L&D Business Partner

Learning & Development Business Partner

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing organisation as they appoint a Learning & Development Business Partner to support the delivery of a progressive, people-focused learning strategy across the business.

The role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced L&D Business Partner to play a key role in shaping learning, leadership, and talent development initiatives within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Working closely with the Group Head of People & Culture, you will lead the delivery of engaging and innovative learning solutions that support both individual and organisational growth. The L&D Business Partner will focus heavily on leadership capability, emerging talent development, digital learning, and embedding a strong culture of continuous improvement.

This position will suit someone who is proactive, commercially aware, and passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that drive performance and employee engagement. A strong interest in digital learning, AI-enabled development, and measuring learning impact will be essential.

The main responsibilities:

* Lead and support the delivery of internal leadership and management development programmes
* Coordinate emerging talent and internal development initiatives, ensuring learning milestones are achieved
* Provide coaching and development support to employees participating in talent programmes
* Support apprenticeship activity across the business, helping maximise levy utilisation and learning opportunities
* Manage and promote the mentoring programme across the organisation
* Support the delivery and continuous improvement of onboarding and induction programmes
* Develop a modern core learning offer, incorporating digital learning, AI tools, and external learning solutions where appropriate
* Facilitate both face-to-face and online training sessions as required
* Support employees and managers in setting SMART objectives and creating effective development plans
* Maintain awareness of industry best practice and emerging trends within learning and talent development
* Develop and manage the annual learning curriculum in line with business priorities
* Promote learning opportunities across the organisation to increase employee engagement with development initiatives
* Monitor and manage the learning and talent budget, including reporting and forecasting responsibilities
* Produce learning analytics and evaluate programme effectiveness against agreed business outcomes
* Build and maintain strong relationships with external learning providers and suppliers
* Manage and maintain the Learning Management System, ensuring an effective user experience
* Upload and communicate new digital learning content across the business
* Gather user feedback to continuously improve the digital learning experience
* Support a positive workplace culture by demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and alignment with company values

The successful candidate:

* Previous experience within a Learning & Development, Talent Development, or HR Development role
* Strong understanding of leadership development and employee learning strategies
* Experience delivering training, workshops, or coaching sessions
* Knowledge of digital learning platforms and Learning Management Systems
* CIPD qualification or relevant L&D certification is desirable

What's on offer:

* Competitive salary package, dependent on experience
* Opportunity to shape and influence learning and talent development across the organisation
* Exposure to a broad range of strategic and operational L&D initiatives
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Ongoing professional development opportunities
* The chance to make a genuine impact on employee growth, engagement, and business performance

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Tara Duffy (HR Recruitment Specialist, MCS Group) at 02896935489 or t.duffy@mcsgroup.jobs.

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