Learning and Development Specialist
Location | London |
Department: | People |
Job functions | Specified Purpose |
Job type: | Full Time |
Job ref: | 002902 |
Published: | 1 day ago |
Expiry date: | 31 Jan 2025 23:59 |
Are you a Learning & Development specialist with a passion for developing others?
We are seeking a proactive and innovative Learning and Development Specialist to support the growth of our teams and drive organisational goals to cover a period of maternity leave.
You’ll be responsible for developing our teams in Ireland (Fields – 13 retail stores, 1 corporate office, 1 logistics office) and the UK (Fraser Hart – 23 retail stores, 1 corporate office, 1 logistics office). The ideal candidate will be passionate about learning with a positive can do attitude, high energy, creativity, lots of enthusiasm and a good sense of humour.
Key responsibilities:
Identify learning needs
- Conduct training needs analysis using various methods (focus groups, surveys, interviews, store visits) to identify skill gaps and learning opportunities across the organisation.
- Gather feedback from stakeholders to ensure training programmes are aligned with business objectives.
Training programme design and development
- Design, develop, and create learning solutions including workshops, learning guides, e-learning modules and blended learning programmes.
Facilitation
- Deliver engaging face-to-face workshops and training courses to enhance skills and improve performance.
Training evaluation
- Measure the effectiveness of learning initiatives through assessment, feedback and performance metrics.
- Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
Business support
- Work closely with Regional, Store and Head Office managers and teams to coach, support and guide on learning solutions.
E-learning
- Design, develop, and create interactive e-learning modules using authoring tools, e.g. Captivate
LMS
- Manage the LMS including uploading courses, maintaining user data, and generating reports.
Continuous improvement
- Encourage a culture of learning within the organisation.
- Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in learning and development.
Other duties
- In addition to the above you will be required to carry out additional ad-hoc duties, e.g. workshop administration.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Experience of working in a retail focused environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships easily.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritise multiple projects with ambitious deadlines.
ESSENTIAL:
- At least 1-2 years’ experience in a learning and development role.
- Training qualification (CIPD, Diploma or Degree)
- Experience of conducting training needs analysis, design, delivery and evaluation of training solutions.
- Exceptional writing skills with a proven ability to produce clear, concise, and engaging written content.
- Competent in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Experience using LMS and e-learning authoring tools.
Please note: This role requires regular travel within the UK and Ireland.
Fraser Hart is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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