Learning and Development Partner

You will be an experienced Learning and Development professional who will work collaboratively with the Talent Development team and colleagues at all levels of the organisation to support the delivery of our training plans and initiatives to ensure compliance with mandatory training as well as development programmes throughout the organisation. This is a challenging and rewarding role, where you will be empowered to partner with your respective business areas and play a key role in the development our operational, technical and managerial capabilities.

Package Description
As well as a highly competitive salary, Colas offers some great benefits with this role, including:
• A generous pension contribution
• Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more)
• Flexible working policy
• Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded
• Ongoing training and personal/professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal

Main Responsibilities
As a critical member of the team, the L&D function co-ordinates and manages all training and learning activities within the UK, liaising with internal stakeholders across the different business units as well as building and maintaining relationships with our external suppliers who support our training needs across the business.  You will be business partnering, co-ordinating and managing of daily training requests and development needs for all employees.  You will be working with the team and Talent Development Manager in implementing the L&D strategy whilst being a proactive and key member of the L&D team, and wider HR team in ensuring the L&D & HR function operate an effective support service within the organisation

The Ideal Candidate
You will have experience of working within an L&D/Training function in a consultative or specialist role as well as knowledge and understanding of Learning and Development, including the full training/learning cycle.  You will have the ability to identify needs and propose effective solutions to learning and development and be proficient in the use of computer systems such as Word, Excel, Email and Powerpoint.  You will have excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and targets as well as experience of working with Learning Management Systems and learning technology platforms including data and reporting functionalities

About The Company
Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve.

Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met.