Learning and Development Specialist

Learning and Development Specialist Telford Up to £42,000 37.5 hours per week Permanent I am working with a well-established organisation based in Telford who have created a new role in the business as a Learning & Development Specialist to help develop the skills, knowledge and capabilities of its workforce.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to shape and deliver learning initiatives across the organisation, from technical and professional development through to supervisory, management and leadership training. Working closely with managers and the wider HR team, you'll identify development needs, design effective training solutions and ensure learning programmes deliver real value.

There is also scope to influence how learning is delivered in the future, exploring digital tools and systems, improving existing processes and helping to create a more consistent and effective approach to employee development.

You'll also contribute to succession planning, talent development and early careers programmes, helping the organisation build the skills it needs for the future. This is an excellent opportunity for an established L&D professional who enjoys combining hands-on training delivery with the chance to improve and develop learning across a wider business.

Key Responsibilities Identify training needs across the organisation, working with managers to understand capability gaps and development priorities. Design, develop and deliver engaging training programmes covering technical skills, professional development, supervisory training, management and leadership.

Coordinate the training calendar and work with internal specialists and external providers to ensure effective delivery. Evaluate training effectiveness, gathering feedback and assessing how learning is being applied within the workplace.

Support managers in developing their teams, strengthening management capability and encouraging a consistent approach to employee development. Contribute to succession planning, talent development and individual development plans.

Coordinate apprenticeship and early careers activity, working with training providers, apprentices, schools and colleges. Support the effective use of apprenticeship levy funding and monitor progress across relevant programmes.

Review and improve existing L&D processes, exploring digital learning tools and systems to make training more accessible, efficient and effective. Maintain accurate training and compliance records, monitor mandatory learning and provide relevant management information.

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