Learning and Development Partner

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

Job summary

A leading company specializing in highways construction is seeking a Learning & Development Partner to enhance their training strategy across all organizational levels. The role involves managing training requests, designing leadership programs, and supporting career development initiatives while fostering a culture of innovation and growth. A competitive salary package, including benefits like a company car and professional development opportunities, is offered. Ideally, candidates should have a CIPD qualification and relevant experience in a learning and development role.

Benefits

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

Funding for Professional Qualifications

Employee discounts on various services

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize training needs with business leaders.
• Design and deliver leadership and management programs.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and manage relationships with training providers.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of Apprenticeship Schemes

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

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Learning and Development Partner, Chesterfield

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Location: Chesterfield, 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 is a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, operating in over 50 countries with more than 55,000 employees worldwide, including over 1500 in the UK. We specialize in highways construction, large-scale UK and international projects, highways maintenance, and manufacturing surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

Purpose of the role

We are seeking an experienced Learning & Development Partner to join our HR Support Services team at our Head Office in Solihull (B37 7YB), with UK travel required. You will be responsible for delivering our training strategy, ensuring compliance, and supporting growth across all levels of the organization. This role offers an 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, manage training requests, support the implementation of the L&D strategy, design and deliver leadership and management programs, evaluate training effectiveness, manage relationships with training providers, support apprenticeship and graduate programs, and 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, excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Learning Management Systems, experience managing multiple projects, knowledge of apprenticeship schemes and funding is desirable. Construction or industrial sector experience is a plus but not essential.

Package Description

We offer a competitive total package including:

• 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
• Funding for Professional Qualifications
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Employee discounts on various services

Our core values are Caring, Sharing, and Daring. We promote equality, diversity, fairness, and respect, fostering an innovative environment that encourages new ideas and sustainable infrastructure solutions.