Learning and Development Partner

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

Job summary

A leading company specializing in highways construction seeks a Learning & Development Partner in Warrington. The successful candidate will be integral in shaping the organization's training strategy, supporting employee growth across all levels. This role demands a proactive individual with a CIPD Level 3 qualification and robust experience in learning and development.

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 to study for fully funded Professional Qualifications

Ongoing personal and professional development

Employee discounts on various benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development.
• Proven experience in consultative or specialist L&D role.
• Proficiency in managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize training needs in collaboration with business leaders.
• Design and deliver bespoke leadership and management programs.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and manage relationships with training providers.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Stakeholder Management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Project Management

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development

Tools

Learning Management Systems

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04.06.2025

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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 and have been involved in large-scale UK and international projects in highways, airfields, and marine sectors, as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

Purpose of the role

We are 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 be responsible for delivering our training strategy, ensuring compliance, and supporting the growth of our people across all levels of the organization.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of learning at Colas, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to build capability and support career development.

Main Responsibilities

In collaboration with business leaders, you will identify and prioritize training needs, coordinate training requests, support the implementation of the L&D strategy, design and deliver bespoke leadership and management 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 continuous improvement of L&D processes, systems, and policies.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 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, and experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of apprenticeship schemes, funding, and industry training standards is desirable. Experience in construction or industrial sectors is an advantage but not essential.

Package Description

We offer a comprehensive package including:

• A 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 for fully funded Professional Qualifications
• Ongoing personal and professional development
• Employee discounts on various benefits

Our core values are Caring, Sharing, and Daring. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, fostering a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect, and encouraging innovation and sustainable infrastructure solutions.