City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Learning And Development Specialist
Emponics IT Recruitment City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
c£60K + private health, pension to 7%, profit share (looking like 12%)
Our client in Bristol is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist. They are based in Bristol, though they do have other offices around the country, so they could consider someone working more remotely as opposed to 3 days a week in the office if based in the South West.
Job Purpose:
To support the development of a ‘Coaching culture where they can support and develop their people and give them opportunity’.
Key Responsibilities:
* To design and develop blended learning programmes and solutions that support improvements in ‘consistency - Improve compliance to company systems & processes’ that support operational excellence across the business.
* Consulting with the business and developing the skills and capabilities of operational teams, ensuring training aligns with the organisation's strategic goals.
* Support the building of robust learning pathways, and fostering a high-performance culture.
* Identification and management of external training partners for qualifications and skill development to ‘Upskill trades for effectiveness and efficiency (technical skills)’.
* Enhance the Learning Management System capability and offer, and influence engagement and use.
Key Accountabilities:
* Support Learning & Development Manager to ensure the workforce is qualified to deliver services to customers in compliance with the Building Safety Act.
* Management and development of Learning Management Systems (LMS).
* CITB relationship management and funding.
* Work closely with Health & Safety Manager to drive safety standards across the operational business.
* Design and roll out robust operative/trade development training programmes for key skill areas, including qualifications to recognise skills.
* Consult and collaborate with L&D BPs and the Programme Team to schedule operations design and delivery priorities.
* Develop and deliver training on key operational, legal, and safety initiatives.
* Leverage external funding opportunities and partnerships to enhance the breadth and quality of training initiatives.
Core Behaviours:
* Excellent communication, influence, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Proactive Problem-Solving – Anticipates training needs and develops solutions before issues arise.
* Collaboration & Relationship Building – Works effectively with internal teams, operational leaders, and external partners.
* Adaptability & Resilience – Adjusts training approaches in response to changing business needs and operational challenges.
* Accountability & Ownership – Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality training with measurable impact.
Minimum Requirements:
* Proven experience in designing and delivering operational training within a trade, construction, or maintenance environment.
* Strong knowledge of compliance, safeguarding, and risk management in operational settings.
* Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing trade-specific learning programmes and professional development pathways.
* Relevant qualifications in L&D, training, or a related discipline.
* Assessor or trainer qualifications (e.g., AET, CTTLS) desirable.
* Knowledge or experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is a plus.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Human Resources
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