Technical Learning and Development Specialist

OLYMPUS EUROPA SE & CO. KG; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

Private medical cover

Company pension

Annual health check (BUPA)

Employee Assistance Program

Subsidised staff restaurant

Free parking

Gym and wellness discounts

Retail discounts

Job summary

KeyMed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd. is seeking a Technical Learning and Development Specialist to lead the sourcing, design, delivery and evaluation of training for the Manufacturing Business Centre on site.

The role requires collaboration with line managers, apprentices and external providers, delivering engaging sessions, maintaining records for audit, and supporting continuous improvement in learning across the site.

Qualifications

• Minimum CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice or Certificate in Training Practice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with an engaging delivery style.
• Proven experience delivering training sessions, including online/virtual training.
• Desirable: experience in a manufacturing environment and training needs analysis.
• Desirable: ability to create inclusive learning environments across cultures and levels.

Responsibilities

• Design and expand training programmes based on business needs and individuals.
• Produce materials to support courses.
• Review programmes to adapt to changes and enable flexible learning.
• Deliver engaging training using varied methods to suit different styles.
• Collaborate with managers and leadership to align training with company priorities.
• Maintain records of training, attendance and on-the-job learning for audit purposes.
• Coordinate external trainers and training providers, including bookings and logistics.
• Develop network of on-the-job trainers and support apprentices.

Skills

Communication

Training delivery

Inclusive learning

Needs analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

CPD awareness

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Technical Learning and Development Specialist

KeyMed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd. (OKM) | Chief Manufacturing and Supply Officer

A global leader in the medical device and technology industry, for more than 100 years Olympus has focused on making people's lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling. Our products and solutions help to diagnose, prevent, and treat illnesses, further scientific research and keep people safe.

*This role is a 2 year fixed term contract*

The Learning and Development Specialist is responsible for the sourcing, planning, design, delivery, recording and monitoring of learning, training and professional development for all Manufacturing Business Centre (MBC) employees, with particular focus on their site. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills to carry out their work activities effectively and that accurate and clear records are maintained to ensure that the organisation can evidence that training and development needs are fulfilled.

The role requires close collaboration with line managers and the MBC Training Manager to identify the skills and knowledge required by the business, both now and in the future, assessing how far employees meet this requirement and determining what training, learning and development interventions are needed to grow and retain these skills. Where applicable, you will then need to deliver the required solutions in an engaging and effective way.

Your responsibilities

• Design and expand training and development programmes based on the needs of the business and individuals.
• Produce training materials to complement/support courses provided.
• Review and revise programmes as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the work environment, including flexible learning interventions (through digital and other mechanisms).
• Deliver engaging and innovative training sessions using a variety of learning mechanisms to recognise and support different learning styles and to maximise learning and engagement.
• Collaborating with line managers and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that training activities align with Company priorities and that all learning delivery is effective in terms of outcomes and value for money. Support line managers to solve specific training problems through advice and sharing expertise Continually build cross-department collaboration, eliminating barriers and creating mutual learning and development opportunities that benefit the business
• Embed a programme of continuous evaluation and review of all training, learning and development activities to ensure that they are effective, in line with good practice and utilise current methods and technologies.
• Publish dates for training courses and promote the training sessions to maximise the number of attendees. Ensure that an effective system of record keeping is in place and maintain accurate and timely on training attendance and on the job learning to ensure audit compliance using relevant IT systems. Participate in any audits relating to Training and Development; internally and with external agencies. Produce information and data to support with analysis, audit and other reviews.
• Take the lead in forming and maintaining effective working relationships with external training providers, universities and other learning institutions. Monitor and review the progress of trainees and apprentices. Make the necessary arrangements for external trainers to deliver training in-house, including booking of meeting rooms and catering for sessions.
• Work with departments to create and maintain a network of on the job trainers, continually evaluating the effectiveness of all on-the-job activities
• Line Management of apprentices, acting as a liaison with the college and ensuring that operational issues are managed effectively, including attendance, conduct, performance and providing pastoral support.
• Minimum academic qualification: CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice, or Certificate in Training Practice, or equivalent.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including an engaging and inspiring training style which creates a good learner experience.
• Essential: Previous experience of delivering engaging training sessions in an inclusive way.
• Desirable: Previous experience of developing and delivering online/virtual training using various software packages.
• Desirable: Experience within a manufacturing environment involving training activities.
• Experience of undertaking skills audits and training needs analysis.
• Be passionate about delivering high quality, effective and inclusive learning interventions to a wide range of people. Be creative and flexible to ensure that learning is accessible to everyone from office or home-based employees to factory floor shift workers.
• Maintain Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and keep up to date with developments in learning and development by reading relevant journals and blogs, attending networking events, meetings and courses. Research new technologies and methodologies in workplace learning and present this research to senior managers
• Work closely with other learning and development professionals across the Company (both within MBC and in the wider Company) to ensure sharing of best practice and consistent delivery of good quality training, learning and development opportunities.
• Understanding of different learning styles and the ability to create inclusive learning environments which deliver effective training for employees from different cultures and backgrounds and with different learning needs.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Desirable: experience or an understanding of the implications of working in a highly regulated environment such as Medical Device Manufacture.
• Desirable: Understanding of continuous improvement techniques.
• Be self-aware, seeking feedback on your training delivery and behaviours and using this information to create learning opportunities
• Patient Focus - We put patients at the heart of everything
• Integrity - We do the right thing
• Innovation - We look for new ways to make things better
• Impact - We take accountability and get things done
• Empathy - We care for one another and work together
• The post holder will be required to spend time on different parts of the site on a regular basis. This includes the factory floor, where Personal Protective Equipment (provided) must be worn. This is in order to ensure that you engage with learners in your own environment to build effective working relationships, understand the business environment and context and become integrated into the business. Some travel will be required to visit subsidiary companies and suppliers
• *This role is a 2 year fixed term contract*
• In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement
• You will be eligible to receive private medical cover
• Comprehensive company pension scheme
• You will receive an annual health check with BUPA, funded by us
• Employee Assistance Program to support your health, mental and emotional-wellbeing
• At our HQ, we have a subsidised staff restaurant and free parking
• Other benefits include discounted gym and wellness memberships, cashback and discounts with major UK retailers

Further information:

We value the diversity of individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles, and prioritise inclusion and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish.