Development Advisor

About Oh Polly

Founded in 2015, Oh Polly is a fast-growing, social first fashion brand that creates trend driven, high quality premium products. With a focus on innovation, global responsibility, and ethics. We've built a combined social following of over 10 million across our brands, including Bo+Tee; our active wear line. Operating across multiple global offices, we are a dynamic team offering ambitious individuals the chance to thrive, grow, and take their careers to the next level.

The Role :

To implement and develop the organisation's Learning & Development strategy and deliver HR advisor support. ( HR advisor training will be given)

This role is ideal for an experienced L&D professional who is confident operating independently in learning design and delivery, and who is looking to broaden their HR generalist experience within a fast-paced e-commerce fashion environment.

Key Responsibilities

Learning & Development (Primary Focus)

• Design, implement and continuously improve the Company's L&D strategy in line with business objectives.
• Conduct training needs analysis across departments.
• Design and deliver engaging workshops (e.g. management development, performance management, communication skills, onboarding, compliance training).
• Build structured development pathways (e.g. team leader programmes, future managers program.
• Own and continuously improve the onboarding and induction experience.
• Manage and develop the LMS and ensure accurate training records.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness through feedback, KPIs and performance outcomes.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Coach line managers on development planning and capability building.
• Identify external training providers where required and manage relationships.
• Ensure mandatory training compliance across the business.

• Provide first-line HR advice to managers on policies, procedures and employee relations matters. (with guidance)
• Support on low-level ER matters (e.g. absence management, probation reviews, minor conduct/performance issues).
• Assist with formal meetings where required.
• Contribute to people reporting (absence, turnover, training data).
• Support annual HR cycles (performance review, salary review, engagement surveys).
• Support positive employee engagement and culture initiatives.
• Comply with UK employment legislation and company policies.

• Champion company values and behaviours.
• Support internal communications relating to learning, engagement and people
• initiatives.
• Contribute ideas to enhance employee experience in a fast-paced, trend-driven
• fashion environment.
• Act as a visible and approachable member of the People team.

• Proven experience in an L&D role. (minimum 2-3 years)
• Experience in designing and delivering training programmes Independently.
• Experience in conducting training needs analysis and building structured learning plans.
• Experience supporting employee relation cases and completing basic HR tasks.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment. (Retail, Fashion,
• E-commerce or Similar preferred)
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to design engaging. Modern learning content. (both in- person and virtual)
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence managers.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical mindset - able to measure impact of L&D initiatives.
• Strong IT skills (MS Office; experience with LMS desirable).

• Salary: £28,000
  -32,000
• 50% discount on Oh Polly and Bo+Tee products
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Learning and development opportunities
• Company pension
• Regular company social events