Learning & Development Partner - Technology

ENGINEERINGUK; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Learning and Development Partner to shape the future of functional learning. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with senior stakeholders to define strategic capability needs while managing a remote team. Your expertise in learning trends and stakeholder engagement will drive the development of market-focused learning solutions. With a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, you'll champion core learning offerings and enhance the overall learning experience. Join a diverse team that values flexibility and inclusivity, and make a meaningful impact on the organization's learning culture.

Benefits

Up to 20% annual bonus

25 days holiday plus personal day

Private medical insurance

Fully paid paternity leave

Mental wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Ability to set and gain engagement for group-wide capability strategies.
• Strong experience in senior stakeholder engagement and influencing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define strategic direction for functional learning.
• Lead data-driven learning needs analysis for market-focused capability plans.

Skills

Senior Stakeholder Engagement

Data-Driven Decision Making

Learning Trends Knowledge

Diversity and Inclusion Understanding

Learning Interventions Experience

Job description

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Learning and Development Partner - Technology

About the role
As a Capability Partner, you'll collaborate with senior stakeholders to define the strategic direction for functional learning.

Your responsibilities include identifying current and future capability needs, contributing to the Group Tesco Capability strategy alongside other Capability Partners.

You will work closely with the Capability Design team and Tesco Business Services (TBS) to shape, influence, and own capability development for your specific business area. Your approach should be visible, adaptable, and influential, fostering positive relationships across the organization.
You will be responsible for:

1. Partnering with senior team members (WL5) to influence and develop strategic direction for functional learning from both the 'what' and 'how' perspectives, aligned with Group goals.
2. Leading data-driven learning needs analysis to develop and deliver prioritized, market-focused capability plans that ensure the right skills and behaviors to meet strategic priorities.
3. Managing a small, remotely based team and collaborating with fellow Capability Partners to ensure a comprehensive understanding of market needs within functional plans. Driving value through business-wide learning offerings to ensure consistency across all products and platforms.
4. Partnering with People Business Partners, Talent Partners, and other teams to align the colleague experience end-to-end.
5. Championing the core learning offerings for colleagues, managers, and leaders, influencing business adoption, and ensuring a seamless learning experience across functions.
6. Owning safe and legal training specific to your market, working with TBS to develop compliant content.
7. Following governance processes, prioritizing work in line with Group Capability plans, and managing budgets responsibly.
8. Applying outside-in thinking and focusing on enhancing the learner experience.
9. Leading the market capability strategy, including Learning Tech (Content Libraries) and governance, to reduce redundancy and promote learner consistency.
10. Role modeling Tesco’s Win Together behaviors and contributing to a culture of learning and change.

Requirements
• Ability to set and gain engagement for group-wide capability strategies.
• Strong experience in senior stakeholder engagement and influencing, including building strategic relationships internationally.
• Knowledge of latest learning trends and how people learn.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, driven by data, commercial insight, and subject matter expertise.
• Understanding of diversity and inclusion challenges and opportunities.
• Proven experience with learning interventions and providers.
• Extensive network of learning specialists and external partners.

What’s in it for you?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Up to 20% annual bonus
• Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days plus a personal day and bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 year of service) at full pay, followed by statutory leave
• Fully paid paternity leave
• Virtual GP, Employee Assistance Programme, and mental wellbeing support

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About Us
Tesco is a diverse organization involved in retail, technology, and telecommunications. Our colleagues aim to improve everyday life for customers, colleagues, and communities worldwide. We promote a healthy work-life balance, with flexible working options and inclusive practices. We are a Disability Confident Leader committed to accessible recruitment. If you need support during your application, click here.

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