Role Purpose
The Learning & Development Manager is responsible for the delivery, coordination and continuous improvement of learning, development, skills and competency initiatives across the UK business. Managing a small team across 2 sites, this role owns the UK skills and competency framework for all employees including blue‑collar and site personnel, supports bids and tenders from a workforce capability perspective, and represents Bilfinger externally within learning and development networks and industry forums.
Key Responsibilities
- Learning Delivery & Programme Management
- Capability Development
- Skills & Competency Framework Management
- Leadership Development
- Learning Systems & Compliance
- External Representation; Data & Reporting
Skills & Competency Framework Management
- Own and manage UK competency frameworks
- Maintain role profiles, competency matrices and assessment processes
- Compliance and workforce planning
- Identify critical skills gaps and development actions
- Provide competency reporting
Bids, Tenders & Workforce Capability Support
- Support bid and tender submissions with capability data, apprenticeship information, leadership and training programmes, competency assurance processes and social‑value commitments
- Participate in client presentations and audits where required
External Representation & Industry Engagement
- Represent Bilfinger at learning and development forums, professional bodies, colleges, universities, apprenticeship networks and industry events
- Build partnerships and identify best practice, funding and accreditation opportunities
KPIs
- Training compliance
- Learning hours and spend per employee
- Competency assessment coverage
- Reduction in critical skills gaps
- Succession readiness
Qualifications & Experience
- CIPD Level 5 or above or equivalent
- Competency framework management experience; experience supporting operational and site‑based workforces
- LMS experience
For additional information please contact Claire Louise Dingwall by email claire.dingwall@bilfinger.com.
Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.
Learning and Development Manager employer: Bilfinger Berger SE
Bilfinger Berger SE is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Kirmington where employees can thrive in their roles. With a focus on professional development and a supportive team culture, the company provides unique benefits such as an 11-day rolling fortnight schedule, allowing for a better work-life balance while ensuring that all contributions are recognised and rewarded.
