Learning and Development Partner

Colas Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Colas Ltd est à la recherche d'un Learning & Development Partner passionné pour aider à développer les talents au sein de son équipe de RH. Le candidat idéal doit posséder un CIPD niveau 3 et une expérience en gestion des talents. Ce rôle implique la coordination de la formation, le soutien à la stratégie de développement et la collaboration avec divers intervenants. La société offre un package compétitif, y compris un salaire entre £33,000 et £37,000 et la possibilité de travailler en hybride.

Benefits

Colas Pension Scheme with contributions up to 10%

Life Assurance at 4x basic salary

Ongoing personal and professional development

Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, and more

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification CIPD Niveau 3.
• Expérience prouvée en L&D consulte ou spécialiste.
• Knowledge of industry training standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration avec les leaders pour identifier les besoins en formation.
• Conception et livraison de programmes de développement en leadership.
• Évaluation de l'efficacité de la formation pour les évaluations ROI et ROE.

Skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Learning cycle understanding

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Company: CLT SUPPORT SERVICES CENTRAL

Location: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Type of Contract: Permanent

Publication Date: 30 May 2025

Colas Ltd is a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, operating in over 50 countries with more than 55,000 employees worldwide, including over 1,500 in the UK. We specialize in highways construction and have participated in large-scale UK and international projects across highways, airfields, and marine sectors. We also offer highways maintenance services and manufacture innovative surfacing products. We are proud to hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award, reflecting our commitment to employee development and career progression.

Purpose of the role

Are you passionate about developing people and driving impactful learning initiatives? Colas is seeking an experienced and proactive 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 play a key role in delivering our training strategy, ensuring compliance, and supporting the growth of our employees across all levels.

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

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to identify and prioritize training needs.
• Coordinate and manage daily training requests, maintaining accurate training records.
• Support the implementation of the Learning and Development strategy with the Talent Development Manager.
• Design and deliver bespoke leadership and management development programs.
• Evaluate training effectiveness to contribute to ROI and ROE assessments.
• Manage relationships with training providers, including contract and SLA negotiations.
• Support apprenticeship and graduate programs, including recruitment and onboarding.
• Assist with audits and budget reviews related to training activities.
• 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 training standards is desirable.
• Experience in construction or industrial sectors is a plus but not essential.

Package Description

We offer a competitive total rewards package, including:

• Salary between £33,000 and £37,000 (dependent on experience) plus a company car or allowance.
• Colas Pension Scheme with contributions up to 10%.
• Life Assurance at 4x basic salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme.
• Hybrid Working Scheme (role dependent).
• Opportunities to study towards fully funded professional qualifications.
• Ongoing personal and professional development.
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants, and more.

Our core values are Caring, Sharing, and Daring. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, fostering a culture of fairness and respect, sharing knowledge, and embracing innovation and sustainability in infrastructure solutions.