Learning & Development Data Project Partner

IRIS Recruitment; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Bedford seeks a Learning & Development Data Project Partner for a fixed-term role. You will lead a Training Needs Analysis to identify data literacy requirements, develop training programs, and engage with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a background in L&D and proven experience in influencing organizational change while possessing strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Learning & Development with proven project delivery.
• Ability to conduct complex Training Needs Analysis across roles.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage a diverse range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead a Training Needs Analysis to identify data literacy needs.
• Analyze TNA results to plan appropriate training interventions.
• Develop and implement a data literacy training program.

Skills

Data literacy

Stakeholder engagement

Training Needs Analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent

CIPD/L&D qualification

Job description

Overview

Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire (Hybrid – minimum 1 day a week in the office plus flexibility to meet the role requirements)

£46,928 per annum

Contract: Fixed Term (6 months initially)

Are you Learning & Development or HR professional who is also passionate about driving a data-driven culture and making a real impact on how organizations use information? Our client are looking for a proactive, creative, and influential Learning & Development Data Project Partner to join their team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

What You’ll Do

• Design and lead a Training Needs Analysis (TNA), to be conducted through various methods across all their diverse business areas to identify and define data literacy needs for every role and skill level.

• Communicate with managers and stakeholders through workshops and forums to engage them in the data TNA process.

• Analyse the TNA to identify and plan the right training interventions.

• Work with our data experts to develop data literacy training programme and pathways.

• Source and organize data literacy training providers or identify internal options.

• Support our communications team’s data awareness and engagement campaigns.

• Ensure the successful handover and implementation of the data training plan once set up is completed.

• Develop robust methods to evaluate the effectiveness of training and ensure new skills are embedded across the business.

• Deliver regular, targeted communications to keep everyone informed and engaged.

What They’re Looking For

• Candidates from a L&D background with proven experience of conducting complex business wide TNA’s and developing learning programmes and pathways.

• Experience working hands on to deliver a project, but also able to work as part of a corporate project team.

• Extensive experience influencing and engaging stakeholders at all levels, especially in environments where personal development isn’t always a priority.

• Proven ability to cut through complexity, identify real issues, and deliver practical solutions.

• Experience working both strategically and hands-on, independently and as part of a team.

• Creative, energetic, and resilient, with a positive, proactive approach.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage relationships across a matrix organization.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with a sense of urgency and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) and project management qualification and/or CIPD/L&D qualification desirable.

Their Values

• They take responsibility: They do what they say, when they say they will, and always do the right thing.

• They show empathy: They respect and listen to every colleague and customer.

• They are better together: They achieve more by working collaboratively and valuing their diversity.

• They are ambitious: They strive for excellence and are committed to making a positive difference.

Please note, applications will be reviewed as received and they reserve the right to close applications before the advertised end date upon identification of a suitable applicant.