Learning and Development Partner

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a passionate Learning & Development Partner to join their HR Support Services team in Solihull, UK. This role focuses on enhancing employee capability through tailored training initiatives and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring CIPD Level 3 qualification and experience in managing training programs, along with excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills.

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

Hybrid Working Scheme

Opportunities for fully funded professional qualifications

Employee discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a consultative or specialist L&D role.
• Strong understanding of learning cycle and talent development strategies.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to identify training needs.
• Evaluate training effectiveness for ROI and ROE assessments.
• Support apprenticeship and graduate programs, including recruitment.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development

Tools

Learning Management Systems

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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, participating in large-scale UK and international projects in highways, airfields, and marine sectors, along with offering highways maintenance and manufacturing innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for developing and rewarding our employees, offering 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 our people's growth across all organizational levels.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of learning at Colas, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to enhance 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 Learning and Development strategy in partnership with the Talent Development Manager, including designing and delivering bespoke leadership and management programs. Evaluate training effectiveness for ROI and ROE assessments, manage relationships with training providers, including contract and SLA negotiations. Support apprenticeship and graduate programs, including recruitment, onboarding, audits, and budget reviews. 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, with 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 is desirable. Experience in the construction or industrial sector is a plus but not essential.

Package Description

We offer a competitive total compensation 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
• Employee discounts on various services

Our core values are Caring, Sharing, and Daring. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, fairness, and respect. We foster a culture of innovation, trust, and responsibility, investing in our employees to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions.