Learning Business Partner (Training and Development)

Searchability; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

BPSS clearance eligible

Job summary

Searchability is seeking a Learning Business Partner to join our Training & Learning Development function. You will coordinate learning plans, manage stakeholder expectations and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of training across a production environment.

The role is part-time (18 hours per week) with flexible scheduling. BPSS clearance eligibility is required, and demonstrable experience in learning delivery and planning is highly relevant to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in learning and development, training coordination, training administration or a similar business-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deploy learning plans across an assigned business area.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand training needs and constraints.
• Lead regular meetings with business contacts to review progress and risks.
• Be the main point of contact for learning-related queries and coordinate with central teams.
• Monitor training requirements, analyse data and identify future learning needs.
• Represent the Learning Business Partner team in cross-functional meetings and propose solutions.
• Work with training administration providers to deliver training successfully.
• Assess feasibility of learning projects and resolve deployment issues with stakeholders.
• Contribute to local and international learning projects with central teams.
• Support continuous improvement of training processes and learning plan delivery.

Skills

Learning delivery

Training coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Planning & organisation

Data interpretation

Collaboration

Customer understanding

Intercultural awareness

Job description

LEARNING BUSINESS PARTNER – TRAINING & LEARNING DEVELOPMENT

• £30.76 per hour via Umbrella
• Ongoing contract opportunity
• Part-time hours: 18 hours per week, with flexibility over how these are worked across the week
• BPSS clearance eligibility required, with experience in training delivery, learning plans and stakeholder management highly relevant

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client operates within a complex, fast-paced industrial environment where effective training and workforce development are essential to operational success. They are looking for a Learning Business Partner to work closely with business stakeholders, coordinate training requirements and ensure learning plans are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

THE LEARNING BUSINESS PARTNER ROLE

As a Learning Business Partner, you will act as the key point of contact for learning and training within an assigned business area or production environment. You will work closely with stakeholders to identify training needs, assess operational constraints and coordinate the successful deployment of learning plans, ensuring training is delivered on time, on cost and to the required quality.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and deploying learning plans across an assigned business area or production domain.
• Building strong relationships with business stakeholders to understand training needs, priorities and operational constraints.
• Leading regular meetings with business contacts to review progress, monitor learning plans and anticipate potential challenges.
• Acting as the main point of contact for learning-related queries and connecting with central learning teams where appropriate.
• Monitoring training requirements, analysing data and identifying future learning needs, risks and opportunities.
• Representing the Learning Business Partner team in cross-functional meetings, presenting analysis and recommending solutions.
• Working with training administration providers to coordinate and support the successful delivery of training.
• Assessing the feasibility of learning projects and resolving deployment issues with relevant stakeholders.
• Contributing to local and international learning projects alongside central learning teams.
• Supporting continuous improvement in training processes and learning plan delivery.

LEARNING BUSINESS PARTNER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Experience in learning and development, training coordination, training administration or a similar business-facing role.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships across different business functions.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to monitor multiple training requirements and deadlines.
• Ability to identify problems, assess risks and implement practical solutions.
• Proficient IT skills, including the ability to work with data and present information clearly.
• Experience coordinating training activities, learning plans or projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, external providers and subcontractors.
• Strong customer understanding and a proactive approach to meeting business needs.
• Teamworking skills and intercultural awareness.