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Form of work Howdens Joinery is searching for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our L&D team as a Senior Learning Partner for Scotland & Ireland. As a Market leading supplier of kitchens and joinery products, we have a strong commitment to nurturing our employees. Our 'Always Learning' ethos is exemplified through our commitment to high-quality learning and development initiatives, coupled with adaptable learning approaches.
This role presents an exciting opportunity to collaborate with Regional Leadership teams and HR Business Partners in the identification and delivery of Learning and Development initiatives that support engagement and drive performance across Howdens. The primary focus will be on the designated business areas, with the key responsibilities encompassing the business priority planning, implementation, facilitation and assessment of training programs throughout our Trade Regions.
What we can offer you as a Senior Learning Partner:
- Competitive Salary + Bonus
- Company Car
- Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with an opportunity to purchase additional days
- Staff discount
- Ongoing support and development
- Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition
What will I be doing as Senior Learning Partner:
- Delivering virtual and face-to-face sessions to a high standard. Involving lead facilitation to drive performance across our Trade teams, from Depot teams to our future Area Managers.
- Ensuring that the learning interventions are designed and delivered to the required quality in a way that is both engaging and appropriate to the learner's needs and requirements of the regions
- This includes critical skills for the business area:
- Welcome, Induction, and Compliance
- Essential role skills
- Personal Growth (Skills for Everyone, Managers and Leaders).
- Agreement, communication and delivery of the national and regional Learning and Development Plans
- Ensuring that all training materials remain up-to-date, relevant, aligned to our market-leading product offering, and are inclusive for different learner needs
- Contributing and collaborating with the wider L&D team and Subject Matter Experts on material development projects
- Championing and administrating our Learning Management System
- Measuring, evaluating, and reporting to key stakeholders the effectiveness of the training delivered within the business area
- Travel UK & ROI (Regionally, Raunds, Howden, Runcorn, and other regional, UK and non-UK venues) to meet the needs of the business
What do I need to qualify for this Senior Learning Partner role?
- Breadth and depth of technical competency in the fields of facilitation, adult learning, and behavioural/cultural change.
- Proven experience in the delivery of in person and virtual instructor led learning.
- Knowledge of the latest learning practices, trends, and emerging thinking.
- Experience in positively incorporating diversity and inclusion into learning and development interventions and processes.
- Experience in using consultancy tools and techniques, for example, the use of SWOT, 5 Whys, weighted matrix etc, providing costed recommendations and projected impact, return on investment, return of expectation.
- Experience in partnering with business and HR leaders to develop impactful learning plans that deliver a return on investment.
- Highly competent in maintaining effective relationships with people at all levels in the business whilst operating with diplomacy and professionalism
- Skilled in influencing people and motivating them to change working practices and behaviour
About Us:
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.
There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.
How to apply:
We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Senior Learning Partner, then we are keen to hear from you.
Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you
