Learning and Development (L&D) Manager, BLUE OCTOPUS RECRUITMENT LTD

Guardian Jobs; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Job description

Permanent – Full Time (Part Time considered)

We have an exciting opportunity to join us as Learning and Development (L&D) Manager - someone to design, implement, and oversee training programs to enhance employee skills and competencies. Based with our HR team at our Leeds office with nationwide travel, you will play a key role in supporting the company's commitment to employee development and compliance with industry standard.

About the role

Joining us as our Learning and Development Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive learning and development strategy, ensuring regulatory competency compliance, inclusive opportunities for development, whilst maintaining cost-effective delivery and high standards. Working collaboratively with the Social Value team, you will help deliver our ambitious apprenticeship programmes from recruitment to the ongoing progress support for apprentices. You will conduct in-person and virtual training sessions, workshops, and toolbox talks to a wide range of employees and will manage the Learning Management System (LMS) for eLearning and ensure all training and qualification records are accurately maintained on the HR system (Cascade).

About you

Ideally qualified to a minimum of Level 6 in Learning and Development, HR, Education or related field, you will have proven experience in a L&D management role, ideally within the construction, facilities management, property services or social housing sector. An innovative thinker with strong organisational and project management skills, you will be proficient in using Microsoft Office Software and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

You must have experience working with Trade apprenticeships and professional development programs, in addition to a strong understanding of property services methodologies, tools, techniques, and trade competency regulatory compliance requirements. Above all, we would like you to be an engaging communicator and a compelling collaborator, able to work effectively with colleagues across different departments to achieve common goals.

This role will require travel to different sites within the company's portfolio so a UK driving licence is required.

Benefits

• Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• 26 Days Holiday & Bank Hols
• Enhanced Pension Plan
• Private Medical Insurance (Including 24hr GP)
• Life Assurance
• Share Save
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers
• Buy & Sell Holiday
• Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays
• Cycle to Work
• Volunteering (2 days paid)
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP
• Loyalty & Values Awards
• Funded Professional Subscription

About Us

We provide integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Our services include responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works.

With over 1000 employees, we focus on a culture which puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking and always puts our customer first.

Build your career with a leading property services company, where we recognise that diversity of thought and talented people are key to our success.