Learning & Development Business Partner

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK branch of a global materials service conglomerate as a Learning & Development Business Partner, on a 12-month FTC. They are looking for someone who can provide an innovative and forward-thinking approach to their L&D offering, to build capability, strengthen culture, and support organisational growth.

Key Responsibilities

This is a strategic and operational L&D Business Partner role, where you will deliver digital learning, partner with stakeholders, lead leadership development, and manage apprenticeships, all with the focus on building organisational capability and performance.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience working in a small or lean L&D function with responsibility for both strategy and hands-on delivery.
• Experience building skills matrix, competency frameworks, and capability models.
• Background in commercial/operational environments (ideally manufacturing or engineering).
• Experience designing and supporting commercial development programmes.
• Strong leadership development experience (SLT, managers, emerging leaders).
• Confident facilitator across varied audiences.
• Experience developing career pathways and progression frameworks.
• Hands-on LMS administration experience.
• Data-driven approach to L&D.
• Experience managing apprenticeship programmes.
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits Package

• Hybrid working model
• Annual car allowance
• Travel expenses up to a certain amount

Interview Process

Two-stage interview process:

• First stage via MS Teams – WC 19 January
• Second stage face-to-face – WC 26 January