Management Development Specialist

Management Development Specialist Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire with some UK travel

Support and deliver the Learning & Development strategy for Arco, the UK leader in corporate work wear.

At Arco, our mission is to keep people safe at work. Our fourth generation, family-owned business has a turnover in excess of £265m. With 22,000 products, 41 branches and 1,500 employees, we are the UK’s leading supplier of safety clothing, corporate work wear and Health & Safety and maintenance products. We create a great workplace by recruiting the best talent and developing individuals by applying best-in-class learning interventions to achieve the highest possible business performance. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading B2B business for customer service.

As a Management Development Specialist you will partner business stakeholders and HR Business Partners to ensure that the best development solutions are in place across the whole Arco Group so that we can identify the potential in each manager and maximise their capability to deliver future business performance and growth.

You will:

• Develop bespoke and group-wide development solutions to equip all our people managers to lead, inspire, engage and motivate their teams
• Maintain an comprehensive overview of the business management population and the development support available to it
• Conduct coaching and feedback, briefings and evaluations
• Support the business with a clear understanding and consistent application of performance review processes and personal development plans

To succeed in this strategically important Management Development role, you will need to have experience of designing management development programmes and must be a competent coach, facilitator and psychometric practitioner (i.e. MBTI I&II, Wave, Insights, Hogan).

As a Management Development Specialist, you must also have:

• CIPD or equivalent qualifications
• Experience of design, delivery and evaluation of management development solutions in a matrix organisation
• Commercial acumen and robust understanding of other business functions including Finance, Supply Chain, and Sales & Marketing
• Strong planning and organising skills

You’ll need a full, current UK driving licence as you will be required to travel to various sites as part of this Management Development role.

If we’ve just described you and your aspirations, to apply for the Learning and Development Specialist role please forward a full CV and covering letter to Online Resourcing by clicking the APPLY button below.

Reference number: OR7281

Please note: unlike a traditional recruitment agency, we guarantee that your application will be viewed by Arco. Ours is a non-consultancy service managing online applications on their behalf.

LocationHull, East Riding of Yorkshire with some UK travelSalarySalary £32,000-£36,000 + car, bonus + comprehensive benefitsDurationPermanent full timeReferenceOR7281Contact NameN/A

Support and deliver the Learning & Development strategy for Arco, the UK leader in corporate work wear.

At Arco, our mission is to keep people safe at work. Our fourth generation, family-owned business has a turnover in excess of £265m. With 22,000 products, 41 branches and 1,500 employees, we are the UK’s leading supplier of safety clothing, corporate work wear and Health & Safety and maintenance products. We create a great workplace by recruiting the best talent and developing individuals by applying best-in-class learning interventions to achieve the highest possible business performance. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading B2B business for customer service.

As a Management Development Specialist you will partner business stakeholders and HR Business Partners to ensure that the best development solutions are in place across the whole Arco Group so that we can identify the potential in each manager and maximise their capability to deliver future business performance and growth.

You will:

• Develop bespoke and group-wide development solutions to equip all our people managers to lead, inspire, engage and motivate their teams
• Maintain an comprehensive overview of the business management population and the development support available to it
• Conduct coaching and feedback, briefings and evaluations
• Support the business with a clear understanding and consistent application of performance review processes and personal development plans

To succeed in this strategically important Management Development role, you will need to have experience of designing management development programmes and must be a competent coach, facilitator and psychometric practitioner (i.e. MBTI I&II, Wave, Insights, Hogan).

As a Management Development Specialist, you must also have:

• CIPD or equivalent qualifications
• Experience of design, delivery and evaluation of management development solutions in a matrix organisation
• Commercial acumen and robust understanding of other business functions including Finance, Supply Chain, and Sales & Marketing
• Strong planning and organising skills

You’ll need a full, current UK driving licence as you will be required to travel to various sites as part of this Management Development role.

If we’ve just described you and your aspirations, to apply for the Learning and Development Specialist role please forward a full CV and covering letter to Online Resourcing by clicking the APPLY button below.

