LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS PARTNER

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LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS PARTNERUKRI - NERC - BGSThis role will be based at the BGS headquarters in Keyworth, NottinghamUKRI Pay Band ESalary range is £39,748 to £44,166 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)Full-time - 37 hours a weekA range of flexible working options may be available (including some hybrid/remote working which BGS is currently trialling)Permanent appointmentAbout usThe British Geological Survey (BGS) is an applied geoscience research centre that is part of 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 650 people. It has two main sites: a head office in Keyworth near Nottingham, and the Lyell Centre, which is a joint collaboration with Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh. BGS works withmore than 150 private sector organisations, has close links with 40 universities, and sponsors approximately 100 PhD students each year.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity across out organisation in order to continuously improve our scientific and organisational effectiveness. As such, we aim to have a workforce with employees from all backgrounds with people who are passionateabout earth science and who share our commitment to work for the good of the environment and the benefit of society.We will actively seek to avoid discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, race, sex or sexual orientation, being trans or a member of the non-binary community, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave or religion.The British Geological Survey has achieved Bronze status for Athena SWAN - a scheme that recognises an organisations commitment and progress in developing a diverse and inclusive workforce; we are also committed to the Disability Confident framework and,as part of UKRI, are members of Inclusive Employers.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 works within the Human Resources (HR) function. The purpose of the role is to design, manage and deliver an effective, customer focussed L&D service which develops BGS staff and supports the delivery of the BGS business plan.The L&D Business Partner will work closely with the BGS Head of Human Resources and the BGS Science & Technical Training Manager to deliver L&D activity that fully meets BGSs business needs and which adhere to UKRI policies, comply with employment legislationand best practice.This role manages a small team (2 staff members) and you will have full line management responsibilities including the annual appraisal process and supporting individual and team development needs.The L&D Business Partner will also support the BGS Head of HR and the rest of the small HR 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. You should also have graduate level membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)and a qualification in coaching and/or mediation would be highly 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 managing 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.What we offerA generous benefits package is also offered, including a very competitive pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to flexi-time.We also offer the Bike to Work scheme, free car parking, health and wellbeing support and sports/social clubs.All staff have access to a platform of learning and development opportunities and where appropriate to the role, technical/specialist training.BGS provides a range of flexible working options including flexible working patterns, compressed hours and home working so if you have a need for flexibility, please raise this in the recruitment process when your needs, balanced with the requirements ofthe role, will be fully considered.Please note that any internal BGS staff applying for this post would, if successful, be appointed to new UKRI Terms and Conditions and pay.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.Applications are being handled by UK Shared Business Services. To apply, please click apply.The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 3rd April 2022. Interviews are expected to be held in mid-April 2022.