Learning and Development Partner

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

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is seeking a Learning & Development Partner to drive impactful learning initiatives and support organizational growth. This permanent role requires frequent travel across the UK and involves designing and evaluating training programs in alignment with business needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a CIPD Level 3 qualification, and experience in L&D, contributing to a culture of continuous development and innovation.

Benefits

Colas Pension Scheme with up to 10% contributions

Life Assurance at 4x salary

25 days annual leave plus Public Holidays

Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme

Opportunity to study for fully funded Professional Qualification

Ongoing personal and professional development

Employee discounts on various benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a consultative or specialist L&D role required.
• Understanding of the full learning cycle and talent development strategies.
• Knowledge of apprenticeships, funding, and industry training standards desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to identify training needs and manage requests.
• Support the implementation of L&D strategies and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Manage relationships with training providers and assist in budgets and audits.

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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Telford, 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 1,500 in the UK. We specialize in highways construction, involved in large-scale UK and international projects in highways, airfields, and marine sectors, and also provide highways maintenance and manufacturing of surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career prospects.

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Purpose of the role

Are you passionate about developing people and driving impactful learning initiatives? Colas is seeking an experienced 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 deliver our training strategy, ensure compliance, and support growth across all levels of the organization.

This role offers a chance to shape the future of learning at Colas, working with internal stakeholders and external partners to build 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 L&D strategy, including designing and delivering leadership and management development programs. Evaluate training effectiveness for ROI and ROE assessments, manage relationships with training providers, negotiate contracts and SLAs, support apprenticeship and graduate programs, and assist in 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

A minimum of CIPD Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development is essential, along with experience in a consultative or specialist L&D role. Candidates should understand the full learning cycle and talent development strategies, possess excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office and Learning Management Systems. Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment is required. Knowledge of apprenticeships, funding, and industry training standards is desirable. Experience in construction or industrial sectors is a plus but not essential.

Package Description

We offer a comprehensive package including:

• Salary between £33,000 and £37,000 (dependent on experience) 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)
• Opportunity to study for fully funded Professional Qualification
• 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, fairness, transparency, and respect. We foster a culture of innovation, trust, and responsibility, investing in our employees and encouraging participation in sustainable infrastructure solutions.