Employee Development Lead in Coventry

On behalf of UK Fusion Energy (UKFE), we are looking for a Employee Development Lead (Inside IR35) for a 12 months contract based in West Burton 3 days per week in the office.

UK Fusion Energy (UKFE) is leading one of the UK's most ambitious and transformative energy programmes.

Through the STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) programme, UKFE is working to deliver a prototype fusion power plant and establish a pathway to the commercial deployment of fusion energy.

Fusion has the potential to provide safe, sustainable, low-carbon energy on a global scale, helping to address climate change while strengthening future energy security.

Working alongside the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and major engineering and industrial partners, UKFE is helping to position the UK as a global leader in fusion energy development.

Joining UKFE offers the opportunity to contribute to a pioneering programme that will shape the future of clean energy while working alongside some of the brightest minds in science, engineering and technology.

We are looking for an experienced Employee Development Lead to join our People Team and play a critical role in building organisational capability across UKFE.

Reporting to the Talent Development Manager, you will lead the delivery of learning and development initiatives that support employee growth, workforce capability and organisational performance.

You will be responsible for developing and managing learning programmes, overseeing digital learning platforms, supporting career development initiatives and helping to build the future talent pipeline through early careers programmes

As a Employee Development Lead, your main responsibilities will be

• Design, coordinate and deliver engaging learning and development programmes that support organisational capability, employee performance and career growth.
• Facilitate training sessions, workshops, induction programmes and development initiatives using a variety of learning methodologies.
• Partner with internal subject matter experts and external providers to develop and deliver high-quality learning solutions.
• Manage and optimise the organisation's Learning Management System (LMS) and digital learning platforms, ensuring content remains relevant, accessible and engaging.
• Develop and maintain digital learning content, learning pathways and mandatory training programmes.
• Monitor learner engagement, completion rates and compliance requirements, providing regular reporting and insights to stakeholders.
• Support the development and implementation of workforce capability and skills strategies aligned to organisational objectives and future growth plans.
• Lead the coordination and management of early careers programmes, including graduates, apprentices, industrial placements, internships and work experience opportunities.
• Build strong partnerships with universities, colleges, training providers and industry organisations to strengthen future talent pipelines.
• Develop and maintain career pathways, capability frameworks and development resources that support employee progression.
• Collaborate with leaders, managers and subject matter experts to identify development needs and implement effective learning solutions.
• Analyse learning and development data to assess effectiveness, measure impact and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Stay informed of emerging learning technologies, methodologies and industry best practice to continuously enhance the employee learning experience.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and inclusion across the organisation.
• Act as a role model for organisational values and contribute to a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

Essential

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Learning & Development, Human Resources, Organisational Development, Education, or a related field.
• Proven experience designing, delivering and evaluating learning and development programmes within a complex organisation.
• Strong facilitation skills with experience delivering workshops, training programmes, onboarding activities and development interventions.
• Experience managing Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms, including reporting, learner engagement and content administration.
• Ability to conduct learning needs analysis and translate organisational requirements into effective learning solutions, career pathways and capability-building initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management, project management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams and use learning data to drive continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Professional qualification such as CIPD Level 5/7, Learning & Development certification, coaching qualification, or equivalent accreditation.
• Experience developing organisational capability strategies, early careers programmes, and talent development initiatives.
• Experience working within technical, engineering, scientific, manufacturing, infrastructure, or other highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of modern learning methodologies and technologies, including e-learning development, learning analytics, talent management, organisational change, and apprenticeship or UK skills frameworks.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following 'this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation.

Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs.

As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different'.

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