Learning and Development Partner

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

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure seeks an experienced Learning & Development Partner for their HR Support Services team. This role focuses on shaping the training strategy, enhancing employee capability, and fostering development opportunities across all levels. Ideal for those passionate about driving impactful learning initiatives.

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

Hybrid Working Scheme

Opportunity for fully funded professional qualifications

Ongoing personal and professional development

Employee discounts on various benefits

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development required.
• Experience in a consultative or specialist L&D role desired.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship schemes and training standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize training needs with leaders.
• Design and deliver leadership programs.
• Support apprenticeship and graduate programs.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Understanding of Learning Cycle

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Job description

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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, large-scale UK and international projects, highways maintenance, and manufacturing surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award, reflecting our commitment to employee development and career growth.

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Purpose of the role

Are you passionate about developing people and driving impactful learning initiatives? 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 play a key role in delivering our training strategy, ensuring compliance, and supporting growth across all organizational levels.

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

Main Responsibilities

Work with business leaders to identify and prioritize training needs, manage training requests, support the implementation of the L&D strategy, 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. 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, 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 and industry training 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
• 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, guiding our commitment to equality, diversity, innovation, and sustainable infrastructure solutions.