Learning and Development Partner

Learning and Development Partner

Application Deadline: 25th February 2024

Employer: PSPS

Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time

Hours Per Week: 37

Salary: £29,550 - £34,291 per annum (Pay award pending)

Location: Boston / Horncastle / Spalding

We are recruiting for our next Learning & Development Partner to join us at Public Sector Partnership Services (PSPS). This is a fascinating role and will give you considerable exposure to all elements of Learning and Development within a fast paced, dynamic working environment!

Raising Skills and Standards is a key Strategic focus for PSPS. Joining us as the Learning and Development (L&D) Partner you will be the lead expert in developing talent and Development initiatives across PSPS and our three client councils.

The current postholder retires and leaves a firm foundation on some of our key areas of focus: Leadership development; Early Careers; Apprenticeships and Coaching.

As the L&D Partner, you will be responsible for design, development, and delivery as well as commissioning to deliver the full scope of Learning and Development activities. The role also encompasses the management of departmental functions including:

• Ownership of the Learning Management System
• Managing Apprenticeship programmes
• Management of data, reporting and administration duties
• Continually reviewing and enhancing the talent, leadership development and Performance propositions.
• Lead annual planning activities with stakeholders
• Support clients with their training budgets

The successful candidate will be a highly skilled L&D professional with experience of designing, commissioning, and delivering high impact learning interventions using multiple and blended delivery methods. You will have worked in a role where you were responsible for delivering talent, succession and leadership development initiatives and have a strong ability to translate learning needs and requirements into effective learning activities, with clear objectives, methodology, and measurements. You are able to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, happy to be the main point of contact and be the lead expert on all things L&D.

We're looking for an individual who can build on our programme of management development to enhance the capability of our People Mangers - junior to senior and can manage the evolution of the L&D curriculum to create a culture of continuous learning & growth and one which optimises different delivery channels to ensure the most effective, cost effective and impactful initiatives are deployed.

We offer great benefits including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.1% employer contribution
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (from 1st April) and the option to purchase up to 5 days extra
• Get your birthday off
• Agile working policy- Minimum of 2 days working in the office per week
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Inclusive employment policies including gender neutral Family Parental leave policy and Time off provisions to support those special and also challenging moments in our employees' lives
• We support your career development

A qualifying period will need to be completed to obtain these benefits

ABOUT US:

PSPS (Public Sector Partnership Services) is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) which is wholly owned by East Lindsey District Council, South Holland District Council and Boston Borough Council. The Company operates from its offices in Spalding, Boston, and Horncastle. The Company provides a range of services including Human Resources & Payroll, Financial Services, Procurement & Contracts, ICT (Information and Communications Technology) & Digital, Customer Contact, Revenues & Benefits, Health & Safety, and a range of Corporate Support services.

The Company primarily delivers these services to its three client Councils, in support of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (S&ELCP), across the Company itself and externally to a resident population of approximately 305,000 across the geographical boundaries of South Holland, East Lindsey and Boston.

We aim to be a competitive employer of choice within the local area, and within the public sector landscape as a service provider. We work hard to ensure we model our values and behaviours in developing and investing in our people and seek to be bold and innovative.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for PSPS, please do not hesitate to apply.

PSPS is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.

PSPS is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, gender, identity, marital status, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation.

PSPS reserve the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers.Interviews will be arranged when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.