Job Title: Learning and Development Business Partner
Type: Permanent
Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum + benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Are you a Learning and Development Business Partner looking to drive real change?
We are seeking a dynamic, relationship-focused professional to spearhead our digital transformation.
In this role, you will coach and mentor stakeholders to success, collaborating with key partners to deliver continuous improvement.
Your expertise in learning and development will be crucial in enhancing performance and supporting our commitment to continuous development. Join us in shaping the future!
What you’ll be doing
You’ll use your expertise in L&D to:

• Work in partnership with the Senior L&D BP to execute an L&D strategy to meet current and future business need.
• Operate as a business partner or internal consultant to understand the digital literacy and needs of the business, procuring, designing and delivering learning and development activity to support this.
• Maximise the ‘as is’ learning and development eco-system at Seashell, taking advantage of opportunities to embed digital or blended learning solutions, whilst keeping abreast of upcoming technologies that we might take advantage of as our eco-system changes.

What we’re looking for:

• A knowledge of the Charity, Care and Education sector
• Passion for coaching and developing stakeholders
• Strong experience partnering and influencing hiring managers at all levels throughout the entire recruitment cycle.
• Previous experience delivering digital maturity projects
• A demonstratable background in training and delivery both in person and virtually
• Strong relationship and rapport building skills Influencing, negotiating, and consulting skills, particularly with senior stakeholders.
• Project management experience with a digital focus
• Working knowledge of learning and leadership theory and models, with the ability to apply practically to respond to needs
• Experience of working with a variety of Learner Management systems, ideally with Learner Experience features.
• Tact and discretion, when dealing with confidential information.
• Strong organisational and process management skills.

*Please request a full copy of the Job Description by contacting a member of our team.
Think this role sounds like the right fit? Apply now and our recruitment team will be in touch.
What we can offer you:
Our detailed 2-week induction program ensures that all Seashell employees gain the essential knowledge to work within our amazing setting. With our commitment to ongoing training and development through appraisals and supervisions we encourage career progression and development throughout the business.
Other benefits include:

• Free membership to the Trusts inclusive gym, fitness centre and swimmingpool
• Access to a range of onsite fitness classes including yoga, Zumba and more
• Discounts on cinema tickets, high street shopping, travel, days out and more Private Health Care – through Benenden giving access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advise.
• Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Employee recognition and reward Summer and Winter events.
• Paid Enhanced DBS

How to apply:
Please upload your CV to apply. As part of our safer recruitment policy, you will be
asked to complete a Compliance Application Form, and successful candidates will
be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be
taken.
About Seashell Trust
We provide a caring environment that is safeguarded and committed to promoting
learning, respect and independence, as well as dignity for all of our students.
We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly
skilled and committed talent who share our vision and values!
We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive
employer and welcome all applications.
Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will
be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an
interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.
This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,
young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment.
Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to
achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members
of their communities.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Application question(s):

• Are you able to reliably commute to the office (SK8 6RQ) three days a week or more to deliver training?
• What is your knowledge or understanding of Autism and complex needs?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 20/09/2024