Learning & Development Advisor

at  Amey

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.
We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

YOUR NEW ROLE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Learning & Development Advisor to join the Group HR team on a full-time basis. This is a remote role that may require occasional travel for meetings.
The Learning and Development (L&D) Advisor will be a key player in supporting the broader L&D team in the execution of the Amey’s L&D strategy. This role is integral in ensuring that learning initiatives align with and contribute to the strategic objectives of the business
The standard hours of work are based on 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

You will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with the L&D team to plan and schedule leaning and development activities that align with business objectives
• Assisting in the creation and implementation of learning programmes that meet the developmental needs of employees at all levels
• Assisting in the planning, scheduling and delivery of internal talent programmes.
• Assisting in the management of Key L&D Providers, keeping data up to date in relation to each provider
• Supporting in managing relationships with external L&D providers to ensure the delivery of high-quality training and development services
• Arranging and organising training sessions for L&D managers, ensuring all logistical aspects are covered, including scheduling, venue booking, and materials preparation.
• Monitoring attendance and gather feedback on training sessions to evaluate their effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Managing the L&D inbox, responding to queries in a timely manner and handling requests from People Services
• Tracking and following up on tasks assigned through People Services, ensuring they are completed efficiently
• Developing and maintaining a strong relationship with L&D teams across different business units, ensuring effective communication and collaboration on L&D initiatives.
• Acting as a point of contact for business units to provide support and guidance on L&D matters
• Maintaining and updating the Learning Management System (LMS) with current course offerings, employee records, and other relevant information.
• Troubleshooting LMS issues and provide support to employees in using the system.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• CIPD level 3 or 5 would be preferable but not essential
• Highly experienced in using Excel including VLOOKUP’s and Pivots
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality in all aspects of work
• The ability to be proactive and able to take initiative in identifying and addressing learning and development needs
• Great problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle issues efficiently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across the business.
• Previous experience in a Learning and Development role or a similar position within a HR function would be beneficial
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other L&D technologies would be ideal but not necessary
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiative