Do you have knowledge and experience within pensions and a desire to build are career within Learning and Development? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for an Learning and Development Consultant – Pensions Technical to join our L&D Team on a permanent basis, based in Darlington (Hybrid working) This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Who we are Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest established pension funds. Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. Railpen takes a holistic view, focusing on how we serve members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire into. To learn more about Railpen including our values, culture and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life page here. The role Reporting to the Head of L&D, this role is responsible for providing a high quality, commercially focused Learning & Development services through designing and delivering appropriate development activities that support the delivery of the L&D strategy. There is opportunity within this role for someone to have a real impact on Railpen’s culture and performance, enabling our people to achieve their full potential through career planning, learning and development. The person We are looking for someone who has demonstrable knowledge and experience of working within the pensions sector who is currently working within a learning and development role or is looking to pursue a career within this field. The successful candidate will be passionate about developing colleagues across Railpen and comfortable in actively seeking and encouraging feedback. You will have a creative flair to enable your training design and delivery to be highly engaging whilst delivering to key objectives. You will be comfortable presenting to various sized audiences in person and virtually, ensuring your training sessions are impactful and relevant. Our values of integrity, community and alignment are the guiding principles that influence our behaviour. They help us make decisions and shape our relationships with others. They’re what we stand for. You will actively demonstrate our values, helping to create a safe environment, to place the needs of the community above oneself and, through a culture of ‘fair challenge’, align to the best interests of our members. What we can offer you Rewarding you A competitive salary (depending on experience) 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Generous annual bonus plan We provide membership of the Railways Pension Scheme, a Defined Benefit arrangement under which you get a pension for life and a lump sum when you retire, based on your length of service and pay 4x Life Assurance cover Colleague referral scheme Heath & Wellbeing Private Medical Insurance Employee assistance programme Health cash plan Eye care vouchers Flu vaccination Lifestyle We support hybrid and flexible working along with very generous family leave including 12 months full pay maternity leave and 6 months full pay paternity leave Buy and sell holidays Give as you earn scheme Paid volunteering days Flexible half days leave Electric vehicle leasing Cycle to work scheme Next Steps If you would like to apply, please click on the apply button or visit our Careers Page by Tuesday 5th November 2024. Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life