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Learning and Development Consultant

Employer
DS Smith
Location
London, England
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
20 Oct 2021

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About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity in the Group Learning & Development (L&D) function for an L&D Specialist to join us on a 12 month fixed-term contract and act as a key member of the team, helping to support the DS Smith L&D agenda around the world as we continue to develop the skillsets of our employees.

You will be responsible for the design and deployment of group-wide L&D initiatives, ensuring all regions follow best practice as set out by the Centre of Excellence. This will require you to provide expert guidance and advice, plan and prepare for key L&D activities, project manage various programmes, and provide support with company mergers and acquisitions.

Another important part of your role will be the responsibility for systems and e-learning. You'll be overseeing the Skillsoft/Percipio platforms and monitoring usage, ensuring that content is fit for purpose and then marketing it optimally so that we can reach as many relevant colleagues as possible. You will support subject matter experts in the creation of e-learning material, and spend time on Workday, using insights functions to report on and refine the L&D agenda.

Note - this role is a 12 month fixed-term contract.

About you

Minimum requirements:

  • Proven track record working in Learning & Development
  • Experience working in a fast moving, high volume, and global environment
  • Degree qualified, or equivalent
  • A strong communicator with the confidence to present to various stakeholders in different divisions and countries
  • Ability to build excellent working relationships and influence key decisions in the L&D community

Preferred requirements:

  • Pyschometric testing qualifications would be advantageous (Insights, Kornferry, etc)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Car allowance
  • Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
  • Private medical insurance
  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Location - Euston Road, London

Company

About us

DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and papermaking operations. We play a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods and industrials. 

Through our purpose of ‘Redefining Packaging for a Changing World’ and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society – replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions. Our bespoke box-to-box in 14 days model, design capabilities and innovation strategy sits at the heart of this response. 

Headquartered in London and a member of the FTSE 100, DS Smith operates in 34 countries employing around 30,000 people and we are a Strategic Partner of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Our history can be traced back to the box-making businesses started in the 1940s by the Smith family.

Our people

At DS Smith we have a concept of Growing Together which describes the way we approach people development. Growing Together is a two-way commitment between employees and the business. It is a way of working, a mind-set and a commitment.

One of our strategic goals is to realise the potential of our people. This is only possible if we provide developmental opportunities to our people that allow them to grow, contribute more effectively and enjoy the rewards of a successful career.

People development is more than just changing jobs. It is about growing through experiences in both familiar and unfamiliar situations within a supportive environment.

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