Learning & Development Partner

Owners and operators of the world-class Port of Nigg facility, together with strategic bases in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness, Global Energy Group are a service focused, performance driven business, offering construction, maintenance and enhancement solutions to a diverse range of energy industry customers.

We are currently looking for an experienced Learning & Development professional for the role of Learning & Development Partner to join our growing People & Culture team. The Learning & Development Partner will be based at our Head Office in Inverness.

The Learning & Development Partner is required to build cross group relationships with stakeholders of all levels.

Travel between our facilities within the Highland and Grampian areas is required therefore a current full UK Driving license is essential.

Job Purpose & Objective

The Learning and Development Partner will serve as an effective business partner to the People and Culture team. Leading the development and implementation of a new on-boarding induction, focusing on developing and implementing an apprenticeship and graduate scheme and delivering a range of training across the business utilising current and industry leading training approaches.

Key Accountability

• Contributes to the success of the People and Culture team through the delivery of people and learning activities, ensuring they are aligned to business needs.
• Designs, develops and implements Group wide learning solutions which create value for colleagues, customer and shareholders.
• Undertakes thorough training needs analysis and uses this to inform the central leadership development plan.
• Develops a blended approach to learning across the business including e-learning, virtual classrooms and classroom-based learning events.
• Develops and delivers innovative apprenticeship and graduate schemes to engage future talent throughout the business.
• Develops our leaders of the future through engaging and thought provoking Early in Career programmes.
• Develops strong working relationships with senior stakeholders across the Group to ensure an efficient and seamless employee journey.
• Develops, monitors and presents key People and Culture metrics to support business decision making.
• Works with colleagues to ensure an effective leadership succession plan is in place across the Group.
• Keeps abreast of market developments and stays ahead of our competition in terms of best practice in Leadership Development.
  

Experience & Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or qualified by experience to an equivalent level.
• Experience of the training cycle including Training Needs Analysis, Training Design, Training Delivery and Evaluation.
• Experience in creating talent pathways at all levels of an organisation.
  
• Excellent training, coaching, mentoring and presentation skills with an understanding of adult learning theories and methodologies.
• Experience in succession planning and talent retention.
• Experience in facilitating 360 feedback.
• Knowledge in writing policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Proven experience in supporting large-scale projects and initiatives.
• Ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team.
• Experience of Change Management & Project Management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to persuade and influence.
• Excellent computer software skills – experienced in the use of Microsoft Office.

Personal Responsibilities

AUTHORITY

• Stop work if not in compliance with HSE standards.
• Challenge the norm and intervene proactively with line management on any breach of HSEQ procedures or practices.
• Request information necessary to perform the task.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

• Comply with HSE Regulatory requirements at all times.
• Comply with site rules at all times.
• Demonstrate through action a proactive attitude towards HSE.
• Support through compliance our 10 Global Rules and HSE Policies.
• Responsible for your own Health and Safety and that of others who may be affected by your work.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment as provided when necessary.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Undertake agreed training in order to provide a framework of knowledge and skills required to perform effectively in the team/department/business unit in order to demonstrate and maintain required competency in role.
• Participate in regular reviews with relevant managers, identifying and agreeing action plans where appropriate.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

• Comply with and support the Business Management System within own scope of responsibilities and within the Company as a whole.
• Responsible for developing, modifying and adhering to procedures and / or processes to support the System and its applications within own area of responsibilities.