Learning & Development Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Skipton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in North Yorkshire is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to join their Talent and Training team. This role involves collaborating on learning materials, managing their delivery, and contributing to strategic training initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instructional design and L&D delivery, along with a commitment to continuous learning. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Established L&D professionals with experience in instructional design.
• Membership in professional bodies such as LPI, CIPD, or iTOL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to create new learning materials.
• Manage delivery and analyze feedback for improvements.
• Support and mentor upcoming L&D professionals.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Commitment to continuous learning

Education

Level 6 qualification in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Instructional design software

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Learning & Development Specialist

Are you an L&D professional with a mindset of continuous learning and self-development? Are you a creative team player looking for your next challenge?

We have an exciting opportunity to join JBA’s Talent and Training team based at our head office in North Yorkshire, working alongside other Learning & Development (L&D) professionals including our Head of L&D.

Key Responsibilities in the Next 12 Months:

1. Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to storyboard, create, check, and assure new learning materials.
2. Manage the delivery and distribution of learning materials; analyze feedback and implement improvements.
3. Identify and liaise with third-party training providers or certifying bodies.
4. Develop expertise in instructional design software such as PageTiger, ISpring, Adobe, Camtasia, and PowerPoint.
5. Participate in JBA’s project manager development programme and achieve project manager status.
6. Support and mentor upcoming L&D professionals within the team.

Long-Term Goals:

Contribute to strategic talent management and training initiatives, develop solutions for colleagues’ development needs, and ensure training aligns with JBA policies and best practices.

Location:

Based at our Head Office in Broughton Park, Skipton, BD23 3FD, with flexible agile working arrangements.

Qualifications & Experience:

Established L&D professionals with experience in instructional design and managing learning solutions. Membership in professional bodies such as LPI, CIPD, or iTOL is preferred. A minimum of Level 6 qualification in a relevant field is beneficial, along with demonstrated skills in L&D delivery.

Essential Attributes:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience with instructional design and LMS management.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance.
• Ability to work independently, organize, and prioritize tasks.
• Commitment to continuous learning.

Desirable Attributes:

• Level 6 or higher qualification in L&D.
• Professional accreditation or chartered status.
• Project management skills.
• Knowledge of current L&D trends, including AI.
• Creativity and software innovation skills.
• Leadership or management experience in L&D.

Further Information:

For an informal discussion, please contact Maxine Zaidman.

Applications:

Apply by completing a JBA application form and submitting it with your current CV.