Job Summary We’re looking for a Learning and Development expert to own and lead the design and delivery of projects which support and enable our people to perform at their best, regardless of role or seniority. Our people carry out complex and diverse professional roles in a hybrid working environment, so you will need to show evidence of delivering innovative products to suit a variety of needs through different channels such as virtual, digital and other non-traditional methods, although face-to-face facilitation and delivery also forms part of the role, meaning that strong presentation skills are required. The Learning and Development (L&D) consultant reports to the L&D Business Partner and works with a team of peer L&D consultants and advisors, often collaborating with other People teams such as Talent and OD and People Management and Wellbeing. You will be expected to coach and mentor L&D advisors to aid their professional development and will use your considerable professional expertise to consult across the business, ensuring your products fit the needs of stakeholders and deliver high-impact results at pace. Job Description Consultancy: Develop an excellent understanding of the organisation’s business priorities, structures, and skills profile. Work with key stakeholders to understand business issues and learning needs, diagnose problems and advise on L&D interventions which have measurable benefits and impact. Lead or contribute to the development and delivery of live training programmes and sessions on a variety of topics in line with the People strategy, at the direction of an L&D Business Partner. Contribute to the development and delivery of senior leadership development interventions and other Talent/OD projects as and when required. Champion and contribute to the delivery of organisational change/development in line with the corporate strategy. Design and lead facilitated discussions, workshops and activities with multidisciplinary groups and colleagues at all levels of the organisation, for example, ‘live’ LNA, root cause analysis, etc. Promote the work of the team and inspire others about learning and development through speaking in meetings, delivering presentations and networking at events and conferences. Drive a learning culture during every conversation, utilising the 70:20:10 model of development. Maintain and deliver the New Manager’s Programme. Form and nurture professional relationships and links with internal stakeholders, teams, and networks. Contribute to the delivery of the IOPC People Strategy through matrix working across the directorate. Participate in workforce planning exercises, ensuring development needs are identified. Devise plans to address development needs identified during workforce planning. Maintain the corporate induction. Work with stakeholders to develop digital storyboards. Business & workflow management: Responsible for the delivery of L&D work packages/projects through effective self-management, prioritisation, and collaboration with others. Work closely with managers and peers across the team to continuously re-evaluate and re-prioritise workloads to ensure a smooth delivery of L&D products to the business. Contribute to the L&D business and budget planning process by providing stakeholder feedback, business analytics and LNA results amassed through consultancy work. Follow procurement and contracting guidance when working with external providers. Develop, draft and present high-quality L&D proposals. Research, develop, draft, and amend L&D strategies and policies at the direction of the L&D Business Partner. Deputise for the L&D Business Partner in their absence. Ensure all work undertaken aligns with and contributes towards to our business strategies and plans. Regular and consistent use of internal guidance, policies, systems and processes to input/access key information. Teamwork & development: Coach and mentor L&D advisors, supporting their personal and professional development. Commit to a culture of high performance by embracing opportunities for personal and professional growth on the team by having regular development conversations, giving, and receiving constructive feedback. Actively contribute to team communication and collaboration platforms. Learning and Development expertise: Maintain credibility and professional expertise through driving own continuous professional development, keeping abreast of industry advances. Disseminate your learning, share good practice and ideas for improvement with the team and wider organisation. Ensure all L&D activities are underpinned by Equality (EIA) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) Ensure L&D products add value and demonstrate impact and return on investment through effective evaluation. Engage with relevant external organisations to carry out benchmarking activities, access peer learning opportunities and seek out good practice. Support and guide individuals through their professional qualifications, apprenticeships and CPD activities. Encourage and support staff to embrace and develop a learning culture across the business Person specification CIPD Level 5 qualification in L&D consultant or equivalent/higher qualification/experience. Knowledge of learning and development practices, and current theories. Knowledge of leadership and management development theories and practical application in the workplace. Knowledge of the learning methodologies. Experience of developing, delivering, and evaluating learning to a range of audiences with differing abilities. Good understanding of learning theories & practice and demonstrable experience of applying these concepts in a live environment. Proven experience of live training delivery Experience of identifying and solving problems through analysis and consultation. Experience of leading, facilitating, and motivating groups to achieve collaborative outcomes. Experience of managing a high workload within a rapidly changing environment. Experience of writing high quality and complex business documents. Experience of effectively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. (Desirable) Professional experience of Learning & Development in a public sector, or legislative context. Skills and Abilities Excellent communication skills, including oral, written and presentation. Excellent facilitation skills, and the ability to ‘read the room’ to pivot, if necessary. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. The ability to work in an environment with competing priorities and demands. The ability to motivate self and others. Alongside your salary of £40,075, Independent Office for Police Conduct contributes £11,609 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. 27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days) Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave Civil Service pension Civil Service maternity leave package PAM employee assistance programme Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership Cycle to work scheme Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup Car Leasing Scheme Staff networks focused on each of the protected characteristics – run for staff, by staff: Enable Network Welsh Network Pride and LGBTQI+ Network Sex and Family Network Race, Religion and Belief Network Age Network Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity behaviours Selection process details Selection Process This vacancy is using Success Profiles, to find out more, please click here . During the application stage you will be assessed against your experience in line with essential requirements set out in the person specification. Throughout the remainder of the recruitment process we may also assess your Behaviours, Experience, Strengths, Technical skills and Values. We anticipate that interview will take place end of Sept/start of Oct. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality Requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) . Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Recruitment and Resourcing Team Email : recruitment@policeconduct.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : recruitment@policeconduct.gov.uk Further information https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/
