Learning and Development Consultant; FTC

* Please note this role is a FTC of a minimum of 12 months, with potential to become permanent.

Established in 1982, Bytes has grown rapidly and now employs over 800+ people across 6 locations in the UK and Ireland. Our turnover in Financial Year 2024 was in excess of £2bn. We work with SME’s, corporates and public sector organisations to modernise and digitally transform their IT infrastructures.

We invest in our employees through on-going support, training and advice to help them achieve their career aspirations, rewarding success both financially and personally. There is opportunity to grow and move internally which can be seen through our long-standing employees who have developed existing and new skills to move into senior positions in the organisation leaving space for new team members to begin their journey.

• Over 800 staff (plans to double in size over the next 5 years)
• Operating from modern, hybrid working environments with offices in Leatherhead, Reading, London, Manchester, Port Solent and Dublin.
• Winners of an array of industry awards
• Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work
• Excellent training and career prospects offered
• Fantastic office with gym, canteen, open plan, smart casual dress code, regular incentives and company events
• Supporters of 85+ charities with strong commitment to diversity and sustainability

The L&D Consultant is responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating high quality learning solutions that build capability, improve performance, and support organisational objectives. The role works in partnership with stakeholders to diagnose learning needs and provide pragmatic, evidence-based learning solutions.

• Working with leaders, managers, and subject matter experts to identify learning and capability gaps.
• Translate business priorities into targeted learning solutions aligned with organisational strategy.
• Use data, feedback, and performance metrics to inform recommendations.
• Design engaging learning solutions using a blend of delivery methods
• Create learning materials that reflect best practice and is accessible, relevant, and inclusive.
• Deliver high-quality training sessions and workshops (in-person and/or virtual).
• Facilitate group learning, discussions and reflective practice with confidence and credibility.
• Adapt delivery styles to meet the needs of different audiences and learning preferences.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on learning and development approaches.
• Manage multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously.
• Use insights to continually improve learning solutions.
• Contribute to the development of L&D frameworks, pathways, and standards.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to consult, influence, and build effective relationships at all levels.

• Professional qualification in Learning & Development, HR or related discipline (e.g. CIPD Level 5 or above).

• At least 2 years of experience in delivering training.

• Expert knowledge in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Strong PowerPoint and other Office Tools.