Learning and Development Partner

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; 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 staff capability and career development. The role involves delivering training strategies, managing training records, and collaborating with internal partners. With a focus on continual improvement in learning processes, this position provides a chance to significantly impact employee growth within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

Colas Pension Scheme with contributions up to 10%

Life Assurance at 4x salary

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme

Opportunity to pursue fully funded professional qualifications

Ongoing personal and professional development

Employee discounts on various benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development.
• Proven experience in a consultative or specialist L&D role.
• Strong understanding of learning cycle and talent development strategies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize training needs in partnership with business leaders.
• Coordinate daily training requests and maintain accurate training records.
• Support the implementation of the L&D strategy and deliver development programs.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Education

CIPD Level 3 in Learning and Development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Company: CLT SUPPORT SERVICES CENTRAL

Location: Birmingham, 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 maintenance, with involvement in large-scale UK and international projects across highways, airfields, and marine sectors. We also manufacture innovative surfacing products and hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for employee development and career growth.

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 (with UK travel required). You will be responsible for delivering our training strategy, ensuring compliance, and supporting the growth of our staff at all levels. This role offers an opportunity to influence learning initiatives and collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance capability and career development across the organization.

Main Responsibilities:

• Identify and prioritize training needs in partnership with business leaders.
• Coordinate daily 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 and manage relationships with training providers, including contract negotiations.
• Support apprenticeship and graduate programs, including recruitment, onboarding, audits, and budget reviews.
• Maintain training matrices aligned with the Learning Management System.
• Contribute to the 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 the construction or industrial sector (advantageous but not essential).

Package Includes:

• Salary between £33,000 and £37,000 plus a company car or allowance.
• Colas Pension Scheme with contributions up to 10%.
• Life Assurance at 4x salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme.
• Hybrid working (role-dependent).
• Opportunity to pursue fully funded professional qualifications.
• Ongoing personal and professional development.
• Employee discounts on various benefits.

Our core values are Caring, Sharing, and Daring. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and a culture of fairness and respect. We foster an innovative environment where talents are utilized fully, and organizational goals are achieved through trust, responsibility, and collaboration. We encourage participation in innovation and strive to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions.