Learning & Development Partner - Midlands & Wales Region

Capita; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

23 days holiday (27 with option to buy

Pension

Life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing discounts

Volunteering day

Inclusive employee networks

Job summary

Capita Recruiting Partnering Project is recruiting an experienced training professional to support the British Army recruitment process across the Midlands and Wales. You will design, deliver and evaluate engaging learning programmes for officers and soldiers, ensuring practical, outcomes-based outcomes.

This fixed-term role runs until 31 March 2027 and requires travel across regions. You will partner with line managers, develop content, and drive continuous improvement in learning delivery,

Qualifications

• Experience delivering training across systems, processes and soft skills.
• Proven experience in training needs analysis and translating requirements into clear learning outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of modern learning methods and blended learning delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training through workshops, events, classroom sessions, Lunch & Learns and train the trainer sessions.
• Support line managers with inductions and sign off of learner journeys.
• Create and maintain learning content and resources to support self development.
• Collaborate with managers to support on the job learning and development.
• Design and deliver practical blended learning that meets role and business needs.
• Evaluate training effectiveness, impact and ROI; identify further development needs.
• Keep up to date with learning best practice, tools and delivery methods.
• Travel across the Midlands and Wales; work with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

First Aid trainer qualification

Job description

Recruiting tomorrow's Army today. Be the best to support the best!

You will be supporting our operational teams in Army Careers Centres and the Assessment Centre across the Midlands and Wales.

You'll work closely with people across the business to help develop skills and support career growth, in line with what the business needs. This includes creating and delivering engaging, practical learning that supports people at every stage of their career and encourages them to take ownership of their own development.

This is an important role within one of the UK's largest and most varied recruitment operations. Our focus is on providing a positive and inclusive experience for candidates and customers throughout the recruitment process.

Capita has partnered with the British Army since 2012 to deliver recruitment services. The partnership supports the attraction and selection of officers and soldiers for both Regular and Reserve roles, with a strong focus on quality, volume, and candidate experience.

The role involves travel across the Midlands and Wales, with locations ranging from Bangor and Cardiff to Colchester and Nottingham.

This is a fixed‑term contract until the 31 March 2027. What you'll be doing:

• Delivering training through workshops, events, classroom sessions, Lunch & Learns and train the trainer sessions
• Supporting line managers with inductions and sign off of learner journeys
• Creating and maintaining learning content and resources to support self development
• Working with managers to support on the job learning and development
• Designing and delivering practical blended learning that meets role and business needs
• Evaluating training effectiveness, impact, and return on investment, and identifying further development needs
• Keeping up to date with learning best practice, tools, and delivery methods
• Experience delivering training across systems, processes, and soft skills
• Proven experience in training needs analysis and turning requirements into clear learning outcomes
• Strong knowledge of modern learning methods, with experience delivering blended learning (face to face and digital)
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communicator and team player with a collaborative approach
• Flexibility to travel across the Midlands and Wales
• Qualified First Aid trainer
• Military background or experience working with military environments
• Coaching or Leadership qualification

About Recruiting Partnering Project (RPP):

At Capita Recruiting Partnering Project, we're transforming the British Army's recruitment service. Our team are constantly improving the entire recruitment and selection process for both the Regular Army and the Reserves. Our mission is to make joining the Army a less daunting and more transparent experience. Join us and discover better ways to inspire people to become part of the Army.

Please visit the below link for further information;

Recruitment Partnership Project | Capita

What's in it for you:

• Offering a salary between £35,000-£38,000, dependant on experience
• Company car
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27), plus option to buy extra leave
• Pension, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, and enhanced family leave
• Lifestyle perks including retail, travel, and wellbeing discounts
• Paid volunteering day and access to inclusive employee networks
• Joining an existing, supportive team

Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose

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