Learning and Development Business Partner

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting company based in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Business Partner on a fixed-term contract until June 2027. The role involves aligning L&D initiatives with business goals, managing the Learning Management System, and supporting talent development. Candidates should have proven experience in L&D roles, strong digital learning skills, and the ability to manage stakeholder communications effectively. This is an excellent opportunity to influence learning strategy in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an L&D Advisor-level role or equivalent.
• Strong experience in creating and delivering learning programs.
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of an L&D strategy aligned to business goals.
• Design and implement blended learning programmes.
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Partner with HR on onboarding and career development.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness and improve solutions.
• Manage L&D budgets and external training providers.
• Act as a trusted advisor on talent development.

Skills

L&D Advisor-level experience

Experience in designing and delivering learning

Confident communication skills

Digital learning capability

LMS administration experience

Job description

Are you an experienced L&D professional and seeking a new challenge? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client, based in Edinburgh city centre, is recruiting for a Learning & Development Business Partner to align learning initiatives with people plans and partner with HR and senior stakeholders.

This will be hired on a fixed term contract basis until June 2027 initially.

Skills / Experience

• Proven experience in an L&D Advisor-level role (or equivalent)
• Strong experience designing and delivering learning across face-to-face and digital platforms
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Strong digital learning capability and LMS administration experience

Core Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of an L&D strategy aligned to business goals
• Design and deliver blended learning programmes, including management development
• Manage and enhance the Learning Management System (LMS) and oversee mandatory training compliance
• Partner with HR colleagues to support onboarding, career development and succession planning
• Evaluate learning effectiveness and continuously improve solutions
• Manage L&D budgets and external training providers
• Act as a trusted advisor on talent and leadership development
• Support ad hoc HR projects as required

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 16355

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.