Learning & Development Business Partner

NORTH EAST (Ref 715) PERMANENT

£55k - £60k + benefits, hybrid working

Are you passionate about unlocking potential and driving meaningful development across an organisation? Do you thrive on creating impactful learning strategies and nurturing talent? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

This is a newly created role, giving the exciting opportunity to create your own vision. We’re looking for a dynamic Learning & Development Business Partner to lead and shape the L&D strategy, delivering engaging training programmes, and building a culture of continuous learning across the business.

This is a high-impact role with autonomy and scope to innovate. You’ll be:

• Leading entire projects and processes.
• Influencing decision-making at senior levels.
• Driving improvements in systems and processes.
• Helping shape the future of the workforce.

What’s involved

As L&D Business Partner, you’ll be at the heart of the people development journey. Your role will include:

• Designing and executing the annual learning and training plans.
• Leading a team of 3 trainers within the Operations Function.
• Developing competency frameworks and career pathways that are inclusive and transparent.
• Driving leadership development and talent management initiatives.
• Building strong relationships with external partners including colleges, universities, and training providers.
• Managing the early careers strategy, including apprenticeships, graduate schemes, and school outreach.
• Ensuring compliance with GDPR and audit requirements in all training-related processes.
• Contribute to the planning stage of a new HRIS system to be implemented early 2026

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll collaborate closely with:

• Internal stakeholders: Leadership Team, Functional Leaders, and Board Members.
• External partners: Training vendors, colleges, universities, and auditors.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who:

• Connects with curiosity, purpose, and impact.
• Leads with integrity and confidence and isn’t afraid to challenge constructively.
• Is a subject matter expert in L&D processes and practices.
• Has excellent coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills.

Qualifications:

• CIPD qualification preferred (but not essential).
• Practical knowledge of project management is a plus.