Reference number: OR7281

Please note: unlike a traditional recruitment agency, we guarantee that your application will be viewed by Arco. Ours is a non-consultancy service managing online applications on their behalf.

Apply now

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Leadership & Development Specialist

Leadership & Development Specialist Holborn, London

As a Metro Bank University Leadership and Development Specialist you will be responsible for creating  and delivering learning pathways, programmes and interventions that  develop the capability of middle and senior leaders across Metro Bank. This will include:

Inspiring colleagues by designing and delivering high energy, high quality, classroom and 1:1 training to create and sustain a culture of creating FANS internally and externallyLeading the design and delivery of Leadership Development Programmes in close consultation with colleagues at all levelsEvaluating the effectiveness of training to ensure business requirements are met, providing return on investment and identifying and rectifying any shortfallsProvide effective 1:1 coaching for high potential and future leaders across Metro Bank

If you have the following experience please formally apply (and remember to upload your CV along with your application):

Strong track record managing all stages of the learning and development cycle: Design, Delivery and Evaluation.Significant leadership development experienceExcellent personal organisation with the ability to priorities a demanding schedule of workAbility to positively influence through written and face to face communicationStrong stakeholder management with a focus on building internal Customer relationshipsLocationHolborn, LondonSalaryCompetitive salary plus benefitsReferenceMBLDSContact NameRecruitment

As a Metro Bank University Leadership and Development Specialist you will be responsible for creating  and delivering learning pathways, programmes and interventions that  develop the capability of middle and senior leaders across Metro Bank. This will include:

Inspiring colleagues by designing and delivering high energy, high quality, classroom and 1:1 training to create and sustain a culture of creating FANS internally and externallyLeading the design and delivery of Leadership Development Programmes in close consultation with colleagues at all levelsEvaluating the effectiveness of training to ensure business requirements are met, providing return on investment and identifying and rectifying any shortfallsProvide effective 1:1 coaching for high potential and future leaders across Metro Bank

If you have the following experience please formally apply (and remember to upload your CV along with your application):

Strong track record managing all stages of the learning and development cycle: Design, Delivery and Evaluation.Significant leadership development experienceExcellent personal organisation with the ability to priorities a demanding schedule of workAbility to positively influence through written and face to face communicationStrong stakeholder management with a focus on building internal Customer relationships

Apply now

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Learning & Development Specialist

Learning & Development Specialist Manchester

Due to the secondment of the existing post holder, an exciting fixed term opportunity has arisen for an innovative and dynamic Learning and Development Specialist to join our highly motivated and progressive Human Resources Division.

This impactful role is designed to create an inspirational and innovative learning and development culture which is central to our University’s success and is highly regarded by our people. 

Working proactively with senior leaders, business managers and HR Business Partners you will analyse and identify learning and development needs.   As part of a wider team of forward thinking specialists you will collaboratively provide innovative and creative learning and development solutions to support the strategic and operational business needs of our University, its employees and teams.

To be successful in this role we are looking for an enthusiastic individual with energy and passion who has had significant experience of working with senior managers and leaders to shape strategic and operational learning and development interventions and solutions. 

You will have a demonstrable track record of success in the application of learning and development solutions with evidence of providing tangible improvements in individual and business performance.  The successful candidate will also have confidence operating in an environment of transformational change, and have the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse audience through the delivery of blended learning techniques and the application of e-learning technology.

To gain further insight into the role and to apply for the vacancy please follow the link below.

Closing date: 15 February 2015

The University of Salford is committed to an inclusive approach to equality and diversity.

LocationManchesterSalary£38,511 - £45,954 PADurationFull time, Fixed term – 24 monthsReference1443770Contact NameRecruitment

Due to the secondment of the existing post holder, an exciting fixed term opportunity has arisen for an innovative and dynamic Learning and Development Specialist to join our highly motivated and progressive Human Resources Division.

This impactful role is designed to create an inspirational and innovative learning and development culture which is central to our University’s success and is highly regarded by our people. 

Working proactively with senior leaders, business managers and HR Business Partners you will analyse and identify learning and development needs.   As part of a wider team of forward thinking specialists you will collaboratively provide innovative and creative learning and development solutions to support the strategic and operational business needs of our University, its employees and teams.

