Learning and Development Partner

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

Job summary

A leading company in the highways construction sector is seeking a Learning & Development Partner to deliver their training strategy. This role involves collaborating with internal and external partners, managing training requests, and supporting talent development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD Level 3 qualification and experience in L&D, along with strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Salary between £33,000 and £37,000

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

Ongoing personal and professional development

Discounts on various benefits through our portal

Qualifications

• Minimum CIPD Level 3 required.
• Experience in consultative or specialist L&D role.
• Understanding of learning cycle and talent development strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to identify training needs.
• Support implementation of the L&D strategy.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Project management

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 1500 in the UK. We specialize in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international projects across highways, airfields, and marine sectors. We also offer highways maintenance and manufacture 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 be key in delivering our training strategy, ensuring compliance, and supporting growth across all organizational levels.

This role offers a chance to shape learning at Colas, working 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, manage training requests, and maintain accurate training records. Support the implementation of the L&D strategy, including designing and delivering leadership and management development programs. Evaluate training effectiveness, manage relationships with training providers, and oversee contracts and SLAs. Support apprenticeship and graduate programs, including recruitment, onboarding, audits, and budgets. Maintain training matrices aligned with the Learning Management System and contribute to continuous improvement of L&D processes, systems, and policies.

Ideal Candidate

Minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development and proven experience in a consultative or specialist L&D role are required. Candidates should understand the full learning cycle and talent development strategies, with strong organizational and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Learning Management Systems, with experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, is essential. Knowledge of apprenticeships, funding, and industry training standards is desirable. Experience in construction or industrial sectors is an advantage but not essential.

Package Description

We offer a competitive total 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)
• Funding for Professional Qualifications
• Ongoing personal and professional development
• Discounts on various benefits through our portal

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