Learning and Development Business Partner

Job Title: Learning and Development Business Partner
Type: Permanent
Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum + benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Are you a Learning and Development Business Partner with a passion for digital content and a blended learning approach?

We are looking for a proactive and innovative professional to drive the digital transformation of our learning and development initiatives. If you have experience in creating and delivering blended learning solutions and are eager to shape the future of training and development, we want to hear from you.

In this role, you will be key in developing digital content, leveraging new technologies, and working closely with key stakeholders to enhance training effectiveness and support continuous development. You’ll collaborate with the Senior L&D Business Partner to implement digital learning strategies that meet the evolving needs of our business.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll use your expertise in Learning and Development to:

• Work alongside the Senior L&D Business Partner to design and execute a forward-thinking L&D strategy that incorporates digital and blended learning solutions tailored to the needs of the organization.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to assess training needs, designing and delivering engaging and effective digital content and learning programs.
• Maximize existing learning technologies, identifying opportunities to integrate digital, virtual, and blended learning solutions that align with business goals.
• Lead and support the transition to more digital and technology-enhanced learning experiences, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation.
• Stay up to date with emerging digital learning tools, platforms, and methodologies, assessing their potential to improve training delivery and learner engagement.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in Learning and Development, with a focus on creating digital and blended learning solutions.
• The ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with our services and the ability to help us embed our business partnering model.
• A strong background in digital content creation, e-learning, and virtual learning environments.
• Experience in using various Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital content tools.
• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand the business’s digital learning needs and deliver tailored training solutions.
• Passion for coaching and developing others, with strong skills in stakeholder engagement and relationship-building.
• An understanding of the Charity, Care, and Education sectors is desirable.
• Strong project management skills, with experience managing digital learning initiatives.
• Knowledge of learning and leadership theory, and the ability to apply this in a practical, digital-first learning context.
• Experience with LMS features focused on learner experience and engagement.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

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

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.

Other benefits include:

• Private Health Care through Benenden, with 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, medical
• Free membership to the Trust’s inclusive gym, fitness centre, and swimming pool
• Access to a variety of on-site fitness classes, including yoga and Zumba
• Discounts on cinema tickets, high street shopping, travel, days out, and more treatments, mental health support, cancer support, and more
• Life Assurance (3x annual base salary), subject to terms and conditions
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Employee recognition and reward events, including summer and winter celebrations
• 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.

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

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 expect all staff and volunteers to share this

commitment.

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

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

of their communities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £38,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person