Learning and Development Advisor

Roles and Responsibilities: How the Expected Outcomes are Achieved

• Produce strategic/operational L&D plans with HoHR to link L&D activities to business outcomes.
• Provide advice and guidance on all L&D initiatives, activities, and plans to line managers and employees.
• Monitor and review each business L&D budget and produce regular reports on costs/spend.
• Complete all Learning and Development related administration, e.g., training authorization forms, tracking of budgets.
• Manage and coordinate the Training Email Inbox and respond to escalated requests efficiently, e.g., booking requests, certificate requests, and information provision to clients.
• Track expiry dates of mandatory training and competencies, book refreshers as needed, and update certificates accordingly.
• Advise employees and managers on available training and development initiatives, including course information and pricing.
• Review training suppliers and ensure relevant documentation is sent for supplier approval.
• Build relationships with training and development suppliers to ensure quality service.
• Arrange meetings with HoHR and managers to schedule training and discuss priorities.
• Ensure employees and managers are aware of templates and documents for development plans.
• Create and deliver Apprenticeship and Graduate development schemes.
• Assist with Performance Reviews, ensuring actions and commitments are documented and followed up.
• Oversee probation and annual reviews and record actions.
• Ensure completion of training evaluation forms and address issues as needed.
• Support HSQE in maintaining accreditations, providing documentation, and attending audits.
• Assist HR with general HR tasks as required.
• Produce reports for HoHR for management meetings.
• Research and organize non-mandatory training based on reviews, client requirements, legislation, or industry developments.
• Contribute to designing and implementing bespoke training initiatives, including material creation and assessments.
• Lead activities related to engaging Apprentices or Graduates, such as reviews.
• Support Head of HR with IIP accreditation and other initiatives.

Requirements for the Role

• Strong administration skills, able to meet training expiry deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Strategic thinker capable of linking L&D activities to business outcomes.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• CITP Certificate in Training Practice or equivalent.
• Experience in producing internal and external communications for training engagement.
• Knowledge of training and competency requirements in the engineering industry.
• Ability to articulate information clearly at all organizational levels.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Committed to continuous personal development and current legislation.
• Maintain confidentiality, act with discretion and diplomacy.
• Previous experience in an engineering business.
• Knowledge of booking key engineering training certifications, ECS, First Aid, Manual Handling, etc.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Additional leave after 2 years of service, up to 5 days.
• Long-service awards.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Optical eye care vouchers.
• Death in service benefit.
• Healthcare.
• Birthday day off (post-probation).