Job Introduction
We’re looking for a Learning and Development expert to own and lead the design and delivery of projects which support and enable our people to perform at their best, regardless of role or seniority. Our people carry out complex and diverse professional roles in a hybrid working environment, so you will need to show evidence of delivering innovative products to suit a variety of needs through different channels such as virtual, digital and other non-traditional methods, although face-to-face facilitation and delivery also forms part of the role, meaning that strong presentation skills are required.
The Learning and Development (L&D) consultant reports to the L&D Business Partner and works with a team of peer L&D consultants and advisors, often collaborating with other People teams such as Talent and OD and People Management and Wellbeing. You will be expected to coach and mentor L&D advisors to aid their professional development and will use your considerable professional expertise to consult across the business, ensuring your products fit the needs of stakeholders and deliver high-impact results at pace.
Selection Process
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During the application stage you will be assessed against your experience in line with essential requirements set out in the person specification.
Throughout the remainder of the recruitment process we may also assess your Behaviours, Experience, Strengths, Technical skills and Values.
We anticipate that interview will take place end of Sept/start of Oct.
Main Responsibility
Consultancy:
- Develop an excellent understanding of the organisation’s business priorities, structures, and skills profile.
- Work with key stakeholders to understand business issues and learning needs, diagnose problems and advise on L&D interventions which have measurable benefits and impact.
- Lead or contribute to the development and delivery of live training programmes and sessions on a variety of topics in line with the People strategy, at the direction of an L&D Business Partner.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of senior leadership development interventions and other Talent/OD projects as and when required.
- Champion and contribute to the delivery of organisational change/development in line with the corporate strategy.
- Design and lead facilitated discussions, workshops and activities with multidisciplinary groups and colleagues at all levels of the organisation, for example, ‘live’ LNA, root cause analysis, etc.
- Promote the work of the team and inspire others about learning and development through speaking in meetings, delivering presentations and networking at events and conferences.
- Drive a learning culture during every conversation, utilising the 70:20:10 model of development.
- Maintain and deliver the New Manager’s Programme.
- Form and nurture professional relationships and links with internal stakeholders, teams, and networks.
- Contribute to the delivery of the IOPC People Strategy through matrix working across the directorate.
- Participate in workforce planning exercises, ensuring development needs are identified.
- Devise plans to address development needs identified during workforce planning.
- Maintain the corporate induction.
- Work with stakeholders to develop digital storyboards.
Business & workflow management:
- Responsible for the delivery of L&D work packages/projects through effective self-management, prioritisation, and collaboration with others.
- Work closely with managers and peers across the team to continuously re-evaluate and re-prioritise workloads to ensure a smooth delivery of L&D products to the business.
- Contribute to the L&D business and budget planning process by providing stakeholder feedback, business analytics and LNA results amassed through consultancy work.
- Follow procurement and contracting guidance when working with external providers.
- Develop, draft and present high-quality L&D proposals.
- Research, develop, draft, and amend L&D strategies and policies at the direction of the L&D Business Partner.
- Deputise for the L&D Business Partner in their absence.
- Ensure all work undertaken aligns with and contributes towards to our business strategies and plans.
- Regular and consistent use of internal guidance, policies, systems and processes to input/access key information.
Teamwork & development:
- Coach and mentor L&D advisors, supporting their personal and professional development.
- Commit to a culture of high performance by embracing opportunities for personal and professional growth on the team by having regular development conversations, giving, and receiving constructive feedback.
- Actively contribute to team communication and collaboration platforms.
Learning and Development expertise:
- Maintain credibility and professional expertise through driving own continuous professional development, keeping abreast of industry advances.
- Disseminate your learning, share good practice and ideas for improvement with the team and wider organisation.
- Ensure all L&D activities are underpinned by Equality (EIA) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
- Ensure L&D products add value and demonstrate impact and return on investment through effective evaluation.
- Engage with relevant external organisations to carry out benchmarking activities, access peer learning opportunities and seek out good practice.