To be successful in this role we are looking for an enthusiastic individual with energy and passion who has had significant experience of working with senior managers and leaders to shape strategic and operational learning and development interventions and solutions. 

You will have a demonstrable track record of success in the application of learning and development solutions with evidence of providing tangible improvements in individual and business performance.  The successful candidate will also have confidence operating in an environment of transformational change, and have the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse audience through the delivery of blended learning techniques and the application of e-learning technology.

To gain further insight into the role and to apply for the vacancy please follow the link below.

Closing date: 15 February 2015

The University of Salford is committed to an inclusive approach to equality and diversity.

Apply now

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Training & Competence Specialist

Training & Competence Specialist City of London

A leading, city based financial services firm has a new, urgent, requirement for a Training & Competence Consultant with experience of rolling out Senior Manager Regime training to join them on a long term contract basis. Reporting into the Head of Training, the role will focus on the following:

- Work with key stakeholders to ensure that the bank implements the FCA's new regulatory regime to a consistent standard including: Senior Manager's Regime, Certification Regime and Conduct Rules

- To assist the bank in implementing the new FCA Regulatory framework for Individuals in accordance with regulations.

- To help embed T&C procedures and establish appropriate training for relevant staff and in supervisory roles.

This is a 12 month contract, paying up to £70,000 with an immediate start. Candidates must have experience rolling out FCA competence training previously and ideally have experience specifically with Senior Manager's Regime, Certification Regime and Conduct Rules. To be considered, please apply with an updated CV as soon as possible.

SR Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

LocationCity of LondonSalary£60000 - £70000 per annumDuration12 monthsReferenceKA/6070TCContact NameKunaal Arora

A leading, city based financial services firm has a new, urgent, requirement for a Training & Competence Consultant with experience of rolling out Senior Manager Regime training to join them on a long term contract basis. Reporting into the Head of Training, the role will focus on the following:

- Work with key stakeholders to ensure that the bank implements the FCA's new regulatory regime to a consistent standard including: Senior Manager's Regime, Certification Regime and Conduct Rules

- To assist the bank in implementing the new FCA Regulatory framework for Individuals in accordance with regulations.

- To help embed T&C procedures and establish appropriate training for relevant staff and in supervisory roles.

This is a 12 month contract, paying up to £70,000 with an immediate start. Candidates must have experience rolling out FCA competence training previously and ideally have experience specifically with Senior Manager's Regime, Certification Regime and Conduct Rules. To be considered, please apply with an updated CV as soon as possible.

SR Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Apply now

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Talent acquisition and development specialist

Talent acquisition and development specialist London

This FMCG organisation has global brand presence and is well known for their people values. In this unique role, you will take on a lead role for the UK and Ireland population as a Talent Acquisition specialist as well as widening your remit to Training and Development. You will work closely with your European and Global counterparts to own and drive the UK and Ireland recruitment process, essentially being the face for this brand in the external market place when it comes to talent attraction.

Our client is looking for someone who can bring expertise at a strategic level to the talent acquisition and resourcing space for the business or someone who can bring strong training skills to the table and shows the aptitude and strategic capability to take on talent acquisition as part of their role remit. The long term aspirations for this role is that the indvdual will also become a HR Business Partner in the near future for one of the smaller internal client groups in the UK and Ireland.

This is a really great opportunity for someone who wants to join a large blue-chip business in a role that offers autonomy, growth and international scope. Longer term, our client are well know to rotate talent internally and across their markets on an international level which could be a compelling pull for the right candidate. We are looking for someone bright, commercially astute and with end to end skills in resourcing or training and development, industry experience is not essentially although you must be able to show that you have worked in a matrix structure ideally within an international organisation.

SR Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

LocationLondonSalary£45000 - £55000 per annum + bonus & benefitsReference143009KRIContact NameKetna Ramchandani

This FMCG organisation has global brand presence and is well known for their people values. In this unique role, you will take on a lead role for the UK and Ireland population as a Talent Acquisition specialist as well as widening your remit to Training and Development. You will work closely with your European and Global counterparts to own and drive the UK and Ireland recruitment process, essentially being the face for this brand in the external market place when it comes to talent attraction.

