We are working with the UK arm of an international business to recruit a Learning and Development Manager to be based out of their operations on the outskirts of Slough. The L&D Manager will be in a stand alone role setting up a training function, designing and implementing induction and training programmes for the business. With a lot of the workforce being based in a warehouse setting, we are looking for candidates with exposure to a similar environment who has experience of implementing health and safety, manual handling etc induction and training. The role will build upon an existing e-learning platform and have full remit to develop and grow this with full support of the senior management teams.

Role overview:

• Design and implement an efficient onboarding induction process suitable for diverse areas of business activity.
• Develop an in depth understanding of the varying training and development requirements across the business operations.
• Audit existing training programmes to develop robust record and attendance records.
• Review existing and future materials for improvements or adaptations that could be made regarding diversity and inclusion training.
• Review existing learning platforms and research the market for IT based learning platforms capable of migrating existing and future training requirements, to include record keeping and scheduling capabilities.
• Consider and recommend a broad range of delivery methods such as e-learning, peer to peer documented assessment, Train the Trainer, external providers etc.
• Work with department leads to identify base line training requirements and review existing delivery and record keeping. Working towards harmonisation across the business.
• Work with Department leads on identifying development frameworks for staff to motivate and promote career development within the company and industry.
• Working with the senior management team to identify the business compliance issues related to training and development.
• Help develop a budgetary process to allow the business to measure the spend on training and development against targets and ambitions.
• Research and keep abreast of training providers and solutions outside of the business that can fulfil training objectives, including any available funding and bursary options.
• Develop and monitor administrative processes for scheduling, attendance, and learning outcomes, for use either by the HR and training teams or by department administrators.
• Work with industry partners to collaborate on new projects and opportunities.
• Understand and advise on appropriate national and industry accreditation standards.
• Assist in the promotion of company training initiatives and opportunities, both internally and externally at community engagement events, colleges etc.

Candidate requirements:

• Previous Learning and Development experience in a warehouse setting or similar
• Experience of designing and implementing training and inductions programmes
• Excellent understanding of training in an environment where health and safety are key
• Strong working knowledge of various training methods including coaching, workshops, classroom training, mentoring and e-learning programmes.
• Experience of working with the onboarding function of a business to enhance induction training delivery.
• Experience and confidence in delivering training sessions.
• Ability to work under pressure to rapidly changing deadlines.
• Organised and self-motivated, with a willingness to take ownership of their area of expertise.
• Ability and confidence to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues at all levels across the business.
• Ability to learn a range of software applications.

Think Human Resources is the HR division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independently owned recruitment business.  The HR division is responsible for recruiting permanent, temporary and contract roles within the field of Human Resources including; HR Administrator, HR Assistant, HR Advisor, HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Head of HR, Employee Relations, talent, internal recruitment, Learning and Development, Compensation and Benefits/Reward and Recognition.

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