HR Manager – Learning and Development

Salary: £420 – £480 per day

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an excellent opportunity for a HR manager on a month’s contract with a possibility of an extension.

Main purpose of post

The post-holder will be expected to review and develop a comprehensive Leadership and Management Programme (project management based using a Project Initiation Document (PID)) to include development of new corporate leadership behaviours.

Responsibilities

To direct and deliver creative and innovative learning and development programmes and activities to meet Corporate and Directorate Learning and Organisational Development plans and change initiatives. Coordinate employee learning and development initiatives and activities. Support the development and delivery of leadership and management development programmes, including coaching, talent management and succession planning. Develop and manage employee engagement activities.
To take responsibility for management of the L&D function as required, identifying L&D needs and ensuring the function supports Directorates’ systems and plans, national qualifications, government targets or new legislation. To participate in the preparation and delivery of Directorate or corporate learning and development plans which prioritises needs and links to the key objectives of the directorate/council.
Advise leadership teams, managers and HR staff on employee learning and development, maintaining and developing relationships with external organisations in so far as these relationships relate to and further this role and its responsibilities. Developing guidance for staff and senior managers and working with external organisations as required. Implement relevant recommendations from authoritative external agencies or legislation as required.
Manage staff and budgets as allocated ensure that external funds are managed to ensure propriety of spend and conduct detailed evaluation on the return on investment. Develop learning and development monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure the quality and effectiveness of learning and development activities their alignment to improvement plans and business objectives.
To commission consultants and external partners through the Council’s contract and procurement procedures to support the delivery of learning and development activities. Monitor the quality of training providers to ensure effectiveness and value for money. Ensure services provided by training partners promote equality of opportunity and collaborative working within the organisation. To provide appropriate leadership and management for all commissioned providers.
To maintain partnerships with appropriate external bodies in relation to research in specialist areas. To participate in the research, to involve staff and to provide consultation and advice on research findings to managers and staff.
To audit and analyse customers’ and colleagues views through a range of activities, including presentations at various forums, meetings with focus groups, holding workshops and hosting activities.
Oversee work placements/work experience opportunities for Volunteers and Apprentices. Support candidates undertaking national awards and oversee their placement. Provide oversight of administrative or entry level staff in the HR&OD Department.Skills/Qualifications

A proven track record of providing clear, balanced advice and guidance on learning and development.
Sustained and successful experience of working with a team in a customer focused organisation dealing with L&D issues.
Evidence of designing and delivering L&D activities
In-depth knowledge of L&D best practice including all aspects of diversity.
Degree or equivalent managerial level qualification or graduate membership of a relevant professional body
Engages with and listens to staff and other stakeholders on a regular basis in order to understand their needs and concerns