Senior Learning Specialist/Scrum Master

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REQ ID: 125892
JOB TITLE: Senior Learning Specialist/Scrum Master
SALARY: £42,000-£52,000
POSTING START DATE: 09/09/2024
POSTING END DATE: 23/09/2024
LOCATION: Warwick

In this role, you're part of the driving force behind JLR's success. Helping steer operational excellence across our corporate teams, from governance to talent - you'll be at the epicentre of the business. Your contributions will transform our iconic brands and shape the future of modern luxury. Become part of a global business and create exceptional.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This role sits in the Learning Academy and operates in an Agile methodology and mindset to build new learning systems, process and solutions for technical capability growth of the business. The role is split fairly evenly between duties as "Scrum Master" and "Senior Learning Developer".

As "Scrum Master" you'll help mobilise agile "squads" using recognised Agile "Ceremonies". Creating a drumbeat typically based around sprints of a fortnight duration. You will review and refine the Product and Sprint backlog. Resolve obstacles and align with other squads where necessary. Maintaining an eye on "Value Assessment" during solution creation and facilitate retrospectives with the squad to identify opportunities for performance improvement.

As "Senior Learning Developer" you will use your previous experience of learning and development activities or specific technical expertise to enable the solution development of a range of exciting and varied learning projects from across the business. This may range from processes and practices to support capability growth through to specific learning intervention sourcing or design. You'll use a diverse range of formats tailoring solutions to provide an outstanding employee experience which is engaging and effective.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Delivery of learning solutions using appropriate agile methodologies, learning & iterating frequently
• Supporting and coaching squad and wider teams to success in delivering their work identifying and removing blockages
• Checks, challenges and delivers against task elements and Definition of Done requirements - Facilitates story refinement and assesses risk
• Encourages self-organisation, testing of new ideas, and reflection to support continuous improvement
• Work with other stakeholders to gather relevant data and help schedule Subject Matter Expertise support to capability 'Squads' sprint activities to truly leverage existing knowledge, case studies and business application through close partnership and collaboration

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Experience of working in an Agile team, and operation of Agile Ceremonies
• Operational experience of delivering complex projects - able to construct an effective breakdown of work, writing concise requirements, assess risks and deliver results
• Ability to manage and assess priorities
• Ability to communicate with individuals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds, and present content in a meaningful, clear, and concise manner
• Confident using and manipulating data in order to assess and make improvements

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

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Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you're unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role - but you're interested in where it could take you - we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role - it's what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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At JLR we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work, and reach their full potential.

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