Senior Learning and Development Manager

Our new Learning and Development team have an exciting opening for a highly driven senior learning profile, who is motivated to develop our talent and help our leaders reach their full potential.

Do you have a strong combination of growth drive, love of facilitating engaging learning experiences and a creative mindset? Then you might be the one we are looking for.

Please note this is a hybrid Birmingham role.

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• Be responsible for designing and delivering learning initiatives within the organisation, with a key focus on leadership development
• Work closely with the Learning and Development Director to evaluate and maximise value of learning initiatives, especially towards our leadership groups
• Act as sparring partner and mentor to other members of the L&D team
• Design and facilitate end to end blended learning experiences for different leadership levels
• Coordinate and drive development projects in collaboration with stakeholders, SMEs – both internal and external
• Support the team in evaluating the success of learning interventions; assess and identify competency gaps so we can better prepare our colleagues for their next career step
• Apply adult learning theories and methodology to design blended learning solutions and engaging experiences
• Help drive a culture of continuous professional development
• Identify, source and evaluate external learning providers matching our non-compromising quality objectives and learning style

As a new team we will be focusing on the way we drive learning to fit growth and changes in our organisation, you will play a key role in building our team’s strengths and brand internally.

• Experience in delivering and driving L&D initiatives, perhaps from a consulting or in-house L&D Manager background
• Proven experience in creating and driving leadership development programmes at different levels
• Highly effective facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, and work collaboratively as part of a wider team
• Proven ability to engage, influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Collaborative mind-set and motivation to develop others and help them realise their full potential
• Strong stakeholder management and business acumen, enabling you to effectively translate business needs into relevant and timely learning initiatives
• Coaching qualification desireable   

Wellbeing focused – Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral

• Annual Leave – 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer - We are proud to confirm our commitment to developing an environment and culture that allows those with endometriosis to thrive in the workplace

Personal Growth - Regardless of where you are at in your career, we’re committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally

• Development Programmes – From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go
• Performance Bonus – Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success

Financial wellbeing - We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important

• Pension Scheme – Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company
• Income protection insurance – Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most

Recognition – Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do

• Values Awards – Our quarterly employee-driven initiative to highlight and reward the people in the organisation who embody our values the most
• Clear Review – Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self

Making a Difference – we provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about

• MatchIt! – Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and Advanced will match part of the funding
• Volunteering Time – Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it
• Pennies from Heaven – donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger

Advanced is one UK's largest providers of business software and services serving 20,000+ global customers with an annual turnover of £330M+. We manage 1.5 million 111 calls per month, support over 2 million Further Education learners across the UK, handle over 10 million wills, and so much more. Our mission is to power the world of work and, as you can see, our software underpins some of the UK's most critical sectors.

We invest in our brilliant people. They are at the heart of our success as we strive to be a diverse, inclusive and engaging place to work that not only powers the world of work, but empowers the growth, ambitions and talent of our people.

To learn more about working at Advanced please click here