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Salary We have a great opportunity for a Learning and Development (L&D) Business Partner to successfully implement our learning and education programmes, ensuring UPP has a competent and well-trained workforce capable of delivering our operational, statutory, and professional performance targets.
This is a diverse role and encompasses the identification, design, (some) delivery and evaluation of learning needs and activities including managing our technical and statutory training provision, behavioural skills training, leadership and management development, induction and mandatory training, as well as supporting our wider People Plan objectives and our agenda on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Role Responsibilities include:
- Liaise with stakeholders to establish current and future learning objectives and new training requirements, carrying out training needs analysis activity, to include (but not limited to) assessment of technical and statutory competency and skill requirements
- Support the Head of Learning & Development to enhance the UPP Academy concept and brand, creating a framework for learning that is fit for purpose and well utilised across the business
- Coordinate key training programmes, scheduling training sessions and communicating with delegates and training providers, managing feedback surveys and keeping line managers updated on progress
- Support with content creation for training modules, working with the HR Business Partnering team, SMEs and stakeholders to review and deliver content in line with role requirements and relevant legislation
- Own and maintain the Corporate Induction programme, ensuring it remains relevant, engaging and is delivered to a high quality standard
- Work with our Marketing team to plan, write and edit content to contribute to WrapUPP, Campus and other internal communication platforms promoting the learning and development agenda
- Develop and maintain the Training Toolkit that aims to empower local teams to develop training plans and navigate the training request process, supporting with any queries around training opportunities
- Support with the management and implementation of Apprenticeship opportunities, training provider management, and management of the Apprentice Levy account
The role is based in our award-winning offices near London Bridge and Cannon Street stations with occasional travel to our operational sites across the country, which may include an overnight stay from time to time. Our hybrid working policy enables a good balance between working from home and the office. We can consider this position on reduced hours (4 days pw) or full time basis.
We are looking for a proactive and creative L&D professional with:
- Employee skills and capability development
- Experience of designing and delivering development to support business goals, culture change and compliance
- Project management and organisation skills
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, able to Influence at all levels
- Competent level of proficiency in the Microsoft suite and learning management systems.
You will need to be confident in your ability as a trainer and be able to develop content (including e-learning) and identify learning solutions to meet our varied training needs.
You will also be team player, willing to roll your sleeves up to get the job done, and able to work autonomously and at pace.
Experience of working within facilities management, the built environment and / or technical and statutory environments will be a distinct advantage.
In return, we are offering a competitive salary with a great benefits package which includes a discretionary performance bonus, 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, pension, enhanced family leave policy, life assurance, training, two paid volunteering or personal development days and cycle to work scheme. Check out our website for more information about UPP, our culture and benefits.
Our people are at the heart of how we operate.
UPP welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners.
We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and also help you to thrive at work.
Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.
We are a team with energy, pace and passion; if that sounds like you, apply today.
