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Learning & Development Coordinator 12 months FTC (Maternity Cover)
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Date:9 Apr 2024
Location: Walsall, GB, WS1 4NL
Company: Colas
Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
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Purpose of the role
Colas Ltd. have an exciting opportunity for a L&D Coordinator to join the team on a 12 months FTC (Maternity Cover) to be predominantly based at our Bescot office, WS1 4NL. Working with the Talent Development Manager and L&D team, this is a demanding, operational L&D co-ordination role. The L&D function co-ordinates and manages all training and learning activities within the UK, liaising with internal stakeholders across the different business units as well as building and maintaining relationships with our external suppliers who support our training needs across the business.
Main Responsibilities
The L&D Coordinator will be heavily involved with the c o-ordination and management of daily training requests and development needs for all employees, working with the team and Talent Development Manager in implementing the L&D strategy and being a proactive and key member of the L&D team, and wider HR team in ensuring the L&D & HR function operate an effective support service within the organisation. On a day to day you will s upport Apprenticeship Programmes, including recruitment, induction and onboarding and other activities. You will be responsible with assisting with audits, both internal and external when required and assisting in budgeting activity and managing cost efficiencies relating to training activity across the business. Managing both internal and external relationships and stakeholders, being a key member of support services across the business and being able to develop and own the relationships with suppliers of training services, including agreeing any terms of service, service level agreements and return on investment activity where training is delivered by an external party is crucial in this role. Additional adhoc duties as required.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent or be working towards one. Other L&D/training related qualifications (desirable, not essential). You will have p revious experience or currently working within an L&D/Training function or role. You will have broad knowledge and understanding of Learning and Development, including the full training/learning cycle. Experience of working with Learning Management Systems, learning technology platforms and having a working knowledge of Apprenticeship and levy schemes, funding and grant schemes and processes would also be advantageous.
As an L&D Coordinator, you will be p roficient in the use of computer systems such as Word, Excel, Email and Powerpoint. Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and targets is essential in this role. You will be able to cope with working in a fast paced operational environment managing multiple tasks/projects concurrently. Ocassional travel will be required to Cheshire. A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
Package Description
Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:
A salary between £24,000 and £27,000 (dependent on experience)
Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
Ongoing personal / professional development
Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal
As a business, we hold three core valuesCaring,SharingandDaring.
We are committed toCaringfor our colleagues, promoting, equality and diversity, and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency, and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
We harness a productive environment where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met,Sharingour knowledge and expertise with colleagues to progress and expand on new ideas, promoting trust, responsibility, and solidarity.
Our culture is built on an innovative and pioneering mindset,Daringto welcome new ideas and approaches. We are driven to invest in our employees and encourage them to participate in innovation, moving forward and striving to provide sustainable infrastructure solutions.