We are proud to be partnering with a leading not-for-profit employer, who are a forward-thinking organisation that values development, innovation and are committed to providing high quality service to their customers. They are now looking to appoint an L&D Partner on a permanent basis.

This will be a full-time position based in Bedfordshire, with hybrid working offered alongside a competitive salary of £47,000 to £53,000 per annum dependent on experience, skills and knowledge.

The ideal candidate will have experience of coaching managers, at all levels, to proactively manage performance. There is also a real opportunity to influence outcomes from the start!

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting the L&D Manager to design and deliver a coaching and development strategy
• Engaging with managers to champion a development and growth culture throughout the organisation
• Promoting initiatives that encourage self-driven development, high-level performance and customer focus across the business
• Supporting the L&D Manager to provide coaching support to the senior leadership team, to help them develop their self-awareness of their strengths, leadership style, and development
• Working closely with key stakeholders, designing and delivering leadership development programmes that enhance leadership capability
• Working in partnership with HR Partners, supporting managers to understand the value of people and talent planning
• Providing support and guidance to produce and manage timely and effective operational people plans
• Undertaking specialist projects as and when required, leading on, working as part of a project group or working on your own
• Deputising for the L&D Manager

Experience required:

• Experience of coaching managers, at all levels, to proactively manage performance
• Extensive experience of influencing at all levels within a changing and challenging environment
• A CIPD/L&D/management qualification (desirable)
• Degree qualified or equivalent

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Able to evaluate and analyse the success of training that has been delivered
• Strategic thinking and planning across the L&D function
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across the business

Rewards and Benefits:

• 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Free private health care & life assurance
• Access to wellbeing services
• Discounted gym membership 

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Hybrid working offered

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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