Learning & Development Specialist

NES Fircroft; Greater London; Hybrid; Full time

Job description

Global Learning and Development Specialist – 9 Months Contract – Bracknell (Remote)

Role can be hybrid or remote, with the odd occasion on site in Bracknell

£32.05/hr inside IR35, 36-hour week

Required:

1. 3+ years of experience in learning and development / digital transformation / change management / communication, preferably in a corporate or R&D environment in life sciences.
2. Strong understanding of digital learning platforms, content management systems, and learning content creation.
3. Experience in event coordination, project support, change management and communication campaign preparation.
4. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
5. Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Data & Digital, Education, Human Resources or related field.
6. Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (preferably Decreed, Docebo or similar, experience with CredSpark is also beneficial).
7. Knowledge of Content, Knowledge and Collaboration Management Systems (preferably SharePoint, MS Teams or similar).
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including advanced PowerPoint skills.
9. Knowledge of Business Analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Qlik or similar).
10. Knowledge of Change Management Frameworks (preferably Prosci’s ADKAR or similar).

Purpose of the Global Learning and Development Specialist:
My client is looking for a Learning and Development Specialist to maintain, curate and improve Digital Growth Academy’s (DGA) learning and operational assets. To provide coordination support for DGA related events, initiatives and awareness campaigns. DGA is our Data & Digital Upskilling Academy within my global client.

Global Learning and Development Specialist Accountabilities:

• Maintain, curate and improve Digital Growth Academy’s (DGA) library of learning materials, ensuring content is up-to-date, relevant and easily accessible. Collaborate with subject matter experts to curate new learning materials as needed.
• Maintain and optimize DGA's operational tools and processes, including our collaboration space, reporting, documentation of the best practices and user guidelines.
• Support the coordination of DGA’s related events and initiatives, including workshops, webinars, training sessions and upskilling programs across the department.
• Contribute to the coordination of DGA’s awareness campaigns and to the development of DGA’s communication materials. Ensure all learning and communications assets adhere to my clients and DGA’s quality standards and branding guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with the DGA Lead to align activities with strategic objectives and identify learning needs through research and stakeholder engagement.
• Collect and analyse data on DGA usage, learner engagement, and program outcomes. Prepare regular reports on key performance indicators for the DGA using business analytics tools.
• Contribute to the digital upskilling of CP R&D professionals (approximately 2000-3000 people), supporting a key business priority to enable end-to-end digital capabilities.

Global Learning and Development Specialist Additional:

• Self-motivated and proactive, ability to anticipate issues early.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Creative thinking and ability to develop innovative solutions.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and in global setting.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform duties with minimal oversight.