Learning & Development Advisor Job Description

Learning & Development Advisor Job Description

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Learning & development advisor provides end-to-end project management for all aspects of training and development programs, with an initial focus on learning plans.

Learning & Development Advisor Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

You will develop and deliver our Management Induction & Development Programme
You will develop and deliver internal L&D interventions using a blended learning approach that includes appropriate media, and online training where necessary – always considering the company culture, values and our external tone of voice
You will constantly measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the training you deliver to continuously improve our offer and deliver our ROI
You will work with training teams across the business to share best practice and develop consistency in your approach
You will demonstrate strong relationship building and networking skills to effectively partner with the business, HR and L&D teams
You will support performance and talent management, and develop targeted and relevant learning interventions
You will generate best practice, considering advancements in the industry whilst always maintaining our culture
You will constantly deliver feedback to improve performance – role modelling our culture
You will always ensure your objectives are in line with the strategic aims of the department, and the wider business, and constantly evaluate and evolve them, where necessary
You will juggle shifting and changing priorities with ease and won’t let it hold you back

Learning & Development Advisor Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Learning & Development Advisor

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CTP, CTDP, CAPM, PMP, LMS

Education for Learning & Development Advisor

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the learning & development advisor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Design, Education, Human Resources, Psychology, Graduate, Business, Communication, Science, Political Science, International Development

Skills for Learning & Development Advisor

Desired skills for learning & development advisor include:

Excel
CRM
L&D best practice interventions and the ability to develop and deliver those interventions
NVQ’s and end to end cycle Professional Development end to end cycle
Powerpoint
SAP HR and systems supporting training would be an advantage
Word
Adult learning
Apprenticeship levy
Apprenticeship sector and funding guidelines

Desired experience for learning & development advisor includes:

You will support facilitating team days, individual coaching when required
You actively seek feedback and seize opportunities to learn and develop
You are discreet, professional and well-presented, with good communication skills
You will have a great sense of humour, empathy and work ethic
You will be able to demonstrate a pro-active, positive and results-orientated approach with a focus on innovative approaches to constantly improve the L&D offering to the business
You will preferably be degree educated or CIPD equivalent (or equivalent)

