Learning & Development Business Partner in Coventry

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced People Partner – Talent & Learning & Development to join our People team. As our People Partner – Talent, you will be the subject matter expert on all things learning, development, and talent strategy, working closely with senior leaders and People Business Partners to ensure we have the right people capabilities to meet our ambitious goals.

This is not a traditional L&D role – you will be designing innovative learning solutions, championing cultural transformation, and building an environment where continuous learning, talent mobility and developing future-ready skills are part of everyday life.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partnering with People Business Partners and senior leaders to translate business strategy into practical talent and learning solutions.
• Designing and delivering leadership and functional development programmes for senior and high-potential employees.
• Supporting talent management activities including talent reviews, succession planning and development pathways for future readiness.
• Championing fresh, creative approaches—leveraging digital tools, microlearning, and personalised learning experiences.
• Using data and analytics to measure the impact of initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Embedding a culture of learning across the organisation, promoting curiosity, collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Facilitating cross-functional development opportunities to uncover and accelerate talent.
• Managing budgets and prioritising talent activity to ensure maximum impact.

Who Are We Looking For

This role will suit an experienced learning and development professional with experience of creating and designing innovative learning initiatives, preferably in a technology, manufacturing or engineering business.

You’ll also have:

• Proven track record in designing, implementing innovative and creative technical, management and leadership programmes, delivering effective change to the business that underpin behavioural and cultural change.
• Dynamic problem-solving skills with the ability to implement effective solutions.
• Skilled in managing stakeholders at all levels, especially senior leaders, to drive results.
• Commercial mindset, demonstrating an ability to deliver programmes that meet business needs in line with the MTC strategy.
• Strong understanding of learning theories and how these translate into learning solutions, including the effective use of learning technologies.
• Confident, resilient, enthusiastic, and an excellent team player.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Learning Management Systems, and working knowledge of D365.
• Ability to prioritise, manage, and complete projects with tight deadlines.
• Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction and strategy.
• Desire to thrive in a dynamic, growing environment.
• Ability to actively use metrics and training data to track and manage impact of training efforts.
• Communication and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and credibly both verbally and in writing with audiences across levels.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with performance and talent management.

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe. The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future. The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.