Learning and Development Partner

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

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a Learning & Development Partner to join their HR Support Services team in Gloucester. This role involves delivering training strategies and fostering growth across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development, with experience managing training programs and stakeholder relationships.

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

Opportunity for fully funded professional qualifications

Ongoing personal and professional development

Employee discounts on various services and products

Qualifications

• Experience in a consultative or specialist L&D role is essential.
• Candidates should understand the full learning cycle.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship schemes and skills in managing multiple projects are desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD Level 3 in Learning and Development

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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, involved in large-scale UK and international projects across highways, airfields, and marine sectors, as well as providing highways maintenance and manufacturing innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career growth 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 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 growth across all organizational levels.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of learning at Colas, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners to enhance capability and career development.

Main Responsibilities

Work with business leaders to identify and prioritize training needs, manage training requests, and maintain accurate training records. Support the implementation of the L&D strategy alongside the Talent Development Manager, including designing and delivering leadership and management development programs. Evaluate training effectiveness for ROI and ROE, manage relationships with training providers, including contracts and SLAs. Support apprenticeship and graduate programs, including recruitment and onboarding, and assist with audits and training budgets. Maintain training matrices aligned with our Learning Management System and contribute to improving L&D processes, systems, and policies.

Ideal Candidate

A minimum of CIPD Level 3 in Learning and Development is essential, with proven experience in a consultative or specialist L&D role. Candidates should understand the full learning cycle and talent development strategies, possess excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office and Learning Management Systems. Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment is required. Knowledge of apprenticeship schemes, funding, and industry training standards is desirable; experience in construction or industrial sectors is a plus.

Package Description

We offer a comprehensive package including:

• Salary between £33,000 and £37,000 (dependent on experience) 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)
• Opportunity to study for fully funded professional qualifications
• Ongoing personal and professional development
• Employee discounts on various services and products

Our core values are Caring, Sharing, and Daring. We are committed to promoting diversity, fairness, and respect, fostering a productive environment where talents thrive, sharing knowledge, and encouraging innovation to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions.