Learning & Organisational Development Business Partner

Location: Lisburn
Rate: £21.78 per hour
Duration: 3 months initially, with potential for extension

We are seeking an experienced Learning & Organisational Development Business Partner to join a leading public sector organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and strategic professional to play a key role in delivering organisational development, leadership development and learning initiatives that support long-term business objectives.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a professional Learning and Organisational Development service, supporting organisational change, workforce development and leadership capability across the organisation. Working closely with stakeholders at all levels, you will contribute to the delivery of strategic people initiatives and transformation programmes that drive engagement, performance and cultural change.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert Learning and Organisational Development advice and support to managers and key stakeholders.
• Lead the design, development and delivery of organisational development and learning initiatives aligned to strategic objectives.
• Support organisational change programmes and service improvement projects.
• Design and facilitate leadership development programmes, workshops and training interventions.
• Conduct learning needs analyses and develop solutions to address organisational requirements.
• Evaluate and measure the effectiveness of learning and development activities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery against agreed timescales and objectives.
• Support performance management, employee engagement and talent development initiatives.
• Utilise technology and digital learning solutions to enhance the delivery of learning programmes.
• Contribute to policy development, workforce planning and broader HR initiatives.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate:

• A Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification.
• Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
• A minimum of three years’ experience within a Learning & Development or Organisational Development role.
• Experience designing, developing and delivering learning and organisational development interventions.
• Strong understanding of organisational development, change management and people practices.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management abilities.
• Experience completing learning needs analyses and evaluating training effectiveness.
• Strong digital and IT skills with experience developing innovative learning solutions.
• A full UK driving licence or access to transport suitable for the requirements of the role.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working within the public sector or local government.
• Recognised teaching or training qualification.
• Assessor and/or Internal Verifier qualification.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a progressive organisation by shaping learning, leadership development and organisational change initiatives that support employees and leaders across the business.

For further information or to apply, please contact us today.