Learning & Development Partner

We are working with a Further Education College based in Gateshead to recruit a Learning and Development Partner, with a salary of £36,692 - £40,087.

As Learning and Development Partner, you will design, deliver and co-ordinate the provision of quality learning and engagement interventions for staff at all levels within the business.

You will work in partnership with a range of stakeholders internally and externally to deliver on their People Strategy themes and ensure that learning, development and engagement priorities support making them the place where people want to work, feel valued, and share a passion to help people succeed.

What’s in it for you:

• A generous holiday allowance of 39 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays), increasing to 41 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays) after 5 years of service.
• Mental health and wellbeing support, with 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme and counselling services.
• Career average pension with the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Travel support includes subsidised onsite parking, discounted public transport scheme and cycle to-work scheme.
• Retail and travel discounts.
• Opportunity for volunteering days.

Working with the Head of People, you will develop meaningful engagement opportunities for their staff considering the diversity of their workforce; equip managers with the skills to engage with their staff and encourage staff to contribute creative ideas.

You will work alongside their Curriculum and Quality staff, who provide specialist Teacher Academy and peer development for curriculum staff to ensure consistent and efficient provision for professional services and curriculum roles.

If you are passionate about working with people to enable them to learn and grow, then this role is for you!

What we are looking for:

• Recent experience working in a role that required assessing learning needs and designing and developing interventions and training sessions.
• Experience in evaluating the impact of learning and development or engagement initiatives, using the information to drive continuous improvement.
• Experience in coordinating a range of activities and events demonstrating good organisational skills and time management.
• Great digital skills and the ability to use a range of applications and tools to facilitate learning, collate feedback, produce reports and organise work.
• Able to build rapport quickly and collaborate effectively with a range of internal and external partners.
• Evidence of recent and ongoing continuous professional development and creating professional networks.

Desirable qualifications & training required:

• Experience in designing and/or delivering leadership development.
• Experience working with a learning management system.
• CIPD level 7 qualification.
• Relevant learning and development professional qualifications.
• Significant experience or qualification in coaching and mentoring.

About them:

As part of their team, you’ll help do this, providing the support and encouragement students need to make the most of their talents. They work hard and the rewards make it all worthwhile because, by working together, they create experiences their students will never forget, which set them up for their future careers.

They offer you the opportunity to work in a values-driven organisation and the chance to work with brilliant people who put students first. You’ll be listened to and will have opportunities to make an impact. They prioritise health and wellbeing and your work-life balance will be respected. Their inclusive culture means you’re valued for being yourself and diversity is celebrated, and our commitment to being a sustainable organisation means we always try to do business the right way to make our community better for everyone.

If you are interested in this role of Learning and Development Partner, click ‘apply now’ and a member of our team will be in touch!

NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfill our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.