Learning and Performance Partner

ROLE PURPOSE

The Learning and Performance Partner role supports the day-to-day operational delivery

of the OD strategy by assisting OFL colleagues with their learning and development, as

well as talent management requirements, enabling the business to meet its people

objectives related to performance and culture.

They support the identification of learning and performance needs across each business

function by adopting an agile, curious, and inquisitive approach. They are responsible for

designing, delivering, and evaluating a full range of learning and development

interventions to meet these needs.

Providing advice and support to managers and individuals regarding learning and

performance, they improve sustained measurable results that are aligned to OFL

business objectives and values by developing colleagues and assisting them in having the

proper knowledge, skills, and behaviours to successfully perform their current role and,

where applicable, prepare them for their next role.

Core Responsibilities

Champion Oak Furnitureland's culture, values, and behaviours, ensuring they are

reflected in and threaded throughout all development interventions.

Provide learning and development expertise for the analysis, design, and

implementation of OD projects and workstreams that contribute to the delivery of

corporate initiatives and business projects.

Design and deliver a wide range of learning content, including face-to-face

development, eLearning, virtual training, learning programmes, and Train the Trainer

sessions that support the delivery of the HR strategy.

With others (incl. HRBPs), provide advice, guidance and support to managers and their

teams on the identification of local development needs, support in the design of

personal development plans where appropriate and feed into wider organisational

requirements.

Provide support to managers on how to manage learning and career conversations.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and subject matter experts to manage

the quality assurance of proposed materials and SME training capability, enabling the

delivery of high-quality and relevant learning interventions.

Deliver OD projects that involve scoping out learning objectives, designing learner

plans/pathways (including blended learning), and implementing/maintaining effective

content.

Collaboratively work with others to scope out learning objectives aligned to business

objectives, design bespoke learner content, including blended learning solutions and

development pathways and deliver /maintain content as required.

Support onboarding of new starters through the delivery of corporate, local, and role-

specific inductions, including maintenance of programme content and delivery

methods.

Keep up to date with new learning trends, research and advise others on best

practices, and contribute creative ideas and suggestions to the wider OD Team.

Work with stakeholders to evaluate the business impact of learning interventions by

monitoring and capturing evidence/feedback that demonstrates achievement of

objectives, measuring return on investment/expectation and making

recommendations where necessary.

Skills And Experience

Proven track record in designing and delivering learning and development interventions (in person, virtually, and through eLearning) that drive behavioural and cultural change.
Knowledge and experience in designing and developing impactful blended learning solutions (digital, face-to-face) that improve performance and productivity.
Well-versed in adult learning methodologies and the learning cycle, has current awareness of the latest trends across both Learning and Development and within the field of performance management.
Proficient in utilising and administering Learning Management Systems, including reporting.
Experienced, credible business partner with a demonstrable track record of supporting key stakeholders in the analysis and identification of learning and development requirements and recommendation and delivery of appropriate learning interventions.
Capable of using coaching and mentoring techniques, developing others, and enabling them to meet the required performance levels for their role consistently.
Proven experience in working collaboratively as a team to achieve joint objectives.
Highly creative and innovative thinker with excellent communication skills and a visual eye. Strong attention to detail, able to produce accurate and high-quality work
Knowledge and experience with a variety of methods and eLearning authoring tools (including Articulate, Storyline, video editing, Advanced PowerPoint skills, and Adobe).
Experience in working as a training designer for multiple business environments such as Retail, Logistics, Head Office, and Customer Service.

Benefits

Employee discount: amazing discounts available on all Oak Furnitureland products after successful completion of probation
Life assurance: free cover of a minimum of two times your annual salary up to the age of 65
25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
Birthday: an additional day off for you to celebrate your birthday
Hybrid working
Pension: 4% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution
Employee Assistance Programme: gives all employees access to both telephone and face-to-face counselling services
My Rewards Programme: offers discounts on everything from restaurants and supermarkets, to entertainment and holidays
Company car
Phone allowance

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