Technical Learning and Development Specialist

Technical Learning and Development Specialist

Key Med (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd. (OKM) | Chief Manufacturing and Supply Officer

A global leader in the medical device and technology industry, for more than 100 years Olympus has focused on making people's lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling. Our products and solutions help to diagnose, prevent, and treat illnesses, further scientific research and keep people safe.

* This role is a 2 year fixed term contract*

The Learning and Development Specialist is responsible for the sourcing, planning, design, delivery, recording and monitoring of learning, training and professional development for all Manufacturing Business Centre (MBC) employees, with particular focus on their site. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills to carry out their work activities effectively and that accurate and clear records are maintained to ensure that the organisation can evidence that training and development needs are fulfilled.

The role requires close collaboration with line managers and the MBC Training Manager to identify the skills and knowledge required by the business, both now and in the future, assessing how far employees meet this requirement and determining what training, learning and development interventions are needed to grow and retain these skills. Where applicable, you will then need to deliver the required solutions in an engaging and effective way.

• Design and expand training and development programmes based on the needs of the business and individuals.
• Produce training materials to complement/support courses provided.
• Review and revise programmes as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the work environment, including flexible learning interventions (through digital and other mechanisms).
• Deliver engaging and innovative training sessions using a variety of learning mechanisms to recognise and support different learning styles and to maximise learning and engagement.
• Collaborating with line managers and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that training activities align with Company priorities and that all learning delivery is effective in terms of outcomes and value for money. Support line managers to solve specific training problems through advice and sharing expertise Continually build cross-department collaboration, eliminating barriers and creating mutual learning and development opportunities that benefit the business
• Embed a programme of continuous evaluation and review of all training, learning and development activities to ensure that they are effective, in line with good practice and utilise current methods and technologies.
• Publish dates for training courses and promote the training sessions to maximise the number of attendees. Ensure that an effective system of record keeping is in place and maintain accurate and timely on training attendance and on the job learning to ensure audit compliance using relevant IT systems. Participate in any audits relating to Training and Development; internally and with external agencies.
  
  Produce information and data to support with analysis, audit and other reviews.
• Take the lead in forming and maintaining effective working relationships with external training providers, universities and other learning institutions. Monitor and review the progress of trainees and apprentices. Make the necessary arrangements for external trainers to deliver training in-house, including booking of meeting rooms and catering for sessions.
• Work with departments to create and maintain a network of on the job trainers, continually evaluating the effectiveness of all on-the-job activities
• Line Management of apprentices, acting as a liaison with the college and ensuring that operational issues are managed effectively, including attendance, conduct, performance and providing pastoral support.
• Minimum academic qualification: CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice, or Certificate in Training Practice, or equivalent.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including an engaging and inspiring training style which creates a good learner experience.
• Essential:
  Previous experience of delivering engaging training sessions in an inclusive way.
• Desirable:
  Previous experience of developing and delivering online/virtual training using various software packages.
• Desirable:
  Experience with in a manufacturing environment involving training activities.
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