Learning & Development Advisor Examples

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Learning & Development Advisor Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of learning & development advisor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for learning & development advisor
  • Evaluating the success of learning and development interventions
  • Continuously striving to improve the learning and development offer
  • Working with internal and external SMEs to coordinate design and delivery of specialist L&D interventions and programmes to meet specific requirements
  • Developing interactive and engaging L&D interventions which appeal to a range of learning styles using accelerated learning techniques to accelerate learning
  • Ensuring L&D materials are kept up to date and are reflective of the latest strategy, legislation, policies and procedures
  • Developing innovative and exciting new ways of meeting L&D needs
  • Flexing, adapting and amending L&D interventions, without compromising quality, to ensure that they are supportive of the needs of the business
  • Deliver and constantly evaluate the new hire induction
  • Constantly measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the training you deliver to continuously improve our offer and deliver our return on investment
  • Juggle shifting and changing priorities with ease and won’t let it hold you back
Qualifications for learning & development advisor
  • A minimum of 7 years of related experience in talent management
  • Strong knowledge of the firm and its business practices and processes
  • Must have the ability to lead, manage and develop multiple leaders, associates and program
  • Successful track record of managing the L&D lifecycle within a fast paced environment
  • Experience of designing and delivering soft skills training such as management/leadership
  • Competent knowledge of the variety of technologies and techniques used in accelerated learning
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a learning & development advisor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for learning & development advisor
  • Consolidate the feedback in standard reports
  • Escalate non-standard requests
  • Forward requests with specific language/country requirements to the relevant colleagues as appropriate
  • Run standard reports on request for SSO colleagues and routine reports for customers
  • Support and enable non-programmatic workplace development (leveraging virtual portfolio, leaders developing leaders)
  • Apply the full spectrum of learning methods (on the job, blended, coaching / mentoring, classroom, networks)
  • Actively participate in Senior Leader Development Team
  • Contribute to program delivery and interventions in other Enterprise Learning Portfolio teams
  • Manage Contracting and Procurement activities where appropriate
  • Make sure we do all the essential training stuff H&S, Fire/Emergencies and IT Security (and make it interesting!)
Qualifications for learning & development advisor
  • Ability to harness the creative flair of our people and encourage best practice knowledge sharing
  • Presentation skills that get your audience hooked
  • Typically holds 3-5 years overall working experience
  • GMP and/or regulatory training knowledge background
  • Global Learning Management System
  • Level 1 and 2 audits
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Learning & Development Advisor Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of learning & development advisor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for learning & development advisor
  • Supporting the NI L&D Manager in the development and implementation of all L&D plans across NI including but not limited to development of train the trainer programmes, scheduling of courses and attendance management, scheduling of trainers
  • Supporting the development of a NI L&D budget and ongoing monitoring and reporting of spend against that budget
  • Supporting the curriculum development for Belfast junior recruitment initiatives Belfast BrightStarts and Academy programes
  • Supporting the design, delivery and management of the Belfast Delivery Centre learning curriculum
  • Support the development of the firm wide Solution and Services pathway learning curriculums
  • Working with all NI Service Areas to deliver advisory support on all L&D matters
  • Providing high quality analysis and reporting support to NI L&D Manager and NI Head of Talent
  • Providing (when required) input to Consulting and Firmwide projects, particularly linked with L&D budget, L&D finance and L&D operational needs
  • Supporting the L&D Manager in the collation of learning needs across the organisation
  • Being involved in the development of a suite of tools, learning material and interventions to enhance and develop line manager capability
Qualifications for learning & development advisor
  • The successful candidate will have previously worked in an administration role within an office environment
  • Expert presentation and training facilitation skills, both in-person and virtual
  • Expert consulting and coaching skills
  • Previous business and people leadership experience and storytelling preferred
  • Demonstrates comfort dealing with leaders at all levels, including senior executives
  • Engaging, inspiring personality
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Learning & Development Advisor Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of learning & development advisor. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for learning & development advisor
  • Utilising a full suite of blended learning materials to support the design and implementation of on-going programmes, events and interventions
  • Developing or sourcing Train the Trainer content and delivery to ensure consistency and on-going education of the field training team
  • Supporting the delivery and curation of various emerging talent programmes, including Apprenticeships and work experience
  • Researching the external environment, ensuring that our solutions are industry leading and strive to constantly develop our approach and offering (content and methods used)
  • Ensure all documentation is up to date and stored appropriately
  • Undertake analysis and evaluation of existing approaches to ensure materials, content and delivery methods maintain their relevance
  • Lead on talent development areas that may include Management & Leadership and Apprenticeships
  • Develop & deliver learning needs analyses, solutions and evaluation methods to agreed standards for new and existing learning events
  • Work collaboratively with team members and in partnership with wider business stakeholders to ensure L&D interventions achieve required outcomes
  • Support and deliver London-based monthly Induction activities as required
Qualifications for learning & development advisor
  • You will be able to build positive relationships and rapport with others
  • Experience in Learning & Development / Employee Development/Training or Talent Management or Experience in Management or Project Management is mandatory
  • Fluent in English and French with a good level in Arabic
  • Change agility, Learning on the fly
  • Preferably be degree educated or CIPD (or equivalent)
  • Have experience of working within a distribution environment would be beneficial
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Learning & Development Advisor Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of learning & development advisor. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for learning & development advisor
  • Development of e-learning courses including sourcing of content from Subject Matter Experts (SME’s)
  • Development of reporting frameworks, using LMS analytics to aid in business decision making initiatives
  • Provision of support to other Global learning and development projects
  • Provide specialist L&D expertise and advice to People Managers/AM’s/SM’s and colleagues
  • Work collaboratively with AM, SM and People Advisors to support succession and the development of colleagues
  • Support managers in their management of colleagues with practical L&D solutions, ensuring they understand the options available to them
  • Support and deliver new store inductions to ensure customer first delivery is consistent
  • Use a wide range of delivery methods to meet needs as appropriate
  • Carry out post intervention evaluation and review success of programmes
  • Keep up to date with and anticipate changes to working practises and procedures within Dunelm
Qualifications for learning & development advisor
  • Be a natural presenter who is comfortable and experienced at facilitating workshops and meetings
  • Be comfortable and have experience of working with staff at a range of levels
  • Have a great sense of humour, empathy and work ethic
  • Be able to demonstrate a pro-active, positive and results-orientated approach with a focus on innovative approaches to constantly improve the L&D offering to the business
  • Experience managing web based learning tools, SkillSoft
  • All candidates must be eligible for a Defence Security Clearance

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