Our client is looking for someone who can bring expertise at a strategic level to the talent acquisition and resourcing space for the business or someone who can bring strong training skills to the table and shows the aptitude and strategic capability to take on talent acquisition as part of their role remit. The long term aspirations for this role is that the indvdual will also become a HR Business Partner in the near future for one of the smaller internal client groups in the UK and Ireland.

This is a really great opportunity for someone who wants to join a large blue-chip business in a role that offers autonomy, growth and international scope. Longer term, our client are well know to rotate talent internally and across their markets on an international level which could be a compelling pull for the right candidate. We are looking for someone bright, commercially astute and with end to end skills in resourcing or training and development, industry experience is not essentially although you must be able to show that you have worked in a matrix structure ideally within an international organisation.

SR Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Learning and Development Specialist

Learning and Development Specialist Thorntons Head Office in Alfreton, Derbyshire

Thornton’s are looking to recruit a Learning and Development Specialist as maternity cover to lead a project to deliver and support an engaging, and impactful line manager development programme across all our business channels.

About us…

At Thornton’s our aspiration is to be Britain’s best loved chocolate brand, making every customer smile.  We aren’t going to get there without the most engaged and passionate managers. That’s where you come into the picture. Working alongside colleagues from across the business, you will be delivering a truly amazing learning and development programme for our line managers ensuring that our people are the best leaders for our bright and shiny future.

About the role.

As the Learning and Development Specialist some of your key responsibilities will include:-

•    Work closely with the Head of Talent, Talent team and wider HR team to continue the development of a programme to increase our line management capability across the business
•    Deliver the line manager programme across the business including our retail estate
•    Manage the programme brilliantly so that delegates and the business experience a smoothly run and well organised event.
•    Develop a suite of development tools that facilitate continuous learning, embed learning and spread understanding outside of structured sessions using a blend of social learning and accelerated learning techniques
•    Provide ongoing support, challenge and coaching to managers across the business in relation to line manager development.
•    Evaluate the effectiveness of all L&D interventions, measuring return on investment and continually make improvements.
•    Act as a role model for learning & development by ensuring that you take your own development seriously and embody L&D best practice.
•    Update Talent team, wider HR team and exec on development programme progress

About you…

It goes without saying that this is a big role for us so we need an amazing candidate. You will be an experienced learning and development practitioner with great commercial awareness and a sharp business mind. You will have a detailed knowledge of a wide spectrum of L&D techniques and best practice and a proven record of facilitating and delivering Learning & Development interventions. We have some big plans about sharing Myers Briggs across the business so being MBTI qualified and passionate is key. Most importantly you will have the passion and energy to engage a diverse range of people making sure our line managers are the very best in the business.

LocationThorntons Head Office in Alfreton, DerbyshireSalaryCompetitiveDuration6 month FTC ReferenceCB/THAPR1Contact NameN/A

Thornton’s are looking to recruit a Learning and Development Specialist as maternity cover to lead a project to deliver and support an engaging, and impactful line manager development programme across all our business channels.

About us…

At Thornton’s our aspiration is to be Britain’s best loved chocolate brand, making every customer smile.  We aren’t going to get there without the most engaged and passionate managers. That’s where you come into the picture. Working alongside colleagues from across the business, you will be delivering a truly amazing learning and development programme for our line managers ensuring that our people are the best leaders for our bright and shiny future.

About the role.

