Learning & Development Advisor (Associate Learning & Development Business Partner)

Learning & Development Advisor (Associate Learning & Development Business Partner)
Type: Full time, Permanent
Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum + benefits

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid working)

Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The trust consists of the Royal School Manchester (RSM), Royal College Manchester (RCM), 17 residential care homes, outreach, health and family services all based on one campus site. We provide care and education for children and young people (up to 25 years old) with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairment, communication disorders and autism.

We’re looking for a proactive and innovative  Associate Learning & Development Business Partner (Advisor) to join our Learning & Development team. The successful candidate will work alongside our Learning & Development Business Partner to support in the design and delivery of programmes that are aligned with Seashell’s strategic and operational priorities. In this role you’ll partner closely with managers and leaders to understand L&D needs, then plan, design and deliver L&D solutions for colleagues.

What you’ll be doing:

• Create an annual training programme that ensures compliance and skills development
• Own L&D data sets and use these to inform conversations with the business, and with the wider team to schedule training in a way which is data-driven
• Consider relevance of blended learning options such as coaching, mentoring, on-the-job training, classroom training, e-learning and simulation. Make recommendations based on which L&D solution would optimise learning transfer
• Work closely with Subject Matter Experts to co-design L&D solutions that best meet learning outcomes and optimise the learning process
• Identify and design new and different interventions, approaches and channels to enable effective learning and development across the business
• Shared responsibility for Quality and Assurance, Data and Professional Qualifications and Accreditations, Core Skills, Health and Safety and induction

What we’re looking for:

• A creative and dynamic professional with hands on experience of training and facilitating
• Knowledge and understanding of internal and external training requirements and frameworks
• Experience of providing training using a variety of techniques for example, face to face, online, classroom and role-playing
• Experience in the design, delivery and management of learning solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Level 5 Diploma in Operational Management (or working towards)
• CIPD Level 3 Certificate in Learning and Development

*Please request a full copy of the Job Description by contacting a member of our team.

Think this role sounds like the right fit? Apply now and our recruitment team will be in touch.

What we can offer you:

Our detailed 2-week induction programme ensures that all Seashell employees gain the essential knowledge to work within our amazing setting.

With our commitment to ongoing training and development through appraisals and supervisions we encourage career progression and development throughout the business.

Our benefits:

• 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (incremental based on length of service).
• Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees.
• Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool.
• Blue light discount scheme.
• Benenden Health Care Membership - access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice.
• Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role.
• Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Paid Enhanced DBS.

How to apply:

Please upload your CV to apply. As part of our safer recruitment policy, you will be asked to complete a Compliance Application Form, and successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken.

About Seashell Trust:

We provide a caring environment that is safeguarded and committed to promoting learning, respect and independence, as well as dignity for all of our students. We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled and committed talent who share our vision and values! We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance. This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to

achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members

of their communities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Please outline your relevant qualifications for this role...
• Do you have your CIPD Level 3 or are you working towards your Level 5?
• Please outline your relevant skills and experience for this opportunity and why you would like to work here at Seashell?

Work Location: In person