Group Learning And Development Advisor

As we close out 2023, an exciting new opportunity has arisen for an experience Learning and Development Advisor/Coordinator to join our team. In this newly created role, reporting to the Group L&D Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the administration, planning, coordination, and overseeing the Learning and Development activities within the organisation. You will work closely with the L&D Manager to identify learning needs, ensuring the successful delivery of L&D sessions across various disciplines across the business including Early Careers.

This will also include the preparation of regular reporting of L&D progress to the Group L&D Manager for internal and external stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

L&D Logistics:

• Coordinate schedules and communicate details to participants.
• Arrange venues, equipment, and necessary materials.
• Assist in the setup and preparation of sessions.

Registration and Attendance:

• Manage participant registrations for programs.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and participation.
• Provide support for tracking L&D completion.

Training Materials:

• Organise and distribute L&D materials, manuals, and resources.
• Ensure that all materials are up-to-date and readily available.
• Collaborate with trainers to prepare and assemble materials.

Communication:

• Communicate with trainers, participants, and internal stakeholders regarding L&D details.
• Respond to inquiries and provide information about programs.
• Send reminders and notifications related to events.

Data Management:

• Maintain databases and records.
• Generate reports on metrics, attendance, and other relevant data.

Evaluation Support:

• Assist in the collection of feedback from participants.
• Support the administration of evaluation surveys and assessments.

Vendor Management:

• Liaise with external vendors and service providers as needed.
• Coordinate logistics for externally facilitated programs.

Early Careers Support:

• Support in the coordination and administration of EC activities such as apprenticeships, graduates, trainees, work experience, site visits, careers fairs, recruitment, and events.
• Administer the Apprenticeship DAS account for OCU Group.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Proven experience in an administrative / advisor role, preferably in a L&D or HR setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with Learning management systems or software desirable.
• Customer service orientation.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Work independently and collaboratively.
• Able to communicate confidently and clearly to all levels.
• Confident telephone manner.

Company Information:

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, 'One Company United’.

We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.