Learning and Development (L&D) Manager (Contract)

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Learning & Development Manager (Fixed Term Contract)Location: Larbert, ScotlandCome join Alexander Dennis. We are transforming public transport globally by designing, manufacturing, and servicing the cleanest and greenest buses and coaches for our customers.Our people are our biggest asset, making us the hugely successful company we are. We are transforming how we work, offering team members more flexibility around how they live and work.What does that mean for you?

• Generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve
• A half day on a Friday. Giving you more time at the weekend to do the things you love with the people you love
• A 37-hour working week, with flexible working options, giving you that much needed work/life balance
• Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure
• Pension scheme to help you save for the future.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life.
• Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. Your health and wellbeing are important to us.

Interested and want to find out more? Check out our YouTube channel or LinkedIn!Your dream role:

• We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Learning and Development Manager to join our team, on a Fixed Term Contract until March 2024
• You will the lead creation, development, and implementation of a bespoke people management training programme for manufacturing and support functions
• You will train, develop, and coach line managers, Team Leaders, and Supervisors in the basics of people management whilst ensuring that standards and expectations are embedded in the business.
• You’ll also be an integral part of the wider HR team, working with colleagues to ensure that our targets and objectives are met

Duties and responsibilities in detail:

• To work collaboratively across sites in Scotland with the wider HR team to develop bespoke line manager training in line with company policies and procedures, ensuring consistency in implementation and roll out.
• To support the culture of Alexander Dennis by ensuring all training material is in line with the company’s mission, vision, and values
• To work with the wider HR team to understand the training and development needs of line managers, team leaders and supervisors.
• Ensure that budget parameters are adhered to
• To be a part of a team which develops clear performance measurement and drives delivery of KPIs, personally and as a team
• To challenge, coach and advise managers on how to deal with ER issues including performance management, absence management, disciplinary and grievance in line with HR policy, procedure, legislative requirements, and best practice
• To identify improvement opportunities in L&D for the business, new initiatives, and ways of working which will engage our people
• Analyse, prepare and produce high quality training tools and packs to support learning
• Ensure the privacy of personnel data processed is always maintained, adhering to all legislative requirements under GDPR
• Other duties as reasonably required by the business within the specification of the project

What you will bring:

• HR or Business Degree is desirable
• CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development Essential
• Previous, proven experience of learning and development
• Proficient knowledge and application of line management training and development
• Proficient knowledge of employment law and DEI guidelines
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship building skills
• Excellent training and presentation skills
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work
• A positive attitude, team spirit, collaborative and motivational operation
• An understanding of data and information sensitivity and confidentiality
• Commercial awareness and business understanding
• Previous experience of working with Trade Unions and Staff Representatives
• Excellent IT skills are essential including Word, Excel, Outlook
• Previous experience of creating bespoke training programmes and delivering training to large groups
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Next steps:If this sounds like you, and you’re interested in coming ‘aboard’, then we would love to hear from you. Alongside uploading your CV, please share a short covering letter detailing why you’re interested and why we should hire you!As this role is unlikely to meet UKVI criteria for sponsorship under the skilled worker route, you will be required to have the right to work in the UK from the proposed commencement date.

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We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email to careers@alexander-dennis.com