Learning & Development Specialist

Crewe, England, United Kingdom

1/23/2025

Function: Human Resources

Contract: Full-time – Permanent

Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL with flexible hybrid working

Bentley Motors is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history.

Purpose of the Role

Join the Learning and Development team as the Learning and Development Specialist where you'll work collaboratively across external partners and internal stakeholders across all functions of the business. This role will deliver impactful, relevant, quality learning experiences to support the achievement of the Bentley strategy, through delivering engaging experiences that focus on the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to sustainably grow capability across the business. Reporting into the Head of Learning & Development, your main responsibilities include:

• Developing, implementing and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of learning delivered to all Colleague and Managers covering Product Technical skills e.g. PHEV and Electrical, Product Conformity and Liability, Colleague and Manager skills development, Compliance and Mandatory training
• Driving the impactful delivery of colleague, manager, and compliance skills development aligned with Bentley’s strategy, conducting skills analysis with key stakeholders, collaborating to remove blockers in learning operations, overseeing physical and digital learning solutions, manage mandatory training and induction programs, and ensure effective event delivery through comprehensive management of standards, processes, and resources
• Creating and managing project plans aligned with governance and success metrics, engage stakeholders to drive alignment and continuous improvement, overseeing learning program implementation, managing internal and external partners, tracking and reporting on program targets and risks, and document lessons learned for ongoing improvement
• Analysing organizational and external data to assess learning solutions, identifying business priorities to inform impactful design, collaborating with internal experts and partners on project delivery, driving efficiency through established standards and evaluation methods, and measuring success against performance indicators and ROI within budget constraints
• Managing supplier engagement and onboarding, building relationships with external partners and internal experts to deliver impactful learning solutions, evaluating suppliers based on established methods and service agreements, monitoring project budgets, and tracking supplier performance to ensure program delivery within time, cost, and quality measures
  
  

About The Team

The Learning & Development team is a dynamic and collaborative function that plays a critical role in driving Bentley’s transformation and growth. As we move towards our Beyond100+ strategy, we are focused on developing a culture of continuous learning and performance excellence. Our team works closely with senior leadership and subject matter experts to curate and deliver learning initiatives that not only develop technical expertise but also foster leadership and compliance capabilities across the business. You’ll be joining a team that values innovation, collaboration, and a strong passion for growth. It’s an exciting time to be part of Bentley’s journey as we lead the luxury automotive industry into a sustainable future.

About You – Skills And Experience

• Experience in Learning and Development delivery and coordination would be advantageous
• Experience in delivery of functional and cross-business projects
• Experience in implementing learning technologies via SuccessFactors or equivalent would be advantageous
• Sourcing external providers through tender/bid processes would be advantageous
• A proven track record of influencing and challenging stakeholders across the business
• Strong communication skills
• Relationship building and networking skills
  
  

What Bentley Offers

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options
• 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
• Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities
• Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months
• Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary
• Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme – you put in 6% we put in 10%
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being, including an online GP, BUPA health plans, mental health counsellors, and onsite physio
• Paid volunteering days dedicated to community giving
  
  

The Bentley Campus

Our campus is going through an exciting transformation offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops, and Legends gym.

#BelongingAtBentley

Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered.

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity, and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Beyond100+

Announced in 2020, Bentley’s ground-breaking Beyond100 strategy targets sustainable luxury mobility leadership, reinventing every aspect of the business. Building on over two decades of forward-thinking, join us as Bentley moves towards a sustainable future.

Closing date: 30 January 2025