People Development Consultant
Gleeds Early Careers
Nottingham, NG2
About this opportunity
We’re not just a construction consultancy, we're a catalyst for change. Since 1885, we’ve been bringing to life new ideas and big visions for the built environment. In today’s fast-changing world, we’re continually connecting people, places, ideas and possibilities to make every day another step towards a better future.
Our people development team plays a pivotal role in the continued improvement, education, and development of our people and organisation. They are instrumental in developing programmes and delivering training sessions, workshops, and opportunities for our people to upskill themselves and develop professionally and personally. We are searching for an early careers professional to join the team as a People Development Consultant, focusing on Gleeds' Early Careers programmes.
As People Development Consultant, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and delivering Early Careers development programmes, contributing to the development of the Early Career Development Strategy and the delivery of Gleeds People Strategy. Making Gleeds the best place to work in the industry and the place our people want to be.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Working alongside the People Development Director to deliver the Early Career Development Strategy aligned to the People Team Early Career Strategy and business goals.
2. Working collaboratively with the Early Careers Talent Acquisition Partner to ensure all trainees and graduates have a high-quality early career experience and onboarding.
3. Programme manage and deliver:
1. Construct Graduate Development Programme including Construct Building Blocks (CBB) and Construct eLearning catalogue.
2. RICS APC qualification process maintaining first-time pass rate standards.
3. Early Career Apprenticeships to support Gleeds obtain best value from the UK Apprenticeship Levy.
4. Work with People Development Director to align and embed Career Pathways, Development Opportunities Marketplace, MyCheck-ins, Career Conversations and FIR as underpinning elements of our Early Career Programmes.
4. Design, deliver and embed new programmes identified to support the delivery of the People Development Strategy and enhance our Early Career development offering e.g., mentoring, apprenticeship through to graduate, next steps after qualification.
5. Work collaboratively with the wider People Development Team on development related projects.
6. Work collaboratively with the wider People Team on people related projects.
Primarily focusing on the UK and sharing good practice with other regions to support global people development.
As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:
* Opportunities to develop and grow your career.
* A contributory pension scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Our global travel scholarship programme.
* Flexible working arrangements.
About The Candidate
Who we’re looking for:
Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills
* Proven track record in delivering the whole learning cycle.
* Minimum 3 years L&D experience.
* Project and programme management skills.
* Experience of delivering Early Career programme/s.
* Knowledge of continuous performance management.
* Relationship management skills to work consultatively and effectively with various stakeholders.
* Customer focused.
* Analytical.
* Creative thinking.
* Drive for results.
* Change agent.
* Coach.
Qualifications
* Preferably degree qualified in education, instructional design, learning and development or a related field.
* CIPD qualified or prepared to study for this.
Behaviours:
* People focused – building positive relationships.
* Growth mindset – always getting better.
* Performance led – exceeding client expectations.
* Collaborative – playing for the team.
* Accountable – taking responsibility.
About us
A world of opportunity
Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.
With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.
Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:
* Professionalism with personality.
* Excellence with humility.
* Innovation with agility.
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.
We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.
Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.
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