Learning and Development Consultant (FTC)

Navantia UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing strategic consultancy in Bristol seeks an experienced Learning & Development Consultant to lead initiatives that enhance L&D's role as a proactive business partner. This role focuses on implementing scalable learning systems, developing a competency management framework, and driving the Talent Development agenda. The ideal candidate will have a track record of successful L&D implementations, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and experience with leadership development. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of L&D at the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing competency management frameworks.
• Proven track record in implementing Learning & Development initiatives.
• Strong analysis and evaluation skills to measure learning impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of scalable learning systems aligned with business needs.
• Establish a structured approach to skills and competence management.
• Create and roll out harmonised Learning & Development procedures.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Competence management

Learning needs analysis

Modern learning design

Education

Relevant degree or certification in Learning & Development

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Navantia UK is undergoing rapid growth and transformation, with major programmes driving the need for a more strategic, future-focused approach to Learning and Development. To support this evolution, we are seeking an experienced Learning & Development Consultant to shape and implement key initiatives that will reposition L&D as a proactive partner to the business. Working alongside two in-house L&D Partners and reporting to the Head of Talent & Culture, this role will lead the design and delivery of scalable, business-aligned learning systems, frameworks, and interventions. A key focus will be on establishing a structured, dynamic approach to skills and competence management - enabling the business to plan, track, and develop capability in line with current and future needs. The consultant will also play a critical role in advancing our Talent Development agenda, particularly around identifying and developing future leaders, and embedding Discovery Insights psychometrics into our leadership development approach.

• Work with a multi-functional team to scope, select, and implementation of a suite of tools to support end-to-end people development - including a Learning Management System (LMS), goal setting, competence management, and performance management functionality.
• Design and embed a competency management framework that links to workforce planning, development pathways, and performance reviews.
• Create and roll out a harmonised Learning & Development procedure across all sites - defining how training needs are gathered and prioritised, how budgets are proposed and approved, and clarifying ownership for delivery and reporting (e.g. HR vs. General Managers).
• Support the design and phased delivery of a new Leadership Development Programme, ensuring it reflects Navantia UK's values, strategic direction, and evolving leadership needs.
• Introduce Discovery Insights psychometrics into our approach to leadership development and assessment. Build internal capability and processes for sustainable use across talent and team development.
• Shape and implement an approach to Talent Development, including succession planning, high-potential identification, and targeted development pathways.
• Partner with and coach the in-house L&D team to build capability in stakeholder engagement, learning needs analysis, and modern learning design.
• Develop a learning evaluation framework to measure impact and ensure continuous improvement.
• Ensure all tools and frameworks are practical, scalable, and embedded into business rhythm and decision-making.