• Experience designing and delivering training.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and coordinate graduate and apprenticeship programs.
• Deliver or coordinate training for technical, safety, and professional skills.
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Professional certifications (e.g., CIPD)

Tools

Learning management systems

MS Office

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Job Description

As a key member of our Learning and Development Team, and wider People Team, you will play a critical role in shaping our workforce by supporting the development of early careers pathways, facilitating engaging training programs, and ensuring compliance with core skills and industry standards. You will work collaboratively with operational teams, training providers, and compliance bodies to support capability development and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Responsibilities

Early Careers Development:

• Design, implement, and coordinate graduate, apprenticeship, and placement programs.

• Support managers in onboarding, mentoring, and reviewing progress for early careers employees.

• Liaise with training providers, schools, and colleges to promote construction careers and build talent pipelines.

• Track performance, progression, and engagement of early career participation to ensure their needs, as well as the needs of the business are met.

• Build and maintain working relationships will all Graduate, Apprentice & Placement employees to nurture and develop them within Farrans from day one.

Training Facilitation:

• Deliver or coordinate in-house and third-party training for technical, safety, and professional skills.

• Assist in developing training materials and e-learning content aligned with business needs.

• Schedule, track, and report on training attendance and effectiveness.

• Support subject matter experts in delivering job-specific training.

• Continually look at new ways of improving; reviewing current curriculum, and making changes where necessary.

Compliance and Core Skills Management:

• Maintain training records and ensure workforce compliance with industry and client-mandated training (e.g., CSCS, CITB, health & safety).

• Monitor expirations and coordinate refresher training as needed.

• Conduct regular audits to ensure training standards are met across sites.

• Provide training compliance data and insights to support client tenders and audits.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or professional certifications (e.g., CIPD) are a plus.

• 3+ years’ experience in a learning and development role.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of early careers frameworks (e.g., apprenticeships, graduate schemes).

• Experience designing and delivering training; for delivery online and in-person is essential.

• A skilled facilitator who can deliver training and facilitate sessions with a wide range of participants across multiple locations.

• Excellent communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills.

• Proficient with learning management systems and MS Office.

• A problem solver; both practical and innovative.

• Highly organised and methodical, who is able to work to tight deadlines.

• Self-motivated, capable of working under minimal supervision and on own initiative.

• Highly enthusiastic individual with an excellent professional demeanour.

• Able to work collaboratively in a multi-team environment.

• Familiarity with core construction training (CITB, CSCS, NVQs, etc.)

About Us

We build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme.

The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK and Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do.

Your well-being is our priority. We take care of our team with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation.

What we can offer you

Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential.

When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well-being is our priority.

We take care of our team with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes:

* 30+ days annual leave

* Enhanced maternity

* Family friendly policies

* Access to discounts cycle to work scheme

* 24/7 counselling and support health line GP anytime & Wellbeing App

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Training

• Industries

  Construction

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