Company Description Culina Group Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides logistics, warehousing, distribution, and other services for the food and drink industry in United Kingdom and Ireland. It provides chilled, ambient, contract packaging, and bonded logistics services, as well as value-added services, such as online visibility and systems integration, pallet management, and supply chain management. Job Description The Learning and Development Partner will reportto the Learning and Development Manager in a key role with prime responsibility to facilitating, deliveringand adapting training initiatives that support business objectives. You will be responsible for a number of sites training needs within a region, therefore a willingness to travel is required. Can be based at our Northampton or Lutterworth site. Working hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hour week. Key Duties of a Learning and Development Partner: Identify any skills gaps within both the organisation and individuals, offering guidance and support to develop capabilities Deliver courses aimed at personal career development and management skills Be experienced at face to face as well as virtual training to ensure both formats are effective Design and maintain training course content to align departments with company objectives, increase business performance and continuous improvement Support employees and managers with succession plans and annual reviews Maintain continuous professional development and actively seek improvement opportunities for L&D, utilising E-Learning, virtual learning and blended learning Offer short term coaching contracts and establish mentoring relationships Maintain efficient L&D administration and planning practices, such as managing individual calendar and training attendance, etc. Be able to develop strong working relationships with internal senior stakeholders and show credibility to colleagues at all levels Recognise the balance between travelling to build personal relationships and scheduling meetings online to maximise operational time Good understanding of Microsoft packages and confident with learning new bespoke software Is able to role model Culina Group Company values at all times: communicating better, commitment, honesty and integrity, recognising success, team work, listening, respect and passion. Be able to work independently and proactively, as well as thriving as collaborating as a team Show the ability to identify the most appropriate communication method and be clear and concise at all times Feels passionate about employee engagement and is experienced with creating engagement initiatives Qualifications Previous experience within a similar L&D position. Confident presenting to individuals and groups. Experience with the use of PowerPoint. Exceptional training and coaching skills. Ability to motivate people to higher levels of performance. Establishes good relationships with a range of people. Recognises and rewards the contribution of others. Listens, consults others and communicates proactively. Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills and the ability to manage own workload. Upholds ethics and values. Attention to detail and ability to work on own initiative. Additional Information As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include: Annual Leave Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus the bank holidays. CompanyBonus We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme. Private Medical Cover This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa. Pension scheme we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirementso we offer agreat contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer. Car allowance or Company car - Business need Life Assurance - 4x your annual salary. Wellness Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year. Eye Care Vouchers We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. Reward & Recognition We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards. Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our WinningTeam