Learning & Development Specialist

Learning & Development Specialist

Posted 1 day ago by NES Fircroft

Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Remote work

Summary: The Global Learning and Development Specialist role is a 9-month contract based in Bracknell, offering hybrid or remote working arrangements. The specialist will focus on maintaining and improving the Digital Growth Academy's learning assets, coordinating events, and supporting digital upskilling initiatives within the life sciences sector. The position requires a strong background in learning and development, digital transformation, and change management, along with excellent organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain, curate and improve Digital Growth Academy’s (DGA) library of learning materials, ensuring content is up-to-date, relevant and easily accessible.
  • Maintain and optimize DGA's operational tools and processes, including our collaboration space, reporting, documentation of the best practices and user guidelines.
  • Support the coordination of DGA’s related events and initiatives, including workshops, webinars, training sessions and upskilling programs across the department.
  • Contribute to the coordination of DGA’s awareness campaigns and to the development of DGA’s communication materials.
  • Collaborate closely with the DGA Lead to align activities with strategic objectives and identify learning needs through research and stakeholder engagement.
  • Collect and analyse data on DGA usage, learner engagement, and program outcomes.
  • Contributes to the digital upskilling of CP R&D professionals (approximately 2000-3000 people).

Key Skills:

  • 3+ years of experience in learning and development / digital transformation / change management / communication.
  • Strong understanding of digital learning platforms and content management systems.
  • Experience in event coordination, project support, change management and communication campaign preparation.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Data & Digital, Education, Human Resources or related field.
  • Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (preferably Decreed, Docebo or similar).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including advanced PowerPoint skills.
  • Knowledge of Business Analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Qlik or similar).
  • Knowledge of Change Management Frameworks (preferably Prosci’s ADKAR or similar).

Salary (Rate): 32.05

City: Bracknell

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other