People Development Specialist

Salary: £38,500 plud Bonus and car/allowance Location: Cannock with UK travel When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It\’s why we\’re looking for someone who\’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you: 25 days annual leave Access to our company pension scheme Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potentialWhat you\’ll be doing: Oversee the entire learning journey, from initial assessment and diagnostics to the creation of personalised learning plans that enhance knowledge, skills, and behaviors. Provide engaging and effective learning experiences through diverse channels, including classroom/group sessions, field-based assessments, and remote/virtual learning via digital platforms. Utilise a range of blended teaching and learning strategies to inspire and motivate learners across a breadth of subject matters including both soft skills, QHSE and leadership skills. Coach and mentor learners to develop core skills and behaviors related to personal and interpersonal effectiveness, incorporating regular 360-degree feedback for empowerment. Collaborate with subject matter experts and operational business to regularly design and adapt curriculum and course content, ensuring relevance and alignment with current business needs. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of learner progress, achievements, attendance, and destinations within the E-portfolio and other reporting systems (e.g., Saba). Design and administer assignments, examinations, and assessments for both internal progress monitoring and external certification purposes. Coordinate learning outcomes with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate successful achievement of apprenticeships. Work with People Development Managers to effectively promote and communicate learning opportunities to internal stakeholders. Implement and monitor support programs, including personal tutorials, welfare reviews, coaching, and enhanced support to address individual learner needs and overcome barriers to learning. Adhere to all awarding body rules and regulations. Actively seek feedback from various stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in the diagnostic, design, and delivery of learning content. Leverage the latest and emerging digital and mobile technologies to enhance the digital literacy of learners. Maintain and update your own knowledge and skills as a teaching professional and subject specialist. Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding the well-being of learners, including responsibility for reporting concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead. Compliance with all Veolia policies and procedures Any other duties that are reasonable and in line with the role Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate and achieve successful learning outcomes for all programs. Work with internal training colleagues to effectively market and communicate opportunities to stakeholders. Proactively seek feedback from stakeholders and customers to enhance the quality of content diagnostics, design, and delivery. Establish communication platforms, focus groups, and communities to foster social learning. Work with our HR specialists to gather data and TNA to support the succession and development of our people. Create clear success measures when designing content where ROI is at the forefront of all our training solutions.What we\’re looking for: Essential Award in Education & Training (Level 3) or CIPD qualified, (Level 3) or above Maths and English GCSE/Level 2 equivalent Full UK driver\’s licenceDesirable QTLS Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification or equivalent and relevant experience Diploma in Education & Training (Level 5) or CIPD qualified (Level 5) or above What\’s next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We\’re proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we\’re also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We\’re dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We\’re also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive