Learning and Development Partner

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

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks a Learning & Development Partner to enhance employee growth. This role involves creating and implementing training strategies, managing training requests, and developing leadership programs. Candidates should have a CIPD qualification and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

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

Opportunity for a fully funded Professional Qualification

Ongoing personal and professional development

Employee discounts on various benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize training needs in collaboration with business leaders.
• Coordinate and manage training requests and maintain accurate records.
• Support the implementation of the Learning & Development strategy.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Stakeholder Management

Microsoft Office Proficiency

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, Swindon, Wiltshire

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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, 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, specializes in highways construction, maintenance, and manufacturing innovative surfacing products. Recognized with a 'Gold Investor in People' award, we offer excellent career development opportunities.

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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 be responsible for delivering our training strategy, ensuring compliance, and supporting employee growth across the organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence learning initiatives at Colas, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to build capabilities and support career development.

Main Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize training needs in collaboration with business leaders.
• Coordinate and manage training requests and maintain accurate training records.
• Support the implementation of the Learning & Development strategy, including designing and delivering 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, and audits.
• Maintain training matrices aligned with the Learning Management System.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of L&D processes, systems, and policies.

Ideal Candidate

Minimum requirements include a CIPD Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development, proven experience in a consultative or specialist L&D role, and strong understanding of the full learning cycle and talent development strategies. Candidates should possess excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Learning Management Systems, and experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of apprenticeship schemes and industry training standards is desirable; experience in construction or industrial sectors is a plus but not essential.

Package Description

We offer a competitive total compensation 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 basic salary
• 25 days annual leave plus Public Holidays
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid Working Scheme (role dependent)
• Opportunity to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Ongoing personal and professional development
• Employee discounts on various benefits

At Colas, our core values are Caring, Sharing, and Daring. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes equality, diversity, fairness, and respect for all stakeholders. We encourage innovation and responsible growth to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions.