People Development Manager

Job Purpose

Part of a fast-paced HR department the People Development Manager is responsible for aligning learning & development needs to the people strategy. You will lead on all things relating to workforce learning and development ensuring the Silverstone team is trained and developed in a coordinated manner and in a way that aligns with the strategic needs of the business.

 

Length of contract - Fixed term 12 Month Maternity Cover

 

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the People strategy with the support of the Head of HR to contribute to the achievement of the business objectives

• Develop and implement training, learning and development solutions that will improve and advance the effectiveness of the Silverstone team. Enabling opportunities for internal promotions for driven and able team members

• Drive a culture of continuous professional development, assisting managers develop their team members through career pathing

• Design, implement and/or facilitate various learning methods companywide (e.g. coaching, job-shadowing, online training)

• Use digital tools to create flexible and innovative learning programmes

• Design a range of learning interventions, including technical, behavioural and leadership programmes

• Monitor how effectively learning has been transferred to employees

• Assess, measure and report on the success of development plans and help employees make the most of learning opportunities

• Track budgets and negotiate contracts

• Report on all training delivered to the required internal stakeholders.

• Conduct post training reconciliation, review and ensure all feedback is acted upon to affect positive change with agreed action plans

• Ensure monthly reports are updated accurately in a timely fashion

• Promote equality and diversification

• Act as an ambassador for Silverstone, its mission, values and behaviours both internally and externally including in community and education engagement initiatives and projects

• Work with local education providers to integrate learning alliances

• Support the Head of HR with project work as required

Team Standards & Responsibilities

• Help to create a welcoming and professional environment and proactive culture within the department

• Professional presentation, both physically and in all aspects of work and conduct, in order to reflect the Silverstone values

• Contribute to the personnel aspects of any Health & Safety matters as required to maintain the implementation of best practise methods and policies across the Circuit and Estate

• Operate in accordance with SCL Policies at all times

Performance responsibilities

Performance will be monitored against the following:

• Objectives set through the Personal Development Review (PDR) process

• Budget management

• Teamwork

 

Key Relationships

• All internal departments

• External training providers

• ELT

• SMT

• Heads of Departments

 

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

 

• Minimum CIPD Level 5 qualified or similar

• Knowledge of the full L&D cycle

• Current knowledge of effective learning and development methods

• Experience working with e-learning platforms

• Experience of budget management

 

Competencies

• Enthusiastic about being at the very centre of Silverstone’s people activities and business

• Passionate about developing our people

• Smart, professional to their core and utterly trustworthy and confidential

• Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, staff rota systems with a knowledge of Select HR/ Select Pay would be desirable)

• Demonstrating experience of working to deadlines and under pressure, in a small team environment with multiple simultaneous projects is essential

• Strong leadership skills and team leading experience

• Good written/verbal communication skills with the ability to speak confidently to people at all levels

 

Desirable

• Train the Trainer training/qualification

• Project Management training/qualification

 

SUSTAINABILITY

 

We don’t just look after our team and our fans. We want to look after our world too. We're committed in our responsibility to reach our zero-carbon goal. So, we've adopted greener methods within our workplace, donated more than 20 tonnes of surplus food, and installed over 2,700 solar panels which generates 13% of our venue’s power - with all other energy from 100% renewable sources. Our dedication has earned us Three Star FIA Environmental Accreditation, but this is just the start.