Learning and Development Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Learning and Development Specialist to enhance individual and organizational growth through transformative learning experiences. This role offers the chance to design and deliver impactful training solutions while collaborating with a dedicated team. You'll play a crucial part in promoting a positive culture and aligning learning strategies with business needs. With enhanced annual leave and access to a range of benefits, this position promises to be rewarding and fulfilling. If you're ready to make a difference in the learning landscape, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Access to benefits and rewards portal

Long service rewards

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Other market-leading benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Learning and Development Manager, Specialist, or Trainer.
• Strong skills in needs assessment and blended learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver core career development and management capability programmes.
• Assess training needs and design relevant learning solutions.
• Coordinate with training providers for effective delivery.

Skills

Knowledge of adult learning

Needs assessment

Blended learning

Engaging training delivery skills

Strong organizational skills

Project management skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Experience with LMS

Data analytics

Commitment to continuous improvement

Tools

MS Office

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Learning and Development Specialist!

Are you passionate about unleashing the full potential of individuals and organizations through transformative learning experiences? We are seeking a dynamic and talented Learning and Development Specialist to join our team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals within our learning and development team. The Learning and Development Specialist will be required to proactively promote a positive culture across the Whistl Group through the design and delivery of learning and development solutions.

These solutions will be primarily focused on the Whistl core career development framework and management capability framework, which improve business performance and support individual development. Joining our team will be rewarding, challenging, exciting, and fun!

Responsibilities

1. Deliver the Whistl core career development and management capability framework programmes, along with other soft skills and behavioural programmes, using a blended learning approach.
2. Support the design and continuous development of core and functional competency frameworks in collaboration with the L&D manager and business partners.
3. Assess training needs by liaising with managers and staff.
4. Design learning solutions that employ on-the-job learning, social learning, and formal activities, ensuring relevance and timeliness.
5. Provide coaching and mentoring support to managers and staff as needed.
6. Coordinate with internal and external training providers for delivery arrangements.

Administrative Duties

1. Schedule and organize training activities, send pre-course information, support follow-up, and record activities on the LMS.
2. Maintain training records and report on activity, impact, and evaluation.

Building Capability

1. Develop and maintain a rolling L&D strategy aligned with broader HR strategies, reflecting changing business needs.
2. Review and report on key learning and development performance indicators.

Stakeholder Management and Communication

1. Collaborate with management and HR to understand business strategy and inform L&D requirements.
2. Support the implementation of HR strategies and develop communication campaigns for learning and employee engagement.

Candidate Profile

If you have experience as a Learning and Development Manager, Specialist, Trainer, or similar, apply today.

Benefits

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement, starting at 31 days
• Access to benefits and rewards portal
• Long service rewards
• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Other market-leading benefits

Additional Information

This role is home-based with regular travel across Whistl sites, requiring a full driving license and access to a car. Flexibility in working hours is necessary due to the 24/7 nature of the business.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of adult learning, needs assessment, blended learning, and evaluation.
• Engaging training delivery skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially PowerPoint.
• Experience with LMS and data analytics.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in learning strategies.

About Whistl

Whistl is a leading delivery management company providing high-quality services across various sectors, distributing over 4 billion items annually. We are committed to equal opportunities and are a Disability Confident employer. The role may require a DBS check due to the nature of our business.