Talent, Learning & Development Manager

at  Xtrac

REPORTING TO: PEOPLE & CULTURE DIRECTOR

Xtrac is the world’s leading design and manufacture of specialist transmissions. Our customers include the top motorsports racing series including Formula One, Le Mans, IndyCar and NASCAR and we also supply transmissions for the most exclusive high-performance cars in the world. We are at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation opportunity as the automotive industry transitions from internal combustion to electric and hybrid and our experienced and dedicated teams are using the latest cutting-edge technology to achieve this transition.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To lead a team of Apprentice Trainers and development coaches.
• Line management of all new Apprentices for the first 18 months with the development coaches.
• To assist with identifying suitable candidates for annual apprentice vacancies and talent programme candidates.
• To participate in 1st and 2nd interviews of Apprentice and Talent candidates, to include attendance at aptitude testing.
• To prepare the full onboarding experience for all L&D programmes including setting performance expectations.
• Responsible for conducting learning needs analysis across the company.
• Identify and deliver appropriate core skill and management / leadership learning and development interventions.
• Provide advice on learning solutions to fit the needs of different business areas.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of managing apprentices and apprenticeships.
• Manufacturing experience would be useful.
• Coaching and mentoring experience.
• Portfolio platform assessor experience.
• Background in designing and delivering learning solutions.
• Wide network of learning and development providers.

SKILLS

• Excellent problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Assessment and internal verification in line with requirements and in preparation for external verification.
• Line management.
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to network and collaborate with internal stakeholders
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and the changing needs of the business
• A drive and focus to continuously improve our L&D approach
• A passion and commitment to developing self and others
• Previous experience of a learning and development environment
• Strong IT skills including the use of standard Microsoft Office packages

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Responsible for designing, implementing, co-ordinating and evaluating learning across the organisation including the Xtrac Apprenticeship and talent programmes.
• Responsible for the delivery of different learning sessions, including induction and Line Management training.
• Provide advice on learning & development solutions to employees and foster a culture of continuous improvement to regularly refine and enhance the quality of learning and development services
• To coordinate the Xtrac advanced apprenticeship programme ensuring participants receive appropriate training and education, through liaison with line management at Xtrac and training providers.

SPECIFIC APPRENTICESHIP DUTIES

• To plan and set phase Apprentice factory tour timetable alongside Apprentice trainers.
• To manage the Apprenticeship Levy budgets.
• Overall management of the apprenticeship programme including feedback and progress reports and liaising with departmental team leaders and managers for feedback.
• To attend 12 weekly progress reviews with provider representatives.
• To assist provider representatives with assessing portfolios.
• To assist with identifying the final destination of the Apprentices and accordingly the appropriate on-the-job training to support the course and college requirements.
• To assess portfolios in conjunction with Newbury College representatives.