About the Company
We are on the lookout for a passionate and visionary Learning and Development Manager to join our Academy Team within Shared Services, with a dedicated focus on our Taylor Woodrow business which employs around 800 people. Whether we are delivering small scale improvements or a major project, Taylor Woodrow’s success is founded on the teams that we build, the relationships we develop and the engineering solutions that we provide. We have a strong regional presence across the UK, where local people bring local solutions across a range of infrastructure and civil engineering projects as part of long-term frameworks. Our projects support the UK’s energy transition, deliver improvements to the highways network and enhance rail infrastructure. The strategic infrastructure that we construct are the building blocks for growth and this includes a role in delivering the UK’s low carbon transport future through High Speed 2.
About the Role
As our Learning and Development Manager, you will be the architect of our team’s future, designing and implementing training programs that empower our employees to reach their full potential. Your role will be pivotal in creating a culture of continuous learning and professional development within our Taylor Woodrow business, ensuring that our team remains competent and capable of meeting the highest industry standards.
Responsibilities
Strategic Vision: Develop and execute a forward-thinking learning and development plan that aligns with our division's ambitious goals.
Needs Analysis: Identify training needs through comprehensive job analysis, performance reviews, and close consultation with managers.
Collaboration: Work with external providers to deliver top-notch training programs that inspire and engage.
Quality Assurance: Oversee course booking and ensure the highest standards of training data accuracy in our Learning Management System (LMS).
Competence Assurance: Ensure that all training programs are designed to maintain and enhance the competence of our workforce.
Impact Evaluation: Continuously assess the effectiveness of training programs and refine them to achieve the best outcomes.
Regional Customisation: Partner with regional managers to tailor training initiatives to the unique needs of each geographic area.
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor one administrator, fostering a collaborative and high-performing learning and development team.
Budget Management: Optimize the learning and development budget, ensuring cost-effective and impactful training solutions.
Industry Insight: Stay ahead of industry trends and best practices, bringing innovative ideas to our training programs.
Qualifications and Experience
Proven experience as a Learning and Development Manager or similar role.
Strong knowledge of effective learning and development methods.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Proficiency in using learning management systems and e-learning platforms.