Learning and Development Partner

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks an experienced Learning & Development Partner to join their HR Support Services team. This role involves influencing learning strategies and managing training across the organization. Ideal candidates will have a CIPD Level 3 qualification and strong stakeholder management skills, with a salary range of £33,000 to £37,000 plus additional benefits.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

Pension Scheme with up to 10% contributions

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Funding for professional qualifications

Employee discounts on various benefits

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualification required.
• Proven experience in an L&D role essential.
• Strong understanding of learning cycle and talent development.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize training needs with business leaders.
• Coordinate and manage daily training requests.
• Design and deliver bespoke leadership development programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development

Job description

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Learning and Development Partner, Shrewsbury

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Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Company: CLT SUPPORT SERVICES CENTRAL

Location: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Type of Contract: Permanent

Publication Date: 30 May 2025

Colas Ltd, a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, operates in over 50 countries and employs over 55,000 people worldwide, including 1500 in the UK. We specialize in highways construction, maintenance, and manufacturing innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for employee development and offer excellent career prospects.

Purpose of the role

We are seeking an experienced Learning & Development Partner to join our HR Support Services team at our Solihull Head Office (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 a unique opportunity to influence learning initiatives and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance capability and career development.

Main Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize training needs with business leaders.
• Coordinate and manage daily training requests and maintain accurate training records.
• Support the implementation of the L&D strategy in partnership with the Talent Development Manager.
• Design and deliver bespoke leadership and management development programs.
• Evaluate training effectiveness to assess ROI and ROE.
• Manage relationships with training providers, including contract and SLA negotiations.
• Support apprenticeship and graduate programs, including recruitment and onboarding.
• Assist with audits and budget reviews related to training activities.
• Maintain training matrices and ensure alignment 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 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).

Package Description

We offer a comprehensive 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 basic 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.
• Employee discounts on various benefits.

Our core values are Caring, Sharing, and Daring. We are committed to diversity, fairness, and fostering an innovative, sustainable environment for our employees and stakeholders.