Learning and Development Business Partner

Job Description

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT (L&D) BUSINESS PARTNERUKRI - NERC - BGSThis role will be based at the BGS headquarters in Keyworth, NottinghamUKRI Pay Band EPay Band E salary range is £39,748 to £44,166 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)A great benefits package is also offered, including an outstanding pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to flexi-timeFull-time - 37 hours a week (some flexible working options may be available including hybrid/remote working - however, regular attendance on-site is required - at least 4 days per week)Permanent About usThe British Geological Survey (BGS) is an applied geoscience research centre that belongs to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and is affiliated to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). It is a world leading geological survey whose core missionis to inform government of science related to the subsurface and to undertake applied research to solve earth and environmental issues, both in the UK and globally. It is funded directly by UKRI, as well as through research grants and private sector contracts.BGS has an annual budget of approximately £60 million and employs 630 people. It has two main sites: a head office in Keyworth near Nottingham, and the Lyell Centre, which is a collaboration with Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh. BGS works with more than150 private sector organisations, has close links with 40 universities, and sponsors approximately 100 PhD students each year.We strive to promote equality and diversity across our organisation in order to continuously improve our scientific and organisational efficiency. As such, we aim to have a workforce with employees from all backgrounds with people who are passionate aboutearth science and who share our dedication to work for the good of the environment and the benefit of society.BGS is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Learning and Development (L&D) Business Partner to join the BGS Human Resources and Learning and Development Team at our headquarters in Keyworth, Nottingham.About the roleThe L&D Business Partner will work within the Human Resources (HR) function. The purpose of the role is design manage and deliver an effective customer focused L&D service which develops BGS staff and supports the delivery of the BGS business plan.The L&D Business Partner will work with the Head of Human Resources and the BGS Science and Technical Training Manager to deliver learning and development that meets the BGS business needs, adhering to UKRI policies, employment, legislation and best practice.The L&D business partner will support the Head of HR and team in progressing a range of HR related projects, strategic objectives and organisational development initiatives.About youYou should have a first degree (ideally in a HR or L&D related subject) and/or have the equivalent level of relevant/comparable work experience. Charted Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD) and a qualification in coachingand/or mediation would be desirable, as would accreditation in MBTI/Insights or a similar framework.Line management experience is an important part of the role and you will have experience of leading and motivating a team in an L&D environment.You must also have experience of effectively managing a L&D budget and knowledge of procurement processes in a training environment.Please also refer to the specific essential and desirable skills criteria for this post.How to applyApplicants are required to include a cover letter outlining their suitability for this role. We would stress the importance of this paperwork in our selection process.A well thought through application addressing the advertised essential and desirable criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV.The closing date for receipt of applications is 15th January 2023. Interviews are expected to be held late-January 2023 / Early February 2023.