| Job Type: | permanent | Duration: | |
| Category: | Human Resources | Recruiter Reference: | SDX/TP/1149008/109099 |
| URL for Applications: | Apply Here | Salary: | £40,000 |
Package Description
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Access to ongoing training and development programs
- Countless opportunities to grow within the company
- Full training and full protective uniform supplied
- Health and wellbeing incentives
- Reward and Recognition schemes
- Flexible working considered
- Volunteering days
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life Assurance
- Free meals and parking on site
We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
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Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Job Introduction
The L&D manager will promote and develop a learning culture within the establishment by managing a range of learning and development activities which are aligned to the business strategy and comply with contractual and legislative requirements.
This includes:-
Working within a unique environment of a privately managed Category B prison establishment, which holds up to 888 male offenders.
Working with a diverse workforce of 450+ employees who either work directly with prisoners or support the prison to run effectively.
Finding learning solutions for a variety of customers with varying needs such as shift working, limited access to IT and other challenges.
Supporting the Director in delivering the vision for HMP Lowdham Grange, by ensuring that the prison operates effectively with the corporate and local values, Business Plans and People Plans.
Working with other L&D Managers within the Justice and Government segments to ensure consistency and quality of delivery, materials and methods.
Working with Apprenticeship Lead to ensure successful delivery of Focus Ahead, our self-delivered apprenticeship programme for Prison Custody Officers.
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers
Main Responsibilities
- Research, devise, implement and manage the local learning and development plan
- Monitor and proactively manage the establishment’s training budget
- Proactively work with Senior Managers to understand the short- and medium-term learning requirements for the site and take accountability for site strategy in conjunction with the HRBP and wider business
- Coordinate and manage learning and development solutions in response to assessed operational need, including statutory and mandatory training, mentoring, apprenticeships and flexible learning options as appropriate
- Develop and deliver training modules using a variety of training methods to meet a variety of learning styles
- Implement evaluation strategies to monitor and continuously improve the effectiveness and quality of learning and development solutions
- Coach employees in business relevant topics, including Aspire and Personal Development Plans (PDRs)
- Creation of quality career plans using Ingenium and Talent and Succession processes within Aspire
- Ensure accurate records of all training undertaken by all staff at the establishment are maintained appropriately and book courses in a timely fashion along with associated administration being completed
- Provide monthly management information as required
- Ensure diversity, equality and inclusion practices are upheld in all L&D activities
- Take accountability for the Learning Resources including the Learning Suite and the monitoring of any Health & Safety Issues
- Coordinate and manage the Operational and Non-Operational Training Programmes including inductions for everyone and Initial Training Courses for Prison Custody Officers and Operational Support Officers
- Support the recruitment process, Welcome Evenings, Graduations, in partnership with PeopleCentre Team and HRBP
- Responsibility for employee induction and initial development requirements and liaising with managers over requirements for completion of probationary paperwork in accordance with Policy
- Act as first point of contact for Auditors regarding learning and development and record audits
- Assist with the coordination of relevant assessments by professional bodies and site actions required to ensure we maintain the required standards
- Attendance at key monthly site meetings, including Health & Safety and Diversity and Inclusion
- Chair a monthly Learning and Development Committee Meeting with key stakeholders
- Contribution to the successful development and/or implementation of learning & development related policies – ensuring managers are fully aware of key processes i.e. requests for professional study
- Monitor use of Aspire and PDRs across site and report back to SMT; work to ensure all frontline employees have a PDR and that Aspire timelines are met and the platform is used appropriately
- Ad-hoc project work to ensure that we continuously improve our learning processes and procedures
- Attend local schools/colleges, careers fairs, job centres etc to help build relationships and educate the general public on prison life and roles required
- Be an active member of the SoEngaged Team and take the lead for Stop Hunger on site
- Assistance with other activities as directed by HRBP and Senior Leadership Team
- Implement new learning initiatives aligned to business strategy i.e. our Employee Value Proposition
- Embed and promote new innovative learning solutions and platforms at site, such as the Ingenium Learning Management System (LMS)
- Take ownership of own personal development and undertake continual personal development (CPD) throughout duration of employment in the role
Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
- Experience in research, design, coordination and delivery of learning and development solutions
- Experience in managing expenditure and budgets
- Strategic thinking and ability to understand business needs and planning
- Experience of working with stakeholders at all levels of business
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and manage a diverse remit
- Ability to manage and maintain L&D information systems
- Exceptionally organised and the ability to communicate clearly by a variety of means
Desirable
- Experience working in a custodial environment
- Relevant Training / HR qualification or working towards
About The Company
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.