Learning & Development Manager

New opportunity not to be missed. NFER is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Learning & Development Manager to join the team based in Slough. Joining us on a part time permanent basis working 3/4 days per week or reduced hours over five days, you will receive a competitive salary of £40,885 - £46,016 per annum depending upon qualifications and experience.

NFER, the leading independent provider of education research and insights, is committed to the continuing improvement of education and training for all learners and to providing support for policy makers and practitioners. We produce robust research, and provide assessments and other services which are widely known and used by schools and key decision-makers.

Our trusted expertise and authoritative insights have informed debate on the issues that really matter in education since 1946. Key to our ability to continue to do this are our staff and the knowledge, skills and commitment they bring to the organisation.

We are seeking to appoint a talented individual to the post of Learning & Development Manager to work collaboratively across the organisation and to support its continued development and the achievement of its business aims, through the design and delivery of a range of business tailored development solutions.

NFER is committed to training and developing all its employees and to providing staff with the support needed to achieve their potential.

The Learning & Development Manager is a key member of the NFER HR Department and is critical to the service we provide to the organisation; the post holder’s main responsibilities will include:

- Developing the NFER corporate L&D strategy, identifying and securing buy-in from senior management for the key strategic priorities

- Preparing and managing the L&D annual budget and monitoring expenditure

- Designing, developing, delivering and evaluating the L&D programme, to address key skill shortages and support individual plans

- Delivering in-house solutions and providing face to face, blended learning and on-line resources to meet identified development needs

- Developing, delivering and monitoring effective performance management across the organisation

- Delivering one-to-one coaching and mentoring to management and staff at all levels

- Administering and facilitating feedback on psychometric tests or assessments for individual and team development.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced learning and development practitioner to further their career with a highly professional, focused organisation.

Enthusiastic, innovative and with demonstrable working knowledge and experience of applying learning and development techniques, the successful candidate will have:

- The ability to take the strategic and long-term view of the organisation’s L&D needs, including e-learning digital solutions

- Proven experience in the design and delivery of training

- Proven experience of commissioning and evaluating services from external providers

- Demonstrable and effective leadership skills

- The ability to influence and motivate others, and to gain buy-in to recommended initiatives or solutions

- The flexibility required to meet changing priorities and business needs

- Excellent communications skills

NFER is a registered charity and an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. Benefits of working at the Foundation include 30 days paid leave per year over and above Bank Holidays and discretionary days, generous pension arrangements and good support for staff development.

Our offices are located in lovely grounds close to Windsor and Slough town centres; connections by road, rail and air are excellent; we are within easy reach of the M4 and M40, London Paddington is 15 minutes by rail, and London Heathrow is just 15 minutes away by road.

Closing date:  Wednesday 13th September 2017

Interviews: Monday 18th September 2017

If you have an enthusiastic can do mentality and a willingness to challenge yourself in order to push your learning and progress your career as a Learning & Development Manager please click ‘Apply’ below.

No Agencies please, if you are an agency please respect our policy of no cold calling.