Main Duties And Responsibilities 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: Responsibilities 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 Essential Experience 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.
