Learning and Development Partner

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

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is looking for a Learning & Development Partner to join their HR team. This role involves delivering the training strategy, identifying training needs, and supporting workforce development. Ideal candidates will hold CIPD Level 3 and have experience in the field, ensuring compliance and managing relationships with training providers.

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

Opportunity to study for a fully funded professional qualification

Ongoing personal and professional development

Employee discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development.
• Proven experience in a consultative or specialist L&D role.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship schemes and funding is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize training needs with business leaders.
• Coordinate and manage training requests and maintain records.
• Support the implementation of the L&D strategy and evaluate effectiveness.

Skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Consultative skills

Knowledge of apprenticeship schemes

Industry training standards knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

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, including large-scale UK and international projects, highways maintenance, and manufacturing surfacing products. We are recognized with a 'Gold Investor in People' award for employee development and career growth opportunities.

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 the growth of our workforce across all levels.

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 and Development strategy, including designing and delivering leadership and management development programs.
• Evaluate training effectiveness to assess ROI and ROE.
• Manage relationships with training providers, including contract negotiations.
• Support apprenticeship and graduate programs, including recruitment and onboarding.
• Assist with audits and training budget reviews.
• Maintain training matrices and ensure alignment with the Learning Management System.
• Contribute to the 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 strategies.
• 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, funding, and industry training standards is desirable.
• Experience in the construction or industrial sector is a plus but not essential.

Package Includes:

• Salary between £33,000 and £37,000 plus a 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 a fully funded professional qualification.
• Ongoing personal and professional development.
• Employee discounts on various services.

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