Learning & Development Specialist

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Our client, based in Chipping Sodbury , Bristol is one of the largest privately owned national Property Services companies in the UK with offices across England and Wales, in over 18 locations and 32 Business Units and are looking for a Trade/Construction Development Specialist . Essentially we are looking for someone from a

construction or Trades environment

, either a contractor or council / housing association involved in training and developing construction / trade skills. This is a doer rather than strategic. Its more the hands on experience of developing people on the job we are looking for. So you may be someone who has worked in construction / property services or Trades in Learning & Development ( L&D) or Organisational Development. If you have worked in Construction / Trades you will probably have knowledge of the CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) . The salary is £48,668 and as you will be going out into the business they have added a car allowance at £7,250 (£55,918) plusprivate health, life , pension to 7%, profit share ( 14% last year ) . You will be living within commute of Head Office in Chipping Sodbury . They are an established and leading property services company for over 75 years, based across England and Wales, in over 18 locations and 32 Business Units Their main client base are Housing Associations , Councils and Local Authorities They are at the forefront of delivering innovative planned and responsive services to the built environment. Job Purpose: To design and develop blended learning programmes and solutions that support improvements in trade and operational skills. Enhance delivery, consistency and compliance, and drive operational excellence across the company . Consult with the business and develop the skills and capabilities of operational teams, ensuring training aligns with the organisation's strategic goals. Support the building of robust learning pathways, and fostering a high-performance culture Identification and management of external training partners for qualifications and skill development to upskill trades for effectiveness and efficiency (technical skills) Source and manage funding solutions with the CITB and other industry partners. Key Accountabilities: Support the People Development Manager to ensure the workforce is qualified to deliver services to customers in compliance with the Building Safety Act Build robust CITB relationships and proactive management of development and funding opportunities. Work closely with Health & Safety Manager to drive safety standards across the operational business (Toolbox talks, comms days, operative behavioural training) Design and roll out robust operative/trade development training programmes for key skill areas, including qualifications to recognise skills (e.g. on-the-job training, booklets, buddy systems, and champions). Consult and collaborate with L&D Business Partners and the Programme Team to schedule operations design and delivery priorities and implement solutions such as Trainee Surveyors, Contracts Managers and Forepersons, to ensure progression opportunities and capability building Develop and deliver training on key operational, legal and safety initiatives Leverage external funding opportunities and partnerships to enhance the breadth and quality of training initiatives. And utilise funding and partnerships with trades to provide just-in-time training for upcoming projects. Design I

nduction

and onboarding processes

ensuring

effective delivery for all new starters and promotions

and automate processes to increase efficiency and unit involvement in early-stage employee engagement Content Curation & Development

Work with subject matter experts to expand the digital learning offer with interactive and engaging modules. Design and improve mandatory and compliance training and collaborate on initiatives to align with industry regulations and best practices Regularly update the skills matrix to reflect current capabilities and future requirements across the organisation Deliver training initiatives to improve productivity for operatives and operational management teams, focusing on effective delivery Evaluate and enhance the toolbox talk programme, improving materials, delivery, and monitoring for quality and impact Support broader OD projects as required, ensuring alignment with organisational goals Key Competencies: Training Design & Delivery CITB Funding Practice Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration Operational and Trade Knowledge Compliance & Regulatory Awareness Digital & Automated Learning Systems Project & Programme Management Continuous Improvement & Innovation Communication & Influence Prior Experience Proven experience in designing and delivering operational training within a trade, construction, or maintenance environment Strong knowledge of compliance, safeguarding, and risk management in operational settings Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing trade-specific learning programmes and professional development pathways Technical Skills: IT literacy, confident in use of MS Office applications and other IT software e.g Canva, Articulate, Open AI to design documents In-depth understanding and ability to apply learning and development methodologies, tools, and best practices Relevant qualifications in L&D, training, or a related discipline Assessor or trainer qualifications (e.g., AET, CTTLS) desirable Knowledge or experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is a plus Benefits package: Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year) Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% 23 days annual leave (rising to 25) plus buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year Annual pay reviews Life Insurance and Medical Insurance Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay Training and development opportunities Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% 23 days annual leave (rising to 25) plus buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year Annual pay reviews Exclusive discounts from our preferred suppliers Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice.

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