Learning & Development Co-ordinator

Working in a small team, alongside the Head of Talent and Resourcing Business Partner, you will support all learning and development activity across the business including partnering with internal stakeholders, managing the life cycle of learning programs and leading on supplier relationships. Driving continuous improvement and best practice, you will be involved with key activity to drive the function forward including the implementation of a new Learning Experience Platform and Career Development modules.

• Support the delivery of the L&D strategy incorporating blended learning options that are informed by feedback, and data.
• Support the analysis of individual, directorate and organisational development needs by identifying skills gaps and future learning requirements.
• Support Talent Management activity including the performance management process involving quarterly check-ins and development discussions.
• Provide administrative support for training and development and recruitment activity where required.
• Coordinate training and development including logistics such as updating the learning portal, course materials, managing attendance, and on the day set-up.
• Act as the super user for the learning management system to help develop, deliver, track and evaluate training. Managing and maintaining user profiles, courses and content in line with best practice and driving improvements that ultimately enhance the user experience.
• Support the implementation of a new Learning Experience Platform and Career Development module.
• Communicate development opportunities and initiatives to raise awareness throughout the business and encourage participation including by sign posting key groups to opportunities and effectively using internal communication tools.
• Support internal stakeholders by responding to questions, providing advice and support and signpost them to relevant training and materials.
• Work with and co-ordinate external training partners and curate learning content, assess relevant learning and development options, respond to questions and provide information, this includes the managed service provider and apprenticeship partners.
• Gather data and other insights for regular reporting and to inform decisions and to drive improvements.
• Support the continuous improvement of processes and technology.
• Support the delivery of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy including through key accreditation and internal initiatives.
• Coordinate the training budget including tracking spend and insuring the payment of invoices.
• Support pre-boarding and on boarding processes and activities.
• Support the delivery of Early Careers Programmes including our Graduate scheme, Student Placements, and work experience.
• Work across the HR team to ensure a joined up and responsive service and to provide ad hoc support where required.

• Demonstrable experience in a similar L&D role and knowledge of practical learning and development principles and best practice.
• Experience of supporting and co-ordinating learning and development activity.
• Experience of working with a Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Experience Platform or a similar system.
• Intermediate MS Office skills and experience of using HR systems.
• Experience of collating data and providing insights.
• Experience of partnering with internal stakeholders with respect to development needs and managing suppliers.
• Ability to reference information and resources and provide advice and support.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Effective planning, organisational and administration skills and attention to detail.
• A commitment to RSSB values and ensuring high standards of customer service.
• Qualifications in Learning and Development (CIPD or similar) – desirable.

We are committed to investing in our staff and offer formal and informal learning opportunities for development.

We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, to apply for our jobs. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know in advance by emailing vacancies@RSSB.CO.UK Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB: Rail Safety and Standards Board Careers - VERCIDA

If you require any reasonable adjustments with respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us at vacancies@rssb.co.uk

We understand the importance of work-life balance and we offer our staff the flexibility to work within our core hours and the option to vary their location between both the office and home. If you are looking for further flexibility, speak to us at interview stage so that we can consider your request.

We value our staff and we offer a competitive benefits package to ensure our staff can achieve their best throughout their journey with us. This includes 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); a holiday buy and sell scheme; private medical and dental cover; a season ticket loan and travel subsidy; access to a cycle to work scheme; volunteer leave; a performance related bonus and pension.