Learning and Development Manager

AVK is a leading player in the energy sector, committed to driving innovation and sustainability in critical power installations. We are on a mission to transform the industry, aligning our strategies with a sustainable future. We are looking for a Learning and Development Manager to join our People Team.

As the Learning and Development Manager at AVK, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating learning and development initiatives to support the growth and success of our employees. Reporting directly to the VP of People, you will play a key role in driving a culture of continuous learning and professional development across the organisation.

Responsibilities for this role will include but not be limited to:

· Program Design and Delivery: Design, deliver, and facilitate a range of learning programs and initiatives, including onboarding, leadership development, technical skills training, soft skills development, and compliance training. Utilise a variety of learning methodologies and technologies to ensure effective delivery.

· Competency framework: Work collaboratively with business stakeholders and colleagues within the People team to develop a role based competency framework.

· On-boarding: Design, develop and implement a Company and department on-boarding framework, ensuring employees are seamlessly integrated into the Company and acquire the required skills, knowledge and behaviour to be effective in role as quickly as possible.

· Talent Development: Work collaboratively with the People team to design bespoke development programs for future leaders and high potential employees.

· Performance Management: Collaborate with the wider People team and department managers to integrate learning and development initiatives into the performance management process.

· Cultural development: Establish a culture of curiosity and continuous learning, whereby employees adopt a growth mindset and drive their own personal development.

· Learning Technologies: Evaluate and implement learning technologies and platforms to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of learning programs. Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in learning technology.

· Budget Management: Manage the learning and development budget effectively, ensuring that resources are allocated strategically to maximise ROI. Monitor expenditures and provide regular reports on budget utilisation.

· Evaluation and Metrics: Develop and implement evaluation strategies to measure the effectiveness and impact of learning initiatives. Collect and analyse data on learning outcomes, participant feedback, and business performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement: Actively engage with stakeholders to understand the business strategy and priorities and identify current and future learning needs to ensure L&D plans are aligned. Undertake company-wide training needs and skills assessment.

To be successful in this role you will need:

· Proven experience in learning and development roles, with a focus on leading program design, delivery, and evaluation.

· Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and other learning technologies.

· Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

· Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

· Strategic thinker with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

· CIPD or other relevant professional qualifications are desirable.

• Private Health Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank hols
• Birthday Off
• Pension Plan
• Work From Home

AVK|SEG does not discriminate on the race, colour, religion, sex, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the volume of responses, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.