Learning And Development Partner

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT PARTNER/SPECIALIST

Part time – 3 days per week

Hybrid Bristol based with UK travel

£32,000 - £37,000 DOE – pro-rata 3 days

WHO ARE WE?

MISSION is a group of digital marketing and communications Agencies. Employing 900+ people across 27 locations and three continents, the Group successfully combines its diverse expertise to produce Work That Counts™ for our clients, whatever their ambitions. Creating real standout, sharing real innovation and delivering real business growth for some of the world's biggest brands. www.themission.co.uk

THE PEOPLE TEAM

The People Team are based across several locations in the UK, working both onsite with Agencies and remotely. We are a professional, close-knit team, comprising of 16 specialists in Strategic Partnering, Resourcing, L&D, and People Services.

Reporting into the Senior Learning & Development Partner, this is a busy hands-on learning role that will see you working across all Agencies within the Mission Group.

MISSION PEOPLE, OUR PURPOSE

What: To grow MISSION’s Individual, Collective and Organisational capability to expect, enable and achieve creative and commercial success.

How: Through pragmatism, commerciality, integrity and empathy, we cultivate the culture and conditions in which each person can excel in their craft to contribute their best value individually and collaboratively.

THE ROLE

Are you passionate about developing people and craving more autonomy in your career?

Join our vibrant team where you'll collaborate closely with our MarTech agencies, bring your innovative ideas into learning, and tap into your creative potential! Engage with diverse teams, tailoring learning experiences, whether digital, coaching-based, or through external partnerships. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your partnering skills, influence our learning culture at the Mission, and shape the future of our talented team members.

YOUR L&D RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and facilitate learning solutions that satisfy the needs of a diverse set of learners (blended learning); face to face, microlearning, webinars, interactive modules, quick reference guides, job aids, videos, online courses, etc.
• Support the Senior L&D Partner in conducting learning needs analysis, and measuring learning effectiveness
• Optimise our LMS so it is learner centric, relevant, and kept up to date.
• Implement and coordinate programmes, support apprenticeship opportunities, and emerging talent Initiatives.
• Assist with end-to-end design, development, and facilitation of learning content, from initial concept through final implementation.
• Coordinate internal and external training logistics, manage agency participation, and oversee all operational aspects.

YOUR PARTNERING ROLE

• Work with our People Team and our agencies to understand their needs and develop effective measurable learning plans
• Feed data into the group plan and ensure we offer learning on up-to-date topics
• Explore up to date L&D initiatives with a growth mindset and a keen eye for the latest trends.
• Work with the Senior L & D Partner on learning strategy, planning and solutions
• Support learning projects, managing multiple stakeholders, across our agencies.
• Visualise and work on project progress with Senior L&D Partner and People Team, adeptly managing hybrid work settings.

WHAT DO I NEED?

We’re seeking a confident communicator with demonstrable experience presenting to clients and facilitating engaging learning experiences. Ideally, you’ll have a background in L&D or a similar role, along with relevant qualifications such as CIPD Level 3 or coaching certifications. Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills are essential, as is the ability to use data insights to improve learning outcomes. Experience developing apprentice or graduate programmes is a plus. You’ll be highly organised, detail-focused, and proficient in MS Office, with excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills. A proactive, collaborative approach and a positive attitude are key to thriving in our supportive team environment.

AND IN RETURN…

This is a great opportunity to join a progressive business with an expanding people offering, being a part of a great team culture. You will have autonomy to get the job done, with as much support as you need, when you need it. We are a collaborative working environment, with the opportunity to work with a range of people across several different businesses.

• 25 days’ holiday, increasing to 29 after 2 years’ service + plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme, with enhanced Employer contributions after 1 years’ service
• Medical Cash Plan – including employee assist programme, contributions to dental, optical, physio etc.
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme, via Salary Sacrifice
• Employee Discount Scheme – an online platform for all staff offering a variety of discounts at various shopping outlets, gyms etc
• Outstanding training and progression, including access to LinkedIn Learning and The Mission Group Learning Management System
• Mission Share Purchase Scheme
• Regular staff social events
• Company Christmas closure (4 days will be used from your annual leave)
• Cycle To Work scheme

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed (Level 1) Employer. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to; ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, communicating and promoting vacancies, offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria.