Job Description
We're Witherslack Group, the UK's leading provider of specialist education and care for children and young people with challenging and complex special educational needs. We're growing fast, and are looking for a talented Learning & Development Advisor to join a hard-working team that's committed to making a difference.
Our level of care and education must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. Through our aspirational homes, schools and ethos, we've achieved the highest possible outcomes. With plans to help even more children/young people across the Country as we grow, we need a Learning & Development Advisor who shares our resilience and dedication to change lives.
The role
In this brand new role, you'll help support and develop people early in their careers at Witherslack Group. It's a chance be part of the implementation of our Early Careers model from scratch, helping ensure we give people a high quality experience right from the start.
You'll liaise with colleges and providers to make sure what we offer meets business needs. You will guide people through graduate and apprenticeship programmes, providing pastoral support and running action learning & networking workshops to help embed learning. You will be the individual's main point of contact through their programme, working to personalise their learning experience.
Key responsibilities
Review University and college offerings to input into creating an offer for Apprenticeships and Early Careers that meets business needs
Be the main point of contact for all new staff on Early Careers programmes - welcoming them to the group and meeting them at key points to ensure their experience is meeting their needs
Run action learning and networking workshops to help individuals understand the wider business context and access peer support
Build relationships with providers and utilise those networks to provide feedback and troubleshoot any issuesYour Profile
Energetic, positive and inclusive behaviour
Confident communicator
Engaging trainer/ facilitator
Strong coaching skills
Able to constructively challenge and give feedback to manage performanceWorking knowledge of
Leadership and Management Theory
Qualification frameworks
Apprenticeships
Learning theoryWorking with us
We know you're going to do great things. We offer a salary and benefits package that's among the best in our sector. You will receive a competitive salary, 35 days holidays, contributory pension (matched up to 5%) Life Insurance based on two times your annual base salary and a comprehensive induction, as well as extensive Group staff benefits such as Medicash Health Plan/Employee Assistance, Cycle to Work.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Marie Leadbetter, Head of Learning and Development at (url removed)
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Our level of care and education must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. Through our aspirational homes, schools and ethos, we've achieved the highest possible outcomes. With plans to help even more children/young people across the Country as we grow, we need a Learning & Development Advisor who shares our resilience and dedication to change lives.
The role
In this brand new role, you'll help support and develop people early in their careers at Witherslack Group. It's a chance be part of the implementation of our Early Careers model from scratch, helping ensure we give people a high quality experience right from the start.
You'll liaise with colleges and providers to make sure what we offer meets business needs. You will guide people through graduate and apprenticeship programmes, providing pastoral support and running action learning & networking workshops to help embed learning. You will be the individual's main point of contact through their programme, working to personalise their learning experience.
Key responsibilities
Review University and college offerings to input into creating an offer for Apprenticeships and Early Careers that meets business needs
Be the main point of contact for all new staff on Early Careers programmes - welcoming them to the group and meeting them at key points to ensure their experience is meeting their needs
Run action learning and networking workshops to help individuals understand the wider business context and access peer support
Build relationships with providers and utilise those networks to provide feedback and troubleshoot any issuesYour Profile
Energetic, positive and inclusive behaviour
Confident communicator
Engaging trainer/ facilitator
Strong coaching skills
Able to constructively challenge and give feedback to manage performanceWorking knowledge of
Leadership and Management Theory
Qualification frameworks
Apprenticeships
Learning theoryWorking with us
We know you're going to do great things. We offer a salary and benefits package that's among the best in our sector. You will receive a competitive salary, 35 days holidays, contributory pension (matched up to 5%) Life Insurance based on two times your annual base salary and a comprehensive induction, as well as extensive Group staff benefits such as Medicash Health Plan/Employee Assistance, Cycle to Work.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Marie Leadbetter, Head of Learning and Development at (url removed)
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
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