L&D Project Manager

L&D Project Manager, up to £40000 pa, permanent, hybrid working, up to 60% WFH rest in Bristol - free parking

Your new company
Well established yet developing public sector organisation and which is energetic and forward-looking. They pride themselves on employing skilled, committed people who care about delivering effectively. They care about supporting and developing their staff. Is a place where life is never dull and opportunities are immeasurable. They have high ambitions, and we offer big opportunities for their people to get involved in bringing those dreams to life. They're proud of their people, their culture and the benefits they offer.

Your new role
Professional and supportive HR team facilitate this work, and despite the challenges of the pandemic, recently shaped a well-received foundation digital learning programme. They are now ready to build on that with the creation of a high-profile Learning Programme and it is here that you could take on a deeply interesting role in which you will make a tangible difference to the skills of the team.

This forward-thinking project is primarily focused on developing an engaging blended learning programme for to support the development and delivery of the 2022-25 strategy, on which it is currently consulting. Under the guidance of the L&D Business Partner, you will plan, manage and monitor the project to develop this learning programme, including e-Learning, face-to-face, experiential learning, and coaching. Seeing to it that project phases and milestones are being met on time and within budget, you will identify and mitigate issues that could potentially derail your project, and you will provide the key stakeholders with regular updates. Using your understanding of outcome-based learning to help us define and develop achievable yet ambitious high quality learning opportunities and shape how best to evaluate these. This exciting project is being sponsored by the CEO and Directors, so you will find a great deal of support for your work.

What you'll need to succeed
Demonstrable experience of giving strategic advice with at least 2 years' experience of business partnering senior managers.
Strong analytical skills, with an ability to translate and use complex and sensitive information to support business discussions and strategic direction.
Commitment to CPD
Proven ability to deliver projects which are based on systemic approaches
Demonstrable experience of working in an agile way, flexing to manage a range of priorities, some of which may be conflicting, and able to operate within a landscape of ambiguity.
Ability to provide communication with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm.
Ability to respect the needs, responses and opinions of others, and anticipate concerns.
Proven ability to build quality relationships with your customers, establishing rapport and credibility and acting as a trusted critical friend.
Demonstrate a coaching led approach and the ability to work collaboratively
Proven ability to influence, challenge and partner at a senior leadership level
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to valuing and respecting the diversity of others.
CIPD level 6 qualification essential
Public or third sector experience desirable
Experience of working with TU desirable


What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available. Plus you can work from home to 60% if you prefer.
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available. We are open to candidates on either a full or part time basis. This role can be hybrid working - c60% work from home if preferred. Inside and outside of work, employees all have different passions, responsibilities and motivations. And life can change rapidly. That's why they've designed a benefits package that works for everyone and supports, whatever's happening in your life, when it's happening so their reward package covers both the financial and non-financial benefits, these include:
Learning and development: From dedicated development days to mentoring and shadowing opportunities etc.
Holiday allowance: Holiday entitlement starts at 25 days per year and rises to 30 after five years' service, plus generous public holiday leave on top of this
Maternity/adoption/paternity leave: Help you put family first with occupational maternity pay in excess of statutory, and generous paternity and adoption leave
Pension scheme: Your future will be in safe hands with the highly regarded Civil Service pension scheme
Flexible working: Will do their best to find an arrangement that works for everyone and many work flexibly, part-time or in job shares
On-site facilities: If you prefer walking, cycling or even running to work, showers and lockers are provided
Hybrid working: Following the coronavirus pandemic, they're developing and trialling a new hybrid working framework. Currently staff work to up to work 60 per cent of their contracted time remotely (away from the office), and up to 30 per cent of their working hours outside core hours 0900-1700
Equipment for working at home: Introduced an equipment policy to support hybrid working. We want to ensure we provide employees with the right equipment in the right location so they can carry out their role effectively, and to ensure that our legal responsibilities are met.
And there's more...you'll also enjoy other benefits, including free eye tests and flu jabs, and a staff social club who subsidise activities such as theatre trips and days out.

What you need to do now
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