Learning and Development Specialist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Mai 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £40,000 i £45,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Coventry, West Midlands |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Heart of England Society |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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At Heart of England Co-operative Society, people are at the heart of everything we do. As an independent regional Co-operative with over 190 years of history, we are proud to serve our local communities across the Midlands whilst continuing to grow and evolve.
We are now looking for an experienced and passionate Learning & Development Specialist to lead the operational delivery of learning and development activity across our Society. This is an exciting opportunity to shape colleague development, strengthen leadership capability and help build a positive learning culture across a diverse and growing business.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of HR, you will lead the delivery of learning initiatives across all divisions of the Society. You will oversee learning delivery, leadership development, compliance training and colleague capability, whilst managing our learning and development team. Working closely with operational leaders, you will design and deliver engaging, practical and commercially focused learning solutions that support colleague growth and business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the operational delivery of learning and development activity across the Society
- Design and deliver engaging learning programmes that support operational performance and colleague development
- Support the development of leadership and management capability across all divisions
- Partner with operational leaders to identify training needs and recommend practical learning solutions
- Lead, coach and support the learning and development team
- Oversee onboarding, induction and mandatory compliance training
- Support succession planning and internal talent development initiatives
- Contribute to the development of learning pathways and career progression opportunities
- Support the implementation of digital and blended learning solutions
- Monitor and evaluate learning effectiveness, making recommendations for continuous improvement
- Maintain accurate learning records and compliance data
- Support wider People and organisational development initiatives where required
About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about colleague development and creating engaging learning experiences within an operational environment.
You will ideally have:
- Experience within a Learning & Development, Training or Organisational Development role
- Experience designing and delivering learning programmes
- Strong facilitation, stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience supporting leadership and management development
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A practical, commercially aware and operationally focused approach
It would also be beneficial if you have:
- Experience within retail, hospitality, funeral care or other multi-site operational environments
- Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Experience developing eLearning or digital learning content
- CIPD or recognised L&D qualifications
- Coaching experience or qualification
What We Offer
At Heart of England Co-operative Society, we believe in rewarding our colleagues and supporting their wellbeing and development. Benefits include:
- Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
- Generous colleague discount
- Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays increasing with service
- Pension scheme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Career progression opportunities across a growing Society
- Supportive and values-driven culture
- Opportunity to make a real impact within local communities
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping learning and development across a growing and community-focused organisation. You will have the chance to influence leadership capability, support colleague progression and help build a strong culture of continuous learning across the Society.
If you are an engaging and commercially focused L&D professional looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
We are now looking for an experienced and passionate Learning & Development Specialist to lead the operational delivery of learning and development activity across our Society. This is an exciting opportunity to shape colleague development, strengthen leadership capability and help build a positive learning culture across a diverse and growing business.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of HR, you will lead the delivery of learning initiatives across all divisions of the Society. You will oversee learning delivery, leadership development, compliance training and colleague capability, whilst managing our learning and development team. Working closely with operational leaders, you will design and deliver engaging, practical and commercially focused learning solutions that support colleague growth and business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the operational delivery of learning and development activity across the Society
- Design and deliver engaging learning programmes that support operational performance and colleague development
- Support the development of leadership and management capability across all divisions
- Partner with operational leaders to identify training needs and recommend practical learning solutions
- Lead, coach and support the learning and development team
- Oversee onboarding, induction and mandatory compliance training
- Support succession planning and internal talent development initiatives
- Contribute to the development of learning pathways and career progression opportunities
- Support the implementation of digital and blended learning solutions
- Monitor and evaluate learning effectiveness, making recommendations for continuous improvement
- Maintain accurate learning records and compliance data
- Support wider People and organisational development initiatives where required
About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about colleague development and creating engaging learning experiences within an operational environment.
You will ideally have:
- Experience within a Learning & Development, Training or Organisational Development role
- Experience designing and delivering learning programmes
- Strong facilitation, stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience supporting leadership and management development
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A practical, commercially aware and operationally focused approach
It would also be beneficial if you have:
- Experience within retail, hospitality, funeral care or other multi-site operational environments
- Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Experience developing eLearning or digital learning content
- CIPD or recognised L&D qualifications
- Coaching experience or qualification
What We Offer
At Heart of England Co-operative Society, we believe in rewarding our colleagues and supporting their wellbeing and development. Benefits include:
- Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
- Generous colleague discount
- Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays increasing with service
- Pension scheme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Career progression opportunities across a growing Society
- Supportive and values-driven culture
- Opportunity to make a real impact within local communities
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping learning and development across a growing and community-focused organisation. You will have the chance to influence leadership capability, support colleague progression and help build a strong culture of continuous learning across the Society.
If you are an engaging and commercially focused L&D professional looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.