Learning & Development Advisor

Bucks and Berks Recruitment; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Costa voucher after 13 weeks

Holiday pay on top of hourly rate

Flexible working

Valuable Thames Valley experience

Job summary

Maidenhead-based client seeks a Learning and Development advisor on a 3-month contract to cover sickness. The role is hybrid with 2–3 days in the office and full-time hours Monday to Friday 8.15am–5.15pm.

You will lead on developing an L&D culture, plan and budget, deliver in-house programmes, and progress e-learning while monitoring completion and outcomes. Strong stakeholder engagement is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in learning and development is essential.
• Ability to develop annual L&D plans and manage budgets.
• Experience delivering in-house L&D programmes and e-learning rollout.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of a strong L&D culture throughout the organisation.
• Create the annual L&D plan to align learning to priorities and budget.
• Deliver and record annual L&D activities on systems within timescales and budget.
• Negotiate with external providers for value for money and tailored programmes.
• Research, design and deliver in-house L&D programmes and e-learning.
• Oversee the rollout of essential e-learning and monitor completion.
• Promote L&D activities across the organisation via multiple channels.
• Support recruitment for apprenticeships and undergraduate placements.
• Assist managers with induction and personal development plans.
• Utilise systems to digitise and improve L&D processes.
• Coach employees to improve performance and plan succession.
• Lead on succession planning with People Services.

Skills

Learning & Development

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Programme design

Job description

Our client based in Maidenhead is currently recruiting for Learning and Development advisor to join their busy team on a 3 month contract. This is to cover sickness and is unlikely to be extended beyond the 3 months.

The role will be hybrid with 2-3 days per week in the office. There is parking available. Working hours are full time Monday to Friday 8.15am-5.15pm.

Key duties include:

• To lead on the development of a strong L&D culture throughout the organisation, finding innovative ways to inspire others and by leading with personal example.
• In conjunction with the People Services Manager, create the annual L&D plan to align learning to corporate priorities and identify annual budget requirements. This will include both renewal of regular planned/compliance learning activities within specified timescales, and partnering with managers throughout the organisation to proactively identify and forecast additional L&D needs.
• Take ownership for delivering the annual L&D plan so that activity is sourced to achieve learning objectives, organised, delivered and recorded on systems within agreed timescales and within agreed budget.
• Negotiate with external providers to ensure maximum value for money and programmes are highly tailored to the needs of the organisation.
• Research, design and deliver in-house innovative and engaging L&D programmes using a variety of methods to meet organisation specific L&D needs. Including but not limited to management development programme, induction, performance management processes, equality/diversity/inclusion, professional boundaries and customer service.
• Oversee the roll out of essential e-learning, monitor completion rates, and put measures in place to achieve 100% completion within target date.
• Proactively promote the L&D activities and successes to the organisation through regular and engaging communication utilising a variety of channels to engage all colleagues.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of learning outcomes to ensure learning is successful and value for money, making and implementing recommendations to further improve value of learning activities.
• Organise, be an ambassador for and lead on the recruitment for career development programmes such as apprenticeships, work experience and undergraduate placements to benefit both the individual and the organisation.
• Support managers throughout the organisation in planning and delivering an effective and professional induction and personal development plan for new joiners.
• Support managers to use the performance management framework effectively and work collaboratively with the People Services Manager to be the HR lead on key stages of the cycle, including setting SMART objectives, creation of personal development plans, and review processes.
• Ensure that systems are fully utilised to digitise and improve the efficiency of L&D processes.
• Support the Assistant Director of People Services in succession planning for the organisation.
• Provide effective line management and leadership for the Learning Coordinator, including setting objectives, PDP whilst overseeing all L&D administration to ensure accurate and efficient completion.
• Coach and support employees on an individual basis in response to their needs to improve performance.
• To take on other duties commensurate with this post as directed/delegated by the People Services Manager.

You must have existing experience within learning and development to be successful in this position

The benefits of being a temporary worker through Bucks & Berks Recruitment:

• A friendly and supportive temps’ team; we are here to answer any questions and support you in your role.
• Weekly pay, no more counting down the days until your monthly payday!
• As a temporary candidate you will receive a Costa gift voucher on your 13th consecutive week worked!
• Holiday pay on top of your hourly rate.
• A flexible approach to working, you are in control of when you are available to work.
• Fantastic experience and opportunities with large and small businesses across the Thames Valley region.
• Gain insight in a variety of departments and organisations, a great way to discover the work you enjoy and the company structures that work for you.

Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.

As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.