As the Learning and Development Specialist some of your key responsibilities will include:-

•    Work closely with the Head of Talent, Talent team and wider HR team to continue the development of a programme to increase our line management capability across the business
•    Deliver the line manager programme across the business including our retail estate
•    Manage the programme brilliantly so that delegates and the business experience a smoothly run and well organised event.
•    Develop a suite of development tools that facilitate continuous learning, embed learning and spread understanding outside of structured sessions using a blend of social learning and accelerated learning techniques
•    Provide ongoing support, challenge and coaching to managers across the business in relation to line manager development.
•    Evaluate the effectiveness of all L&D interventions, measuring return on investment and continually make improvements.
•    Act as a role model for learning & development by ensuring that you take your own development seriously and embody L&D best practice.
•    Update Talent team, wider HR team and exec on development programme progress

About you…

It goes without saying that this is a big role for us so we need an amazing candidate. You will be an experienced learning and development practitioner with great commercial awareness and a sharp business mind. You will have a detailed knowledge of a wide spectrum of L&D techniques and best practice and a proven record of facilitating and delivering Learning & Development interventions. We have some big plans about sharing Myers Briggs across the business so being MBTI qualified and passionate is key. Most importantly you will have the passion and energy to engage a diverse range of people making sure our line managers are the very best in the business.

Apply now

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Talent Development Specialist (Sales)

Talent Development Specialist (Sales) London

Page Group Plc, a world-leading specialist professional recruitment consultancy are currently recruiting for a Talent Development Specialist (Sales) with a focus on delivery to join our growing London team.

Role description

The Talent Development Specialist (Sales) based in London will assume responsibility for the delivery of initial sales training to new starters and general support in developing new starters during their first 3-6 months. In addition to ongoing delivery, the Talent Development Specialist (Sales) will deliver tailored workshops and on desk sales training in response to demand. Building and maintaining strong internal relationships with businesses within the group, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in continuing to evolve our consultant training offering.

Who we're looking for

The Talent Development Specialist (Sales) will have a proven track record in training delivery in a fast moving business environment or significant experience as a sales trainer with a proven track record of positively impacting sales figures.

Additionally, the Talent Development Specialist (Sales) will demonstrate the following attributes:

• Proven ability to coach, develop and up-skill trainees in classroom and 121 training environments
• An inspirational character, with the ability to ensure our new starters reach their full potential
• Commercially astute, coupled with an energetic and enthusiastic style
• Excellent customer-facing and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise workload according to business needs
• Willingness to travel on a regular basis to offices across the UK but primarily based in London

About Page Group

Page Group is a FTSE 250 world-leading specialist professional recruitment consultancy with a London head office and a reputation for exceptional customer service, delivery and account management. Our strategy of organic growth is dependent on a team-focused, meritocratic culture, proven by the fact that 95% of our directors started their career with us as consultants. Our continued growth and success relies on us training, developing and creating suitable career paths for people at all levels in our business.

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

LocationLondonSalary£35,000 - £40,000 + car allowance + benefitsReferenceMPTC13359142ZContact NameRecruitment

Page Group Plc, a world-leading specialist professional recruitment consultancy are currently recruiting for a Talent Development Specialist (Sales) with a focus on delivery to join our growing London team.

Role description

The Talent Development Specialist (Sales) based in London will assume responsibility for the delivery of initial sales training to new starters and general support in developing new starters during their first 3-6 months. In addition to ongoing delivery, the Talent Development Specialist (Sales) will deliver tailored workshops and on desk sales training in response to demand. Building and maintaining strong internal relationships with businesses within the group, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in continuing to evolve our consultant training offering.

Who we're looking for

The Talent Development Specialist (Sales) will have a proven track record in training delivery in a fast moving business environment or significant experience as a sales trainer with a proven track record of positively impacting sales figures.

Additionally, the Talent Development Specialist (Sales) will demonstrate the following attributes:

• Proven ability to coach, develop and up-skill trainees in classroom and 121 training environments
• An inspirational character, with the ability to ensure our new starters reach their full potential
• Commercially astute, coupled with an energetic and enthusiastic style
• Excellent customer-facing and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise workload according to business needs
• Willingness to travel on a regular basis to offices across the UK but primarily based in London

About Page Group

Page Group is a FTSE 250 world-leading specialist professional recruitment consultancy with a London head office and a reputation for exceptional customer service, delivery and account management. Our strategy of organic growth is dependent on a team-focused, meritocratic culture, proven by the fact that 95% of our directors started their career with us as consultants. Our continued growth and success relies on us training, developing and creating suitable career paths for people at all levels in our business.

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Apply now

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