Learning and Development Partner

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

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks a Learning & Development Partner for their HR Support Services team. This role involves delivering training strategies and supporting career development across all organizational levels, along with identifying training needs and managing various initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in L&D and a CIPD Level 3 qualification.

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

Funding for Professional Qualifications

Ongoing development opportunities

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development.
• Strong understanding of the full learning cycle, proven experience in L&D role.
• Experience in managing multiple projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize training needs, manage training requests.
• Design and deliver leadership programs.
• Contribute to improving L&D processes, systems, and policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Project management

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

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Learning and Development Partner, Stockport

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Location: Stockport, United Kingdom

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Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

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, have been involved in large-scale UK and international projects, and also offer highways maintenance and manufacturing of surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for employee development and career progression.

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 (B37 7YB), with UK travel required. You will deliver training strategies, ensure compliance, and support growth across all organizational levels. This role offers an opportunity to influence learning initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders and external partners to build capability and support career development.

Main Responsibilities

Identify and prioritize training needs, manage training requests, support L&D strategy implementation, design and deliver leadership programs, evaluate training effectiveness, manage relationships with training providers, support apprenticeship and graduate programs, and maintain training matrices aligned with the Learning Management System. You will also contribute to improving 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, excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Learning Management Systems, and experience managing multiple projects. Knowledge of apprenticeship schemes and industry standards is desirable; experience in construction or industrial sectors is a plus.

Package Description

We offer a competitive total package including:

• Salary between £33,000 and £37,000 plus 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 development opportunities
• Employee discounts on various services

Our core values are Caring, Sharing, and Daring. We promote equality, diversity, fairness, and respect, fostering a culture of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability.