Learning & Development Advisor

Job type: Permanent

Location: Wrightbus

Closing date: Thursday 18 Sep 2025 08:00

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates. We therefore encourage early applications.

The Job Summary: Learning & Development Advisor

Wrightbus is the fastest growing production company in Europe. We have an exciting new opportunity for a Learning and Development Advisor, to support and drive the implementation of our Learning & Development strategy.

The Role

Performance & Development

• Support the Learning and Development strategy, training needs analysis, and training plan development.
• Assist in creating ISO9001-compliant L&D policies, procedures, and practices.
• Develop and deliver training programmes aligned with business objectives.
• Coordinate the annual training diary and maintain the skills matrix accurately.
• Report on KPIs to measure L&D effectiveness and support corrective actions.
• Embed training processes on site and assist with improvement initiatives.
• Identify and apply for training funding, ensuring audit support mechanisms.
• Represent Wrightbus in forums on skills and training needs.
• Negotiate with training providers and maintain documentation.
• Support succession planning mechanisms across Wrightbus.
  
  

Apprentice/Student Management

• Support and expand the Apprenticeship Programme with appropriate resources.
• Collaborate with educational institutions to promote Wrightbus opportunities.
• Assist in apprentice recruitment and build supportive relationships.
• Ensure apprentice/student safety, site induction, and PPE provision.
  
  

Employee Engagement

• Integrate CSR activities into engagement and support training for small businesses/charities.
• Promote an employee-centric approach that reflects employee needs.
  
  

Onboarding

• Support an induction process that aligns with best practice and embeds engagement while meeting legal/business requirements.
• P&D Information System / Reports
• Ensure timely and accurate system updates.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports to support performance review and improvement.
• Assist with timely and accurate grant claim submissions.
  
  

Other Performance and Development Duties

• Advise managers and employees on enquiries.
• Support team member development and training material creation.
• Ensure training materials meet Wrightbus standards.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant training databases.
• Develop and standardize L&D processes and systems.
• Conduct audits and process reviews for proper implementation.
• Attend stakeholder meetings to report on training delivery.
• Lead and manage L&D projects aligned with strategy.
  
  

Essential Criteria

• 3rd Level qualification or above & 12 months' recent continuous experience working in a learning & development environment. Or 2 years recent experience in a Learning & Development role within the last 5 years.
• Demonstrable experience of developing and co ordinating onboarding for new employees.
• Strong experience of utilising computerised system collate training information and create relevant reports.
• Previous experience of ensuring that employees receive mandatory training to meet legal requirements.
  
  

Benefits

4% discretionary bonus

Life Insurance

Medicash scheme

Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney's.

Free car parking

Canteen

Career progression

Professional development

Flexitime

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