Senior Learning & Talent Development Business Partner

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.
For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving, and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility, and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.
 

SYSTRA Ltd are immediately hiring for a Senior L&TD Business Partner to join our thriving Talent function and drive forward the Learning & Development agenda for the UK & Ireland. Learning and Talent development is at the very heart of our business which relies entirely on the excellence and continued growth of our people. The role can be based from any of our offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds or York and benefits form the flexibility of our hybrid working approach.

Main Function of the Role:

To lead all aspects of L&TD across the SYSTRA Ltd. business in support of the business strategic objectives and aligned to the HR strategy.  Key elements include:

• To develop and deliver an effective Learning and Talent Development provision to the business in support of the business strategic goals
• Create learning interventions and effective solutions for the business in support of the annual People Plan
• Improve and develop a broad range of Talent frameworks to support the business to successfully identify, develop and retain high potential colleagues in line with the wider Group requirements
• Design and deliver a range of blended learning training packages, including Management and Leadership which is accessible to all
• Take a lead role in developing a learning culture across the SYSTRA group, to ensure a robust, fit for purpose learning offering is in place to develop our talented workforce
• Be creative in your approach to delivering the Learning & Development strategy, having an excellent understanding of the wide range of digital learning tools and ability to implement innovative workshops which engage colleagues
• Support the development of our Early Career population including the development of effective Apprenticeship and Graduate programmes which embrace both technical and non-technical pathways
• Effectively measure the success of all training and learning programmes to demonstrate their ROI

Experience Required:

• Significant experience of working in a Lead role within L&D
• Degree (or equivalent) qualified preferably in a HR related subject
• Experience working in a complex organisation with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Infrastructure industry experience would be a bonus but not essential
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with excellent stakeholder engagement experience
• Demonstrable experience of identifying and tailoring solutions from a short term and long term/strategic perspective
• Exceptional organisational skills, ideally with a clear project management perspective

Why SYSTRA?

Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility
Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.

Diversity & Inclusion
We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

Wellbeing
It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

Apply and find out more about how SYSTRA can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your application or interview process please email: reasonableadjustments@systra.com  where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria. 
As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role and if you are a returner looking to restart your career after a period outside the workplace – you could be just what we are looking for.