Learning and Development Partner

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; 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 employee skills through impactful training initiatives. Located in Chelmsford, this role involves coordinating training needs, developing programs, and fostering career growth within a supportive environment. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working opportunities, and a chance to shape the future of learning at the company.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

Colas Pension Scheme with 10% contributions

Life Assurance at 4x salary

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme

Opportunities for fully funded professional qualifications

Ongoing personal and professional development

Discounts on various benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification required.
• Proven experience in L&D role.
• Strong understanding of learning cycles and development strategies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development

Tools

Learning Management Systems

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04.06.2025

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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 across multiple sites. We specialize in highways construction and have participated in large-scale UK and international projects in highways, airfields, and marine sectors. We also offer highways maintenance services and manufacture innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for developing and rewarding our employees, providing excellent career opportunities.

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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 is a great opportunity to shape the future of learning at Colas, working with internal stakeholders and external partners to build capability and support career development.

Main Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize training needs with business leaders.
• Coordinate and manage daily training requests, maintaining accurate training records.
• Support the implementation of the Learning and Development strategy in partnership with the Talent Development Manager.
• Design and deliver bespoke leadership and management development programs.
• Evaluate training effectiveness to assess ROI and ROE.
• 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 and ensure their alignment 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 (desirable).
• Experience in construction or industrial sectors (advantageous).

Package Description

We offer a comprehensive package including:

• Salary between £33,000 and £37,000 plus a 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).
• Opportunities for fully funded professional qualifications.
• Ongoing personal and professional development.
• Discounts on various benefits through our portal.

Our core values are Caring, Sharing, and Daring. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, fairness, and respect. We foster a culture of innovation, responsibility, and sustainable infrastructure development.