Job Description:

Learning and Development Trainer | Leading Business | Birmingham - mainly office based | £37K to £46K | Full Time, Permanent | Strong Benefits Package

Role Summary

The Learning and Development Trainer plays a key role in supporting the businesses strategic objectives through the design, delivery and evaluation of high-quality learning and development interventions. Working as part of the Organisational Development Team, the postholder will contribute to building organisational capability, enhancing employee performance and supporting cultural and organisational change.

The role combines expert facilitation with learning design, stakeholder engagement and consultancy. The postholder will work collaboratively with colleagues to identify development needs, design impactful learning solutions and deliver engaging programmes that support individual, team and organisational effectiveness.

The postholder will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, applying professional expertise to influence stakeholders, continuously improve learning provision and contribute to the development of a positive, inclusive and high-performing organisational culture.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Learning Design and Delivery

• Design, develop and deliver a portfolio of learning and development programmes, workshops and interventions that support organisational priorities and workforce capability.
• Facilitate engaging face-to-face, virtual and blended learning experiences using a range of learning methodologies and technologies.
• Adapt learning content and delivery approaches to meet the needs of diverse audiences across academic and professional services communities.
• Ensure all learning interventions are accessible, inclusive and aligned with best practice in adult learning and organisational development.
• Develop learning resources, toolkits, guides and digital content to support continuous learning and performance improvement.

Organisational Development Support

• Work with stakeholders to identify learning and development needs and recommend appropriate solutions aligned with organisational objectives.
• Contribute to organisational development initiatives that support leadership development, talent management, employee engagement, culture change and organisational effectiveness.
• Support the implementation of strategic people initiatives through effective learning and development interventions.
• Act as a trusted adviser to managers and leaders on learning and development approaches and opportunities.

Stakeholder Engagement and Consultancy

• Build effective working relationships with colleagues to understand business needs and develop appropriate development solutions.
• Partner with departments to support workforce development priorities.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance on learning and development practices, approaches and resources.
• Influence and challenge constructively to ensure development interventions deliver measurable outcomes.

Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate learning interventions using appropriate qualitative and quantitative measures.
• Analyse feedback, engagement data and performance indicators to assess impact and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Produce reports and insights to inform decision-making and demonstrate the value of learning and development activity.
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends, technologies and best practice in learning, organisational development and higher education.

Project and Programme Support

• Lead or contribute to organisational development projects and initiatives as required.
• Manage multiple programmes and priorities simultaneously, ensuring delivery to agreed timescales and quality standards.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of annual learning and development plans.
• Support the effective use of learning technologies and systems.

Person Specification

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in L&D and or coaching
• Professional qualification in Learning and Development, Organisational Development, Human Resources or a related discipline, or significant relevant experience.

Experience

• Significant experience of designing, developing and delivering learning and development programmes within a complex organisation.
• Experience of facilitating workshops, training programmes and group learning interventions for a range of audiences.
• Experience of conducting learning needs analysis and translating requirements into effective learning solutions.
• Experience of evaluating learning interventions and demonstrating impact.
• Experience of managing multiple priorities and delivering projects to deadlines.

Skills

• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels.
• Ability to work consultatively and develop effective partnerships across a large and complex organisation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to analyse information and use evidence to inform decision-making.
• Strong digital skills and experience of learning technologies and virtual delivery platforms.

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