Learning Business Partner

Communicate and Influence: Possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the proven ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively across all levels of the organisation. Must be adept at building consensus, negotiating, and driving change through effective influencing strategies, ensuring alignment with strategic learning objectives.

Build and Animate a Network: Establish, nurture, and strategically manage a robust network of internal and external stakeholders, including subject matter experts, HR colleagues, business leaders, and external training providers. The role requires proactive engagement and animation of this network to share best practices, gather insights, and collaborate on the development and delivery of impactful learning solutions.

Training Administration: Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills necessary for efficient training administration. This includes managing the Learning Management System (LMS) where applicable, coordinating logistics for training events (both virtual and in-person), tracking completion rates, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal training requirements.

Ability to Problem Solve: Exhibit a strong analytical mindset and a proactive approach to identifying, assessing, and resolving complex challenges related to learning needs, delivery constraints, and stakeholder resistance. Must be able to develop creative, pragmatic, and scalable solutions that address root causes and drive continuous improvement in the learning function.

Stakeholder Management: Expertly manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, understanding their unique needs, priorities, and potential impact on learning initiatives. This involves setting clear expectations, providing regular updates, managing conflicting demands, and ensuring stakeholders feel valued and informed throughout the entire learning partnership lifecycle.