Learning and Development Manager

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Job Introduction

Job Introduction:

As Learning and Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying training and developments needs within Gleeson. You will work closely with line managers and the HR department to design and implement training and development programmes.

As part of the Organisational Development team, we each have the upmost priority of working inline and being positive ambassadors of the company culture and values of being Passionate, Respectful and Collaborative.

Main Responsibilities:

• Supporting line managers to ensure all employees are fully trained to do their jobs effectively and actively engaged in learning new skills and developing existing ones through individual ownership and responsibility for learning and development plans.
• Implement strategies to grow and retain talent and developing suitable training and development initiatives aligned to the L&D strategy.
• Design, create and facilitate engaging in-house training sessions where possible and/or working with external providers to host blended training solutions. Alternatively for training courses hosted completely by training providers, to work closely with them to ensure content is suitable and applicable for the training needs.
• Collaborating with key areas of the business on talent mapping and succession planning
• Devising template learning plans and career paths to enable individuals to produce their own learning and development plans.
• Developing effective discipline specific induction programmes. In conjunction with line managers Evaluating training and development of new staff.
• Managing an effective and engaging annual Personal Development review process and driving a culture of continuous professional development
• Monitoring and reviewing the progress of trainees
• Helping line managers and trainers solve specific training problems
• Keeping up-to-date with developments in training and development
• Having an understanding of different learning techniques - Support implementation of different learning and development techniques and approaches to support individuals and business needs.

Role deliverables:

• Well-executed Skills development and progression initiatives across the business for all role groups
• A strong awareness of and ability to report on up to date talent mapping, succession plans and subsequent learning journeys.
• Clear development paths for colleagues across the business in roles from Graduate level to Management positions.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A passion for getting the best out of people through development and demonstrates an ethos of continuous development for their selves and others.
• Knowledge and understanding of different learning techniques
• Experience as a Training Manager or in the human resources industry
• Experience developing and implementing training programmes
• Knowledge of various training methods including coaching, workshops, classroom training, mentoring and e-learning programmes
• Ability to track the performance of training programmes, write reports and recommend strategies for improvement
• Project management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy and leadership skills
• Strong organisation, planning and time management skills
• Attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Marketing and communication
• Flexible - willing to grow with the role

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Choice of company car/ car allowance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Healthshield membership
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Share Purchase Plan
• Highstreet/ Store Discounts