L&D (Learning & Development ) Partner - Emponics : Job Details

Our client in Chipping Sodbury Bristol, are seeking an additional L&D (Learning & Development ) Partner .

They continue to have a fantastic year full of growth and opportunity company wide. They are based in Bristol though they do have other offices around the country and this role will require regular travel to business units , sites and training venues

£45.7K + car allowance £7K private health, pension to 7%, plus profit share ( last year 12%)

They have been an established and leading property services company for over 75 years, based across England and Wales, in over 18 locations and 32 Business Units, so very well established . So a background working with construction , property services or Trades people would be ideal .

Their main customer base is Social Housing and Council/ Local authority , Housing Associations

Job Purpose:

1. To support development of a coaching culture where we support and develop our people and give them opportunity’ partnering with line managers at all levels to be great at developing people across a specified Product and/or Function whilst being flexible as required to support other areas as part of the Business Partner Team, supporting units with development planning and solutions, and designing development solutions on project basis

2. To develop all and identify and develop talent across a specified Product and/or Function - Competencies; assessment via objective testing measures; career pathing; and talent development

3. To support the drive for consistency - Improve compliance to their systems & processes

4. To ensure the workforce is qualified to deliver services to customers in compliance with the Building Safety Act, developing skills matrices for each unit

5. To support behaviours framework - behavioural skills training and team development

6. To develop management and leadership capabilities across the business

7. To support induction processes across a specified Product or Function whilst being flexible as required to support other areas as part of the BP Team

8. To support the upskill trades for effectiveness and efficiency (technical skills)

9. To facilitate solutions and deliver training

10. To support with Performance Management and career development

11. To support engagement and PD interventions - IIP and Pulse Survey, driving awareness and response rates

Note: This business partnering role will require regular travel to business units, sites and training venues

Key Accountabilities:

1. Identify, design and implement organisational and business unit people development solutions to ensure the business has the skills and capabilities to achieve its strategy.

2. Identify and implement opportunities for performance improvement (at an organisational, product and personal level) using a range of OD ( Organisation Development ) theories, tools and techniques.

3. Act as the primary PD contact for key business areas, building strong relationships to understand their people and performance needs..

4. Collaborate with managers to establish processes for product skills development, including just-in-time training, buddying, and upskilling initiatives.

5. Design and deliver behavioural skills training programmes

6. Deliver coaching and mentoring development to build leadership and management capability across the organisation

7. Facilitate team development sessions to enhance group performance and cohesion.

8. Support the creation and promotion of career pathways and development opportunities for employees.

9. Lead and contribute to PD project work, including researching, designing, and delivering development initiatives to meet business needs.

10. Identify opportunities for innovation in training and development practices to enhance organisational effectiveness.

11. Utilise funding and events from trade partnerships to provide timely and relevant training opportunities that align with operational priorities

12. Promote the recording and visibility of employee skills and qualifications through a centralised portal or system.

13. Provide accurate and up to date L&D information to stakeholders, utilising this data to inform future activity.

14. Work closely with the PD team to deliver key organisational development projects, including culture, compliance, and leadership programmes.

15. Contribute to the evaluation of PD interventions, ensuring they meet business objectives and deliver measurable impact.

16. Engage employees in PD initiatives through compelling and relatable internal marketing

17. Act as a culture champion - influencing and driving values and behaviours across the business.

18. Collaborate with People Business Partners on change / people projects

Key Competencies:

1. Communication and stakeholder engagement

2. Learning research and design

3. Facilitation and Training Delivery

4. Project and programme management

5. Coaching

6. Influencing

Prior Experience:

• Proven experience in an organisational development, learning and development, or HR role, with a strong focus on partnering with business areas.
• Experience in successfully designing and delivering behavioural skills and team development training.
• Coaching and mentoring experience, with the ability to develop leadership capabilities

.Benefits package:

• Car allowance of £7,250
• Be part of the company profit share scheme (12% of base salary achieved last year)
• Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7%
• 23 days annual leave (rising to 25) plus buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year
• Annual pay reviews
• Life insurance and Private Medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Exclusive discounts from our preferred suppliers
• Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice.