[ref. o89233804] Learning & Development Training Advisor
Learning & Development Training Advisor
Location: NorthamptonSalary: £40,000 per annum, circa
Permanent, Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week
Application Deadline: 12/01/2025
A bit about the role…
As a Learning & Development Training Advisor at Forterra, you will design, deliver and enhance learning programs that align with our strategic goals. In this role, you will identify and address development needs, facilitate training and provide guidance to colleagues at all levels, all while championing a culture of continuous learning and engagement.Your work will play a vital role in driving individual and team growth, improving performance and empowering people across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and facilitate training programs to enhance leadership, technical and soft skills.Manage early talent initiatives, including apprenticeships.
Support the Head of Talent Management in managing the training budget, ensuring cost-effective delivery and optimal use of the Apprenticeship Levy.
Oversee the execution of engagement campaigns, ensuring they are timely, well-organised, and aligned with overall objectives.
Act as a trusted advisor for colleagues on development opportunities.
Coordinate the logistics of training sessions, both in-person and virtual.
Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of learning programs through feedback and data analysis.
Provide administrative support for Learning & Development activities, including maintaining records and preparing materials.
Support the administration and optimisation of our Learning Management System (LMS).
A bit about you…
As an experienced Learning & Development professional, you are comfortable working with diverse stakeholders, from team members to senior leaders, building relationships to deliver impactful learning solutions. You have a proven track record of identifying training needs and developing innovative programs that drive growth and organisational success.
You Are:
Confident in managing multiple priorities, from coordinating training logistics to delivering learning sessions.Skilled at leveraging data to evaluate and enhance training outcomes.
Resilient and adaptable, able to navigate challenges and respond to shifting priorities.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain accuracy and quality in all aspects of your work.
Experienced in promoting engagement-driven cultures and fostering a commitment to continuous learning.
Adept at using innovative approaches to deliver impactful face-to-face and remote learning experiences.
Results-driven and thrive in a collaborative environment, taking pride in empowering others to achieve their potential.
Proficient in using and maintaining Learning Management Systems.
Flexible and willing to travel weekly across the UK to support teams on-site.
Qualified to at least CIPD Level 5 and eager to stay updated with the latest L&D practices.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and capable of quickly learning and using in-house systems and software effectively.
Effective communicator, both verbally and non-verbally able to convey ideas clearly and engage with diverse audiences.
What we offer...
Competitive Salary and Benefits packageLife Assurance and Company Pension Scheme up to 10% employer contribution
Generous holiday allowance
Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members
Company Annual Bonus Scheme
Sharesave Scheme eligibility
Personal development and opportunities for progression
Holiday Exchange scheme
We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognisable brands including Thermalite block, Bison Precast and the iconic London Brick.
Our complete product range comprises of clay bricks, aircrete blocks, aggregate blocks, precast concrete, flooring products, permeable paving and chimney, roofing, and flue systems.
Forterra’s purpose is to build lasting legacies, manufacturing a range of products from the ground up to support customers with their construction projects.
We are proud to be at the forefront of the industries’ safety standards and are committed to achieving zero harm in our workplaces.