Learning and Development Partner

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Learning & Development Partner to enhance its training initiatives. This pivotal role involves creating training strategies, supporting employee growth, and managing L&D projects across various levels. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, strong organizational skills, and a passion for developing talent within the organization.

Benefits

Colas Pension Scheme with up to 10% contributions

Life Assurance at 4x salary

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme

Opportunity for fully funded professional qualifications

Employee discounts on various benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development.
• Proven experience in a consultative or specialist L&D role.
• Strong understanding of talent development strategies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize training needs with business leaders.
• Manage training requests and records.
• Design and deliver leadership and management development programs.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Project management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Understanding of learning cycle

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

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Learning and Development Partner, Basildon

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Location: Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Company: CLT SUPPORT SERVICES CENTRAL

Location: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Type of Contract: Permanent

Publication Date: 30 May 2025

Colas Ltd, a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, operates in over 50 countries with over 55,000 employees worldwide, including over 1,500 in the UK. We specialize in highways construction, airfields, marine sectors, and highways maintenance, with innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for employee development and career growth.

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Purpose of the role

Are you passionate about developing people and driving impactful learning initiatives? Colas is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Partner to join our HR Support Services team. Based at our Head Office in Solihull (B37 7YB), with UK travel required, you will deliver our training strategy, ensure compliance, and support our people's growth across all levels.

This role offers a chance to shape the future of learning at Colas, working with internal and external partners to build capability and support career development.

Main Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize training needs with business leaders.
• Manage training requests and records.
• Support implementation of L&D strategy with the Talent Development Manager.
• Design and deliver leadership and management development programs.
• Evaluate training effectiveness for ROI and ROE assessments.
• Manage relationships with training providers, including contracts and SLAs.
• Support apprenticeship and graduate programs, including recruitment and onboarding.
• Assist with audits and training budget reviews.
• Maintain training matrices aligned with the Learning Management System.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of L&D processes, systems, and policies.

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development.
• Proven experience in a consultative or specialist L&D role.
• Strong understanding of the full learning cycle and talent development strategies.
• Excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Learning Management Systems.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship schemes, funding, and industry standards is desirable.
• Experience in construction or industrial sectors is a plus but not essential.

Package Description

Our total compensation includes:

• Salary between £33,000 and £37,000 plus company car or allowance.
• Colas Pension Scheme with up to 10% contributions.
• Life Assurance at 4x salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme.
• Hybrid Working Scheme (role dependent).
• Opportunity for fully funded professional qualifications.
• Ongoing personal and professional development.
• Employee discounts on various benefits.

We value our core principles: Caring, Sharing, and Daring. We promote equality, diversity, fairness, transparency, and respect, fostering a productive environment where talents are utilized, and organizational goals are met. We share knowledge, promote trust and responsibility, and encourage innovation and sustainability in infrastructure solutions.