Learning & Development Partner

Lithia UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major automotive retailer in the UK is seeking a proactive Learning & Development Partner to enhance capability through high-quality learning experiences. This role focuses on managing stakeholders, coordinating with external providers, and supporting leadership programmes, ensuring alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Learning & Development, excellent organisation and communication skills and a passion for continuous learning. A competitive salary of up to £55,000 plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Company car

Single PMI

33 days holiday

Exclusive company discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Learning & Development, ideally as a Partner or Consultant.
• Strong experience managing external learning providers and coordinating large-scale programmes.
• Practical experience in the scope, design, and delivery of leadership and management development programmes.
• Experience supporting apprenticeships, early careers, or high-potential programmes.

Responsibilities

• Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to understand development priorities.
• Manage relationships with external learning providers, ensuring quality and alignment.
• Support the design and delivery of leadership and management development programmes.
• Assist in the implementation and tracking of apprenticeship initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Excellent organisation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Experience with digital learning platforms

Creative learning approaches

Education

Experience in Learning & Development

Experience in the automotive sector

Job description

We're seeking a proactive and hands-on Learning & Development Partner to deliver high-quality learning experiences across our automotive division. Working closely with regional stakeholders and the Head of Talent Management, you'll manage external learning providers, support leadership and management development programmes, and help drive apprenticeship, early careers, and high-potential initiatives. This role is central to ensuring learning is well-organised, impactful, and aligned with business priorities. As Learning & Development Partner, you'll coordinate and deliver programmes that enhance capability, support career growth, and foster a culture of continuous learning. You'll work closely with colleagues across the business to embed learning into everyday practice. Success in this role requires excellent organisation, stakeholder management, and communication skills, alongside the ability to deliver high-quality learning experiences. Your Journey as a Learning & Development partner:

Responsibilities

• Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to understand regional and divisional development priorities
• Manage relationships with external learning providers, ensuring quality, value, and alignment with business needs
• Support the design, delivery, and coordination of regional leadership and management development programmes
• Assist in the implementation and tracking of apprenticeship and early careers initiatives
• Support high-potential and emerging talent programmes, ensuring smooth delivery and a consistent learner experience
• Coordinate programme logistics, including scheduling, communications, materials, feedback collection, and evaluation
• Monitor learning outcomes and feedback to drive continuous improvement and measure return on investment
• Collaborate with Talent and HR teams to promote a culture of learning and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Learning & Development, ideally as a Partner or Consultant
• Strong experience managing external learning providers and coordinating large-scale programmes
• Practical experience in the scope, design, and delivery of leadership and management development programmes
• Experience supporting apprenticeships, early careers, or high-potential programmes
• Excellent stakeholder management, organisational, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Confident using digital learning platforms and reporting tools
• A creative approach to learning, including experiential and blended methods
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Experience in the automotive sector is highly desirable

About Lithia UK

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we're passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values‑Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!‑fuel everything we do. Join us, and you'll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you're ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we'd love to have you with us on this journey.

Compensation & Benefits

Basic salary up to £55,000 with company car and bonus, single PMI, pension, pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), family PMI, exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services.

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you're supported when it matters most
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that's why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
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