AddressBurntwood - WS7 9QP
Job Summary
Job Title: Learning and Development Partner
Reports to: Head of Talent Development
Employment Type: Permanent, Full time
Based: Hybrid, Head office Burntwood
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum DOE
About the role
The Learning and Development Partner has an integral role in supporting the Head of Talent Development to define, create, develop, and implement a full learning, performance, talent and career agenda across all roles. Working closely with the Operations Teams to understand the needs of the business to source or create effective development opportunities.
About Busy Bees
Established in 1983 we are now not only the largest but also the leading provider of childcare in the UK and the fourth largest provider in the world with almost 1000 centres across the globe operating in 10 countries.
Working at Busy Bees offers several benefits, including competitive pay, flexible scheduling, opportunities for professional development and advancement. We also offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can learn from experienced colleagues and make meaningful connections here.
About our Benefits
- Sector leading Family Leave. Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption leave
- Big Benefits. Dedicated 24/7 employee benefits platform ‘Smart Hive’ with retail, cinema, and travel discounts
- Childcare discounts.
- Birthdays off.
- Health and Wellbeing. We know that sometimes life can be tricky, or you might need guidance so you can lean on our Employee Assistance Program and our Peppy and Mental Health Apps
- Further Training and Development. Access to our own training company to help support you in your development and gaining further qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Drive innovative insights and support for the full learning, talent, and performance agenda, including apprenticeships, statutory training, and professional development.
- Manage day-to-day execution of talent initiatives and programs, focusing on UK talent programs.
- Coordinate the performance review cycle, ensuring analysis, reporting, and support for managers addressing under-performance.
- Design and deliver effective onboarding and induction experiences for all levels.
- Develop talent programs aligned with apprenticeship pathways, creating career progressions from apprentice to Director level.
- Collaborate with Area Directors to identify talent and implement succession plans, including step-up programs.
- Provide guidance to the leadership team on talent review, succession planning, and organizational design.
- Work with operations teams to cultivate a talent pool of high-performers for future opportunities.
- Ensure the relevance and alignment of training content with business needs, sourcing or curating content as needed.
- Oversee compliance across teams, aligning with statutory and mandatory requirements.
- Continuously improve the talent development agenda, including systems, processes, and overall offerings.
- Ensure business compliance with policies and procedures, providing accessible information and necessary training for all employees.
Key skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a similar Learning or Talent Development role, within a fast-paced multi-site environment
- Degree educated with relevant post graduate qualifications – or studying towards L5/L7 or relevant experience
- Proven implementation and delivery of large-scale learning, talent and performance projects within previous roles
- Persuasive and articulate communicator
- Encourages new thinking and is creative and collaborative in developing solutions
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