Salary: Apprentice £23k to £25k (pro rata) + Excellent benefits package
Fully experienced £26k to £28k (pro rata) + Excellent benefits package including pro rota car cash allowance
Contract: Permanent/ Full time
Location: Hybrid working with 50% field based / working from Willenhall Office (WV13 2JP)
Hours of work: 9 to 5 – 3 days per week (or fewer hours on 4 or 5 days per week according to candidate needs).
Company Overview:
We are a dynamic and innovative retail, wholesale and foodservice business, committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and staying at the forefront of industry trends. A company that now owns 252 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion.
Job Purpose:
This is a 0.6 part time role. As a member of the ‘Learning and Development' team your key purpose will the delivery of effective, well targeted digital and online learning across the full AF Blakemore business. Delivery will incorporate a range of online methods (eLearning, video, podcasts and other emerging technologies).Your role will also require work on learning and development projects as a project manager and team member.
Key Tasks/Responsibilities:
- Support with of digital / systems project work required by the business (eg training guides delivered within Reflexis project, setting up of eLAB portal for BTP Retailers, guides for ATLAS etc....).
- Ownership of the BR / BTP monthly eLAB training (designing, monitoring, evaluating, scheduling, assigning etc...)
- Creating functional online inductions and training matrices for Blakemore Retail and Blakemore Logistics and appropriate Central Services teams.
- Identify, design, deliver and evaluate eLearning required across the business.
- Use social media and internal comms (using video, infographics, e-flyers etc...) to ensure understanding of learning and development opportunities for all colleagues and Independent Retailers.
- Establish a ‘library' of online resources (videos, podcasts, eLearning etc....) which will support both self-directed learning and blended learning.
- Identify requirement for mandatory eLearning training across the business and build this into inductions and refresher schedules.
- Evaluate all digital and online learning as a continuous improvement process
- Adhering to all company policies and procedures and processes
Generic Responsibilities:
- Always behave within the principles of the company's values
- Maintain employee and organisational confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act
- Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
- Comply with all legislative and Health & Safety requirements
Person Specification:
- Basic education (numeracy and literacy) - ESSENTIAL
- Level 3 management qualification or relevant experience - ESSENTIAL
- Training qualification or relevant experience – ESSENTIAL
- Evidence of continuing professional development – ESSENTIAL
- Project management qualification or relevant experience – DESIRABLE
Skills / Abilities / Knowledge / Experience:
- Scope, design, develop and maintain digital / online learning materials for development programmes, courses and other learning activities.
- Work with a range of stakeholders, including internal and external subject experts, to define the content and requirements of the digital / online learning materials needed.
- Familiarity with an LMS / online people platform and managing the administration and reporting functions around this.
What's in it for you?
- Company car cash equivalent (if not apprentice)
- Access to Company Pension scheme
- Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay more than statutory entitlements
- Cycle to work scheme
- Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
- Outstanding Training & Development opportunities
- Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages
- Flexible working hours opportunity
- Excellent additional benefits package including:
- Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay'
- 24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal
- 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
- Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
- Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
- Extra Holiday - Purchase Scheme
- Long Service Awards
Inclusive environment: As a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
You may have experience in the following: Consultant, Organizational Development Officer, Learning and Performance Specialist, Training Coordinator, Learning Experience Designer, Learning Program Manager, Workforce Development Officer, Training Manager, Leadership Development Specialist, Capability Development Manager, and Professional Development Coordinator.
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