Learning and Development Business Partner

Job DescriptionLearning and Development Business PartnerJob Summary This role focuses on ensuring excellence in the development and delivery of our early career and talent programmes. The objective is to meet the business’s needs for early careers and professional development, helping individuals embark on successful careers at Keltbray.The role holder will play a key role in delivering the People purpose of making Keltbray a place where our people thrive and the business succeeds.Main ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with key stakeholders to establish current and future learning objectives and new training requirements, including training needs analysis for technical and statutory competencies.Lead on early career activities including:Designing and managing apprenticeship programmesSupporting graduate entry schemes and development pathwaysCoordinating internships and placement opportunitiesOrganising work experience programmesCoordination of academic and professional qualificationsSupport colleagues in obtaining and maintaining professional memberships and charterships, ensuring they have access to relevant resources and guidanceProvide aligned support for delivering Social Value on projectsOrganise and work collaboratively with mentors, ensuring they are appropriately trained and supported in their mentoring rolesDevelop and deliver impactful outreach programmes in schools and colleges to promote career opportunities at Keltbray and attract early career talent.Develop and deliver learning workshops for early career colleagues to give them the skills and knowledge to succeed in their careersOversee the coordination of early career programmes, ensuring alignment with project plans and timelines.Deliver key programme management elements such as manager briefings, supporting rotation and placement planningDeliver appropriate learning and development solutions which support effective talent managementLead on the management of a range of third party learning providersSkills RequiredKnowledgeIn-depth knowledge of learning and development principles and best practices, particularly in early career programmesKnowledge of apprenticeship programmes, including the Apprenticeship Levy, Digital Apprenticeship Service and CITBExperience in coaching and mentoringExperience working within the construction industryExperience in supporting professional development, including facilitating memberships and charterships with relevant professional bodiesSkills & Abilities Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levelsDemonstrated ability to develop and manage early career programmes effectivelyCompetence in training and supporting mentors to ensure their effectivenessProfessional and personable dispositionCollaborative and facilitative approachCapability to support, coach, and inspire people at Keltbray to growEqual opportunities:Keltbray are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.