As Learning and Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying training and development 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 utmost 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 work with external providers to host blended training solutions. Alternatively, for training courses hosted completely by training providers, work closely with them to ensure content is suitable and applicable for the training needs.
* Collaborate with key areas of the business on talent mapping and succession planning.
* Devise template learning plans and career paths to enable individuals to produce their own learning and development plans.
* Develop effective discipline-specific induction programmes in conjunction with line managers and evaluate training and development of new staff.
* Manage an effective and engaging annual Personal Development review process and drive a culture of continuous professional development.
* Monitor and review the progress of trainees.
* Help line managers and trainers solve specific training problems.
* Keep up-to-date with developments in training and development.
* Understand different learning techniques and support implementation of various learning and development techniques and approaches to support individual and business needs.
* 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 demonstrating an ethos of continuous development for themselves 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 skills.
* 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 skills.
* Flexible – willing to grow with the role.
* Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays.
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