- Support and guide individuals through their professional qualifications, apprenticeships and CPD activities.
- Encourage and support staff to embrace and develop a learning culture across the business
The Ideal Candidate
Essential Experience
- CIPD Level 5 qualification in L&D consultant or equivalent/higher qualification/experience.
- Knowledge of learning and development practices, and current theories.
- Knowledge of leadership and management development theories and practical application in the workplace.
- Knowledge of the learning methodologies.
- Experience of developing, delivering, and evaluating learning to a range of audiences with differing abilities.
- Good understanding of learning theories & practice and demonstrable experience of applying these concepts in a live environment.
- Proven experience of live training delivery
- Experience of identifying and solving problems through analysis and consultation.
- Experience of leading, facilitating, and motivating groups to achieve collaborative outcomes.
- Experience of managing a high workload within a rapidly changing environment.
- Experience of writing high quality and complex business documents.
- Experience of effectively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
- (Desirable) Professional experience of Learning & Development in a public sector, or legislative context.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills, including oral, written and presentation.
- Excellent facilitation skills, and the ability to ‘read the room’ to pivot, if necessary.
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
- The ability to work in an environment with competing priorities and demands.
- The ability to motivate self and others.
Reasonable Adjustments
- Extra time for presentations or interview questions
- Formatting changes such as colours for text or background on written assignments
- Questions presented in writing during interviews
If you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitment@policeconduct.gov.uk
Package Description
- 27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days)
- Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave
- Civil Service pension
- Civil Service maternity leave package
- PAM employee assistance programme
- Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup
- Car Leasing Scheme
- Staff networks focused on each of the protected characteristics – run for staff, by staff:
- Enable Network
- Welsh Network
- Pride and LGBTQI+ Network
- Sex and Family Network
- Race, Religion and Belief Network
- Age Network
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity behaviours
Additional Information:
**This role was advertised in July 2024, previous applicants need not apply.**
The IOPC is not eligible to participate in the Civil Service transfer process, therefore successful candidates will not be able to transfer to the IOPC on their existing terms and conditions.
The IOPC does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out for the successful candidate during the pre-employment process.
Any move to the Independent Office for Police Conduct from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may, however, be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
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Emotional Consideration:
In performing this role, you may have occasional exposure to distressing material which will likely be impactful, traumatic and challenging. Given the nature of the work, it is also possible that you will have contact with individuals who are experiencing extreme distress. The IOPC recognises this and offers all staff a range of wellbeing provisions, including TRiM (Trauma Risk Management) peer-to-peer support, a dedicated Wellbeing Advisor, and access to free confidential counselling. All staff are strongly encouraged to proactively access and engage with the support available. If you would like to speak about this element of the role with somebody already doing similar work at the IOPC, please contact humanresources@policeconduct.gov.uk and this can be arranged.
About the Company
As a completely independent organisation, the IOPC seeks to uphold the rights of the public and investigate the most serious matters, including deaths following police contact, to promote learning and influence change in policing. The IOPC is an organisation steeped in history, influenced by significant figures such as Stephen Lawrence and Sir William Macpherson. We are looking for people to uphold our core values, and in return we will give you a supportive and inclusive work environment to flourish in.
Be yourself
The IOPC is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity in everything we do. Our vision is to be, and to be seen as, a leader in inclusive employment and services, demonstrating this ethos in everything that we do.
- As a silver standard Stonewall employer, we continue to commit to being a LGBTQ+ employer through the work of our Pride LGBTQ+ Staff Network, creating welcoming environments for lesbian, gay, bi and queer people.
- We are pleased to share that we are a signatory of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. The Charter is composed of five calls to action for leaders and organisations across all sectors.
- Being a Disability Confident employer, the IOPC is dedicated to removing the barriers for disabled people to thrive in the workplace.
- Our Staff Networks are constantly working to make the IOPC the leaders of inclusive employment, from our Allyship Programme to Welsh Language Standards and our Know the Line Policy, we are constantly seeking new ways to create an environment for all to develop and thrive.
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