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Learning and Development Partner, Colchester
Location: Colchester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
Company: CLT SUPPORT SERVICES CENTRAL
Location: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Type of Contract: Permanent
Publication Date: 30 May 2025
Colas Ltd is a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, operating in over 50 countries with more than 55,000 employees worldwide, including over 1500 in the UK. We specialize in highways construction and have been involved in major UK and international projects across highways, airfields, and marine sectors, as well as offering maintenance services and manufacturing surfacing products. We are proud to hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award, reflecting our commitment to employee development and career growth.
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Purpose of the role
Are you passionate about developing people and driving impactful learning initiatives? We are seeking an experienced Learning & Development Partner to join our HR Support Services team. Based at our Head Office in Solihull (B37 7YB), with UK travel required, you will play a key role in delivering our training strategy, ensuring compliance, and supporting growth across all levels of the organization.
This is a great opportunity to shape learning at Colas, working with internal and external partners to build capability and support career development.
Main Responsibilities
Collaborate with business leaders to identify training needs, coordinate daily training requests, and maintain accurate training records. Support the implementation of the L&D strategy with the Talent Development Manager, including designing and delivering leadership and management programs. Evaluate training effectiveness for ROI and ROE, manage relationships with training providers, and oversee contracts and SLAs. Assist with apprenticeship and graduate programs, including recruitment, onboarding, audits, and budget reviews. Maintain training matrices aligned with the Learning Management System and contribute to continuous improvement of L&D processes, systems, and policies.
Ideal Candidate
Minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification in Learning and Development is essential, with proven experience in a consultative or specialist L&D role. Strong understanding of the full learning cycle and talent development strategies, excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Learning Management Systems, and experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment are required. Knowledge of apprenticeship schemes, funding, and industry standards is desirable. Experience in construction or industrial sectors is a plus but not essential.
Package Description
We offer a competitive total package including:
* Salary between £33,000 and £37,000 depending on experience, plus company car or allowance
* Colas Pension Scheme with up to 10% contributions
* Life Assurance (x4 salary)
* 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
* Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
* Hybrid Working Scheme (role-dependent)
* Opportunity to study for fully funded professional qualifications
* Ongoing personal and professional development
* Employee discounts on various services
Our core values are Caring, Sharing, and Daring. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, fostering a culture of fairness and respect, sharing knowledge, and encouraging innovation and sustainability in infrastructure solutions.
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