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Learning & Development Advisor
As a Learning & Development (L&D) Advisor, you will play a crucial role in supporting the design, development, and implementation of learning initiatives that contribute to the professional growth and effectiveness of our employees. This position requires a strategic mindset, excellent interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of adult learning principles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Consultation and Advisory: Provide expert advice and guidance to business units on learning and development matters. Collaborate with managers to support the development of their teams through targeted learning interventions.
- Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including attendance, completion certificates, and other relevant documentation. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to training documentation.
- Training Needs Assessment: Collaborate with business leaders and HR partners to conduct thorough needs assessments. Analyse data and feedback to identify gaps and recommend appropriate learning solutions.
- Programme Design and Development: Design and develop engaging and effective learning programs aligned with organizational goals. Collaborate with subject matter experts to create relevant and impactful training content.
- Learning Delivery: Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and other learning events. Utilise various delivery methods, including instructor-led training, e-learning, and blended learning approaches.
- Evaluation and Measurement: Establish and implement evaluation mechanisms to assess the impact and effectiveness of learning programs. Analyse data and feedback to continuously improve and enhance training initiatives.
- Learning Technology Integration: Stay updated on learning technologies and tools, recommending and implementing new solutions as appropriate.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external training partners.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Proven experience in a Learning and Development role.
- Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful insights.
- You will be a confident communicator, able to influence stakeholder at all levels.
- Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Familiarity with e-learning platforms and practices.
- Motivated to grow in your role and help others to grow in theirs
Our Benefits:
- Hybrid working – 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days over 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service. Plus bank holidays!
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Pension scheme – 5% employee, 6% employer
- Flexible working – we will always consider applications for those who require less than the advertised hours
- Flexi-time
- Healthcare Cash Plan – claim cashback on a variety of everyday healthcare costs
- 100’s of exclusive retailer discounts
- Professional wellbeing, health & fitness app - Wrkit
- Enhanced parental leave, including time off for IVF appointments
- Religious bank holidays – if you don’t celebrate Christmas and Easter, you can use these annual leave days on other occasions throughout the year.
- Life Assurance - 4 times your salary
- 25% Car Insurance Discount
- 20% Travel Insurance Discount
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Community support day
- Christmas and Summer parties
Working at SBG
At Somerset Bridge Group we aim to build a sustainable and innovative business focused on underwriting, broking and claims handling of UK motor insurance, offering transparent products and an efficient and fair service to our policy holders.
We are very proud to have been awarded a Silver Accreditation from Investors in People! We recognise that all of our people contribute to our success. That's why we are always looking for talented people to join our team - people who share our vision, who are passionate about what they do, and who want to be part of something special.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Somerset Bridge Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic factors or other characteristics protected by law. SBG makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, skills and business requirements.
