Learning & Development Specialist

The Talent World; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Visible impact on development

Potential for contract extension

Competitive salary

Supportive HR team

Office-based onboarding

Job summary

The Talent World in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Specialist to shape and deliver learning initiatives that enhance workforce capability and support transformation. You will collaborate with senior leaders to ensure staff have the skills and opportunities needed to thrive in a dynamic environment.

With a focus on developing people, you will review existing programmes, promote apprenticeships and early career initiatives, and lead development projects that align with

Qualifications

• Experience designing, delivering and evaluating L&D programmes in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience supporting apprenticeship schemes or talent development initiatives.
• Proactive, innovative approach to learning, development and organisational change.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Passionate about developing people and positive employee experiences.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to identify learning needs and develop solutions.
• Review and enhance existing learning programmes and e-learning content.
• Support apprenticeship and early career initiatives.
• Lead development programmes that support business transformation.
• Provide expert advice on learning and development best practice.
• Evaluate learning interventions and recommend improvements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Learning design

Change management

Communication

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Learning & Development Specialist to join a well-established organisation within the services sector. Based in Portsmouth, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering learning initiatives that support organisational growth, workforce capability and ongoing transformation.

Working closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders across the business, you'll help ensure employees have the skills, knowledge and development opportunities needed to succeed in a fast-changing environment.

What will the role involve?

• Partnering with senior leaders and department heads to identify learning needs and develop tailored development solutions
• Reviewing and enhancing existing learning programmes and e-learning content to maximise engagement and effectiveness
• Supporting the continued growth and success of apprenticeship and early career initiatives
• Leading and promoting development programmes that support wider business transformation and modernisation objectives
• Providing expert advice and guidance on learning and development best practice
• Evaluating learning interventions and making recommendations for continuous improvement

Suitable Candidate

• Proven experience designing, delivering and evaluating learning and development programmes within a fast-paced commercial environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and engage colleagues at all levels
• Experience supporting apprenticeship schemes, talent development initiatives or similar workforce development programmes
• A proactive and innovative approach to learning, development and organisational change
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills
• Passionate about developing people and creating positive employee experiences

Additional Benefits And Information

• 6-month fixed-term contract
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on employee development and organisational performance
• Flexible working arrangements following an initial office-based onboarding period
• Supportive and collaborative HR team environment
• Potential for the contract to be extended
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience

If you're passionate about developing people, driving engagement and helping organisations build future-ready workforces, we'd love to hear from you.