Learning and Development Coordinator

Job Description

Working as part of our HR function and reporting into the Talent Development Manager, Colas are looking to hire an experienced L&D Coordinator based at our head office in Solihull, Birmingham. This is predominately a demanding, operational training role- as the function progresses, the role may migrate towards a more focused development/talent role in time. Package DescriptionAs well as a highly competitive salary, Colas offers some great benefits with this role, including: A generous pension contribution Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary) 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more) Flexible working policy Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded Ongoing training and personal/professional development Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal Main ResponsibilitiesIn this key role youll ensure training is provided for staff across the operational business and facilitate any external courses which need arranging. Youll advise managers on L&D opportunities within their teams in accordance to Colass competency trainingmatrix and ensure Colas are fully compliant from an industry ticket/cards perspective. Youll support the final stages of our Learning Management System (LMS) implementation and support the ongoing management of this tool. The Ideal CandidateWere open to considering a variety of experience, but ideally, youll have a background within the Learning and Development function and broad knowledge of L&D in general. Youll be comfortable working with key internal stakeholders and will build relationshipswith external training suppliers and managers across the business. Youll possess good communication skills, be highly organised, proactive and flexible to meet the ever-changing demands of the business. About The CompanyColas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involvedin large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a Gold Investor in People awardfor continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverseneeds and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve.Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are beingfully utilised and organisational goals are met.