Job Advert Details
About the opportunity:
We are currently looking for a permanent Learning and Development Manager to join at our Hamilton/Stonehouse office or for the right candidate on a remote basis.
As an L&D Manager you will support the effective delivery of all aspects of the learning and development offer for Last Mile. Working closely with key stakeholders the role will ensure the compliance of our workforce and provide pathways for people to enter the business and progress through Last Mile.
Have you got the drive to go the Last Mile?
Your responsibilities:
- To support on the design and delivery of a learning and development strategy aligned to business requirements
- Manage the performance and continual development of any direct reports
- Design and deliver a range of training solutions to help support the development and performance of colleagues
- Support on the design and delivery of a Last Mile leadership development programme
- Support on the design and delivery of talent programmes to help retain and develop key populations through bespoke programmes and career pathways
- Support with the design of the annual PDR (Performance Development Review) process and delivery of a range of training resources to help managers and colleagues have meaningful and effective conversations
- Work with the other L&D leads to develop engaging and effective online learning content
- Drive forward the utilisation of our LMS and online learning content
- Work with HR to ensure the effective onboarding and induction of new starters
- Manage funding channels i.e. FWDF (Flexible Workforce Development Fund) on behalf of the business
- Continually monitor and review the effectiveness of training courses and programmes, making recommendations for future improvements
- Deliver key projects for Last Mile on behalf of learning and development, ensuring the alignment to business requirements and the engagement of key stakeholders
- Report on key KPI’s and metrics for learning and development
- Manage external providers to ensure the effective delivery of training courses, programmes and accreditations
- Represent Last Mile at networking and industry events to promote the business
- Keep abreast of latest trends, developments and opportunities to ensure we’re delivering best in class training
Experience / Knowledge:
Experience supporting, guiding and developing people
Training design and delivery
Previous experience of learning and development within the utilities sector
Previous experience working across a group of companies
Designing online learning content
Learning & Development related qualification desirable
Attributes
Confident and engaging communicator
Strong relationship building skills with individuals at all levels
Strong IT skills including MS office
A motivated self-starter
In return of your hard work and dedication, we can offer you:
Core Benefits:
- 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
- Holiday buy scheme
- Discretionary bonus
- EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Up to 7% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
- Refer a friend incentive
- Wagestream
- Employee assistance programme
- Car allowance
And once you have successfully completed your probation, you will have access to:
- Hybrid working for eligible roles (3 days in the office, 2 from home)
- Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles
- Private medical insurance
- Company sick pay
At Last Mile Infrastructure Group, we are one of the UK’s largest Independent Network Owners, owning and operating in excess of 500,000 gas, electricity, water and wastewater connections serving residential and commercial customers.
It is our vision to be the UK’s leading independent multi-utility provider. People are our most valuable “asset” and therefore it is our mission to not only attract but retain the best talent to support delivery of our corporate business strategy and share our company’s success.
At Last Mile, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment, where employee wellbeing is at the forefront in making sure our people feel valued. We provide tailored ongoing training and development, but most importantly, long term career opportunities for you to Grow With Us. If you are motivated to succeed and have a ‘can-do’ attitude, we would love to hear from you!
