Junior Learning & Development Business Partner

Are you a Learning & Development professional who thrives on nurturing talent and fostering a culture of continuous learning?

Here at NCP, we\’re looking for a Junior Learning & Development Business Partner to support the creation and delivery of L&D strategies and contribute to building a continuous learning culture. This role works closely with the business to ensure L&D initiatives align with business goals, and the organization has a competent and well-trained workforce capable of delivering operational, statutory, and professional objectives. This is a diverse role that independently leads L&D initiatives and solutions, including needs identification, design, delivery, and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Partner with stakeholders to establish current and future learning objectives, conducting training needs analysis, including assessment of managerial, technical, statutory competencies, and skill requirements.
2. Support the L&D Business Partner in creating career development programs to drive growth.
3. Design and deliver training programs based on business needs, using models like 70/20/10.
4. Create content for soft skills and management training.
5. Deliver trainings on HR topics such as performance management, feedback, career development, and difficult conversations.
6. Collaborate with HRBP team to provide training during new HR process launches.
7. Utilize learning technologies to offer innovative, interactive, and personalized learning experiences.
8. Support change management initiatives to facilitate organizational transformation.
9. Analyze training data to assess effectiveness and suggest improvements.
10. Manage essential training programs to ensure statutory compliance (e.g., Mandatory Trainings, Health & Safety).
11. Partner with Subject Matter Experts to develop function-specific training.
12. Manage the Apprenticeship Levy program.
13. Streamline L&D processes and logistics management.
14. Maintain the Training Toolkit to empower local teams and develop internal trainers.
15. Create communications to support initiative launches.
16. Build and maintain relationships with external suppliers and consulting partners.
17. Perform other duties aligned with the role\’s scope and responsibilities.

What We’re Looking For:

• A proactive and creative L&D professional.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated with a growth mindset.
• Resilient, accountable, and ethical.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Your Skillset and Experience:

• Knowledge of learning theories and application of 70/20/10 design methods.
• Instructional design expertise.
• Experience facilitating soft skills and management training.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Data analysis skills with KPI development and metrics utilization.
• Adaptability and learning agility.
• Business acumen within complex corporate environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and learning management systems.
• Experience in retail or manufacturing sectors is a plus.

What We Offer:

We value our people and offer a supportive, forward-thinking environment focused on development and wellbeing. Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Birthday bonus: an extra day off.
• Reward & Recognition Program.
• Free or discounted parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: up to £1000 for a bike.
• Company pension scheme.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Employee Assistance Program.

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