Learning & Development Specialist

An exciting opportunity exists for a Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist to join our team as a strategic partner, helping shape and implement impactful learning, skills development, and talent management initiatives. This role plays a key part in building capability, supporting transformation plans, and driving a culture of continuous learning and growth across the organisation.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor, helping leaders and teams attract, retain, and develop talent aligned with our business objectives. You will manage and deliver training programmes, develop and implement L&D strategies, and support succession planning initiatives in collaboration with the HR team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, Deliver, and Manage Learning Programmes
• Lead formal and informal learning programmes, including accredited online/university courses, internal SME-led sessions, and external provider programmes.
• Oversee induction, onboarding, leadership development, conferences, internships, and leverage platforms like Udemy.
• Implement and track skills development targets aligned to transformation objectives.

Strategic Partnering:

• Advise and support leaders and teams on talent development, succession planning, and career pathing.
• Identify skills gaps and develop interventions to address them.
• Support and influence transformation and change initiatives.

Operational Excellence:

• Manage training logistics, administration, reporting, and data management.
• Oversee budgets for training, bursaries/internships/leadership, and conferences.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements (e.g. WSP/ATR submissions).

Reporting & Metrics:

• Develop and present L&D metrics (e.g. hours spent on training, planned training).
• Provide informal and formal management reports on learning progress and outcomes.

Service Improvement:

• Implement innovative learning solutions to improve service delivery and close skills gaps.
• Promote and embed the use of digital tools and e-learning.

Required Competencies:

• Strong relationship building, networking, and influencing skills
• Conflict management and change management expertise
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving and critical thinking ability
• High attention to detail, resilience, and adaptability
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant qualification in HR, Learning & Development, Organisational Development, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in L&D strategy, delivery, and administration.
• Knowledge of skills development legislation, L&D theories and principles.
• Familiarity with e-learning platforms and modern learning practices.
• Experience in talent and succession planning and driving transformation initiatives.