Learning & Development Business Partner

Canary Wharf

£70,000

To manage learning and development requirements in partnership with key stakeholders to support the strategic objectives of the business.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

Act as a strategic partner to the Group Head of L&D, contributing to and influencing the development of a forward-thinking, business-aligned L&D strategy.
Confidently lead and drive the L&D agenda in the absence of the Group Head of L&D, ensuring continuity, momentum, and alignment with business priorities.
Take a proactive, self-motivated approach to identifying learning needs, proposing innovative solutions, and driving initiatives that build capability across the organisation.
Evaluate and challenge regional L&D requirements, designing and delivering cost-effective, scalable learning solutions that promote consistency and share best practices.
Build and manage regional training plans, ensuring they are aligned with strategic business goals, monitored for effectiveness, and delivered within budget constraints.
Champion the adoption and optimisation of the new Enterprise Learning Solution, ensuring it becomes embedded in day-to-day development practices and delivers measurable value.
Demonstrate knowledge of early talent initiatives and support the delivery of development programmes aligned with succession planning and future workforce requirements as and when required.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to embed learning and competence within operational and compliance frameworks.
Cultivate strong, influential relationships at all levels, including senior leadership, to position L&D as a key driver of business success.
Deliver strategic reporting and insights to senior management, using data to influence decision-making and demonstrate ROI.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CITB funding opportunities and industry schemes to support strategic decision-making and ensure the organisation maximises available funding streams.
Support business development efforts by contributing compelling L&D case studies and best practices for bid submissions and client engagement.
Continuously scan the internal and external environment to anticipate future capability needs and position L&D as a proactive strategic enabler.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to act as a trusted deputy to Group Head of L&D.
Proven expertise in designing and executing comprehensive L&D strategies that drive organisational capability and align with business objectives.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all organisational levels, from frontline teams to executive leadership.
Skilled influencer capable of balancing operational realities with strategic priorities to ensure learning initiatives support both immediate delivery and long-term growth.
In-depth understanding of commercial and project delivery dynamics within the construction sector, enabling the alignment of L&D programs with core business goals and operational requirements.
Self-motivated and adaptable, demonstrating a proactive approach and strong ownership of responsibilities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Experience / Knowledge:

Proven L&D business partner in construction or engineering, aligning learning to business goals.
Strong knowledge of construction operations, regulations, and safety training.
Experienced with LMS platforms and digital learning solutions.
Skilled in delivering learning across multi-site and regional operations.
Agile in developing learning strategies that support immediate needs and long-term transformation.

Qualifications / Certificates:

CIPD Level 5 in Learning and development desirable but not essential.

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