Job Description
The Scottish Qualifications Authority is Scotland’s national awarding and accreditation body. We are trusted to oversee thousands of qualifications that are available in schools, colleges and workplaces, not just in this country, but around the world.
We are looking for a People Development Advisor to work within the People Directorate in our OD and Change Management team.
The successful candidate will be required to design, deliver and evaluate engaging and effective training and development initiatives that support employee growth and enhance individual and team performance, to ensure the achievement of operational objectives. In order to do this, you must be able to demonstrate experience in the following specific duties:
1. Work in partnership with line managers and staff to identify and respond to learning and development needs aligned to team and personal objectives, escalating more complex requirements to people development specialists as appropriate
2. Develop, design, deliver and evaluate training and development solutions, ensuring they are in line with operational and business objectives whilst ensuring best value
3. Work collaboratively with wider OD and HR teams to identify and respond to individual development needs arising from organisational needs e.g. restructures or changes in business direction, ensuring appropriate learning interventions are in place
Additionally, you must be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
4. Design and deliver targeted training—both face-to-face and online—informed by Training Needs Analysis.
5. Engage and influence stakeholders to secure high-value training solutions from a range of external providers.
6. Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, with experience in evaluating complex or unprecedented issues and recommending effective solutions.
7. Communicate confidently and clearly, both in writing and verbally, with colleagues at all levels across the organisation.
Applicants, as a minimum, should be educated to SCQF Level Level 9, ideally CIPD qualified at Level 5 or an equivalent professional OD or HR qualification or working towards this. And/or be able to demonstrate direct relevant experience for this role.
SQA offer a fantastic benefits package in return for your talent. These include but are not limited to a career average pension scheme; staff well-being and health assistance programmes; development opportunities and 27 days annual leave in addition to 14 days public holiday.
If you think you’ve got the skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed in this exciting opportunity please apply below.
SQA welcomes applications from every section of the community. SQA has a Gaelic Language Plan and is committed to its purpose.Tha Plana Gàidhlig aig SQA agus tha sinn a' creidsinn gu h-àrachdach agus na h-amasan a tha air cur a-mach sa Phlana Nàiseanta don Ghàidhlig.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the Disability Confident Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themself to be disabled and who meets the competency requirements for the post.