Learning & Development Consultant
At Severn Trent we’re on a mission to build the most skilled teams around, with our purpose-built learning facility (the Academy!) dedicated to the development of all our teams across Severn Trent, it is no surprise that lifelong learning is an important part of our success.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our ambitious Academy team as a Learning & Development Consultant, where you’ll play a vital role in helping us grow our talent and ensure that we have a competent workforce!
Sound like you? Then read on.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
We’re on the lookout for someone to play a pivotal role in developing engineering skills capability across Severn Trent.
You’ll contribute to the implementation and sustainability of the learning and development strategy within the Academy. Collaborating with our Capital Design, Delivery, Asset Maintenance, and Intelligence teams, you'll ensure our workforce has the skills and knowledge to excel. Key responsibilities include identifying learning needs, designing and delivering training programs, assessing skill gaps, evaluating training effectiveness, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
To succeed in this role, you will need to be an effective communicator, with the ability to develop and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, bodies, and suppliers. Developing and maintaining credibility, expertise, and current knowledge will be essential, so you must be comfortable with networking both internally and externally. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to work in a project-based environment, with a passion for development and involvement with the new Academy.
If you are super curious and have a genuine passion for learning and want to get stuck in - we want to hear from you!
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
We are looking for someone with experience in designing and managing development programmes in complex, multi-site environments. You’ll have strong project management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to influence stakeholders at all levels. Experience in data analysis, writing clear communications, and evaluating learning interventions is essential. An understanding of learning trends and emerging skills in the engineering sector is also important, along with the ability to adapt to a changing world and anticipate future needs.
The role will be based at Severn Trent Centre in Coventry, with an expectation to also work at our Academy building in Finham and travel to our regional sites as required, meaning a driving licence is necessary for this position.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.
With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
- Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
- Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
- Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Family friendly policies
- Two volunteering days per year
WHAT’S NEXT
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.
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