Part Time Learning and Development Manager

We are supporting a leading performing arts institution, based in the heart of London, with their search for a new Learning and Development Manager . This is a permanent role paying £45,000 (though there may be some flexibility) and as part of their benefits package, they offer a range of discounts to shows, as well as access to rehearsals! Line management of an L&D Coordinator Support the delivery of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Lead on the identification of organisational, departmental and individual training and development needs, and design and manage a programme of activities to meet these in line with the available resources Work with the Senior HR Management Team to develop training Liaise with the Director of Operations and the Health and Safety team to deliver training solutions in response to identified health and safety training needs Promote adoption of the 70:20:10 model of learning and development and encourage staff to take ownership of their own development beyond formal training Manage the selection of and relationships with external training providers Manage and facilitate ongoing management development initiatives, including training, mentoring, coaching and action learning Design and deliver in-house training programmes Monitor and report on the completion of mandatory and compliance training Lead on the quality control and systematic evaluation of the effectiveness and impact of learning and development initiatives Manage and report on the effective use of the training budget; Experience leading an L&D function Discounts to shows Discounted classes Concessions at local shops/restaurants/gyms etc. Subsidised canteen and coffee bar 40 hours per week ~ Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm (flexible) ~ This is a hybrid role with circa 2 days per week home-working James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible.

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