Learning and Development Partner

We're looking for a passionate and people-focused Learning & Development Partner to help colleagues learn, grow and succeed.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build their career in Learning & Development, previous L&D experience is preferred, however, we will consider relevant and/or transferrable skill(s)

Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll support the design and delivery of engaging learning experiences that build capability, drive performance and enhance the colleague experience.

You'll play a key role in delivering a blend of Health, Safety & Legal training, behavioural development and leadership learning, helping colleagues and managers develop the skills they need to be successful. This role is field-based and involves regular travel across our locations, with occasional pre-planned evening and weekend activity to support business needs.

• Partnering with stakeholders to identify learning and development needs.
• Supporting the design, development and delivery of engaging learning solutions and programmes.
• Creating learning experiences that utilise a variety of delivery methods, including face-to-face and digital learning.
• Building strong working relationships with colleagues across the business to understand priorities and challenges.
• Supporting leadership, behavioural and compliance learning initiatives.
• Evaluating learning effectiveness through feedback, data and learner insights.
• Using learning outcomes and business feedback to continuously improve programmes and learning experiences.
• Promoting inclusive and accessible learning opportunities for all colleagues.
• Supporting business change and capability-building initiatives.
• Ensuring learning activities comply with relevant governance, compliance and safety requirements.
• Managing your workload effectively to deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timescales.

• Experience working in a fast-paced operational, retail, foodservice, wholesale, customer-facing or people-focused environment.
• Previous experience coaching, mentoring, training or supporting others to learn in addition to knowledge of learning platforms would be advantageous.
• A passion for helping people learn, develop and achieve their potential.
• Confidence presenting information and facilitating discussions with groups of colleagues.
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

This role would suit someone who is passionate about people development and is looking to take the next step into a Learning & Development career, bringing transferable skills from an operational, retail, customer-facing or people-focused background.

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers; some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk