Learning & Development Manager

Bailey Finch Associates have pleasure in assisting our client with the role of Learning & Development Manager within their business.

The role involves:

To act as the expert, advisor and key contact to a specific business area in all matters relating to learning and development. To make a real difference to business performance by working closely with line management and individuals to interpret, design and evaluate learning and development interventions that meet the business needs.

Your responsibilities

Lead the development of each allocated Operating Unit’s (OU) and Enabling Function (EF’s) training strategy, ensuring it is compatible with the Company’s strategic plan, wider L&D initiatives and taking account of the OU’s and EF’s specific development requirements.
Working closely with the Service Delivery Team to manage the production and delivery of a learning plan for each allocated OU and EF taking into account individual Personal Development Reviews and wider L&D initiatives.
Provide advice on the design, development and deployment of training interventions based on the requirements of the OU/EF and the Company’s L&D strategy.
Facilitate the delivery of training interventions directly, where appropriate, or liaising with the Service Delivery Team and Management Development Team to identify a suitable provider from the preferred suppliers list.
Evaluate the quality, return on investment and impact on L&D strategy of existing and proposed training interventions.
Share knowledge with other L&D Partners, the Management Development Team and external bodies to share best practice and identify new ideas in learning and development.
Work closely with other L&D Partners, the Service Delivery Team and the Management Development Team to compile robust and accurate information that can be used in, for example: management reports, pre-qualification and tender documentation, industry awards, etc.
Provide advice, guidance and support to HR Business Partners and resourcing Managers in each allocated OU to manage or support new entrant and professional development programmes, for example: apprentices, graduates, etc.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications required:

Your Qualities

Meet with your Senior HR Business Partners and/or key business contacts at least once a month to review learning and development activities for each allocated Operating Unit and attend a management meeting or meet with a member of the OU Senior Management Team every quarter to provide a progress update.
To work from a site or OU office/work location for circa 50% of your working week.
Manage the design, delivery and implementation of an OU/EF induction to ensure the successful on boarding experience for all new recruits for your allocated areas.
Ensure timely production of a learning plan for each allocated OU/EF and where appropriate ensure Construction Skills Training Plans and claims for grant are submitted by deadline dates; and training needs are implemented maximising grant income.
Organise one Learning and Development Event for the Operating Unit/EF that suits business requirements
Human Resources Business Partners, as the key advisor on all L&D matters
Learning & Development Team
Operating Unit/EF Managers and Project Teams
Resource Team & HR Direct
Professional Membership Bodies
External consultants and agencies (ConstructionSkills, Apprenticeship Bodies, Awarding Bodies)
Schools, Colleges and Universities
Connexions and other organisations interested in supporting individuals to gain an approved qualification
Excellent and proven abilities in relationship management
Excellent Learning & Development experience
Proven ability to coach line managers
Knowledge of the construction industry
Understanding of academic establishments and routes of study
Recruitment and selection processes, practices and tools of assessment
Effective communication and Influencing skills
CIPD or equivalent qualification / professional membership
A construction related qualification / professional membership

If this sounds of interest to you, please forward your cv in the first instance to Bailey Finch Associates who are acting as a recruitment agency with this vacancy.