WHAT IS ON OFFER Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Learning and Development People Programmes Manager. You will provide a key interface between L&D and designated client group(s) to embed a strategic and progressive / best practice approach to L&D. Working in partnership with managers and employees, you will Deliver professional, customer focused programmes that support and build organisational and people capabilities. ABOUT US Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries. We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE Essential Demonstrable track record of progression within a relevant L&D function Flexibility and pragmatism and the ability to deal with ambiguity Experience in designing and delivering integrated learning solutions - concepts, principles, practice and thought leadership Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present clear, well-structured reports and briefs. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Required Competencies Build credible relationships with business leaders to help understand business challenges and consequent learning & development challenges whilst helping to shape and challenge their thinking.. Take a proactive and key role in projects, including effective planning and monitoring of projects, managing risk, issues and benefits and contingency planning. Proactively leading on various learning & development initiatives to improve infrastructure, processes and practices. Being instrumental in driving change in learning processes and practices and helping leaders manage this change within a complex business environment Look at current ways of working and existing processes in relation to learning and development, and streamline and automate as much as possible. Assist in the development and implementation of coherent people plans in relation to learning and development within the client group that enable, facilitate and achieve organisational and cultural change. Take the lead on more complex learning needs and solutions, using analytics and insight to deliver service and business improvements. Stay abreast in new developments in: Learning and Development thinking Client group matters. To be responsible for delivering excellence in all aspects of service delivery by identifying areas for improvement in services and implementing good practice. Develop and contribute to L&D and wider ‘people’ strategies, new initiatives, policies and procedures to meet the aims of the business. Required Work Experience Demonstrable experience of working in a complex L&D function at management delivery level or equivalent. Demonstrable experience of managing projects and delivering successful outcomes. Experience in developing and delivering group-sponsored development programmes, e.g. apprenticeships, graduate and leadership programmes. Demonstrable experience of developing innovative approaches to complex problems. Required Qualifications Education: BA / BSc Degree preferred but not essential Training/Assessment qualification desirable BENEFITS We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.
