£40000.00 - £45000.00 Per Annum
Permanent
Hybrid
Head Office
JOB TITLE: L&D – Design & Delivery Manager
LOCATION: Southern Remote Based/Office Visits
HOURS: Full Time 37.5 hours
A BIT ABOUT US
In June 2021, Just Childcare was acquired by the Partou group of companies, followed by their acquisition of All About Children in September 2022. The merger of both organisations will establish Partou UK as one of the largest childcare providers in the UK. Through organic growth and targeted acquisition, plans are in place to significantly grow the UK estate, making it an exciting and rewarding time to be part of the journey ahead.
We will continue to invest significantly in the quality of care that we provide as our offering and the optimisation of our early years learning experience that each one of our parent’s children can rightly expect to rely on through its curriculum delivery. We are on a clear growth trajectory whereby continuous further professionalisation and quality improvement go hand in hand with expansion, through the development of new locations, acquisitions, automation, and processes over time.
With over 1,000 global nursery branches catering for 75,000+ children and with over 11,000 highly skilled team members, the Partou group is a global leading childcare provider based in the Netherlands, with its group headquarters in Vianen with strong expansion ambitions that are centred around organic and inorganic growth in a broader European context.
For more information on the Partou group, please visit: https://partou-indemaatschappij.nl/en/.
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US
This role plays a pivotal part in making sure our teams are trained across the variety of needs we have and that they feel stretched, engaged and supported in their development. Engaging content that covers a variety of learning needs will be required to meet the different business projects and development plans for roles ranging from Nursery Practitioners and Nursery Managers to our support functions such as Operations, Finance & Commercial.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
As the L&D Design & Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for designing and developing effective and tailored learning materials and programs for our early years' childcare teams and Nursery Support Centre. Collaborating closely with the Head of People Experience, L&D Delivery team and Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) you will assess training needs, design and deliver curriculum, and create interactive, multimedia-rich content to enhance the professional growth of our teams. Your expertise in instructional design, educational technology, and early childhood education, including safeguarding and compliance, will be instrumental in creating impactful and engaging learning experiences that align with our business goals and objectives. You will also be responsible for the day-to-day delivery and management of the L&D team across Early Years, Management & Systems
KEY RESPONSIBILITES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Curriculum Design: Develop comprehensive and age-appropriate learning programs that align with the needs and goals of the business. Ensure the curriculum adheres to relevant educational standards and regulations including Safeguarding and Compliance
Instructional Materials Development: Design and produce a wide range of learning materials, including but not limited to e-learning modules, videos, interactive presentations, face to face training sessions, job aids, and assessments that cater to various learning styles and preferences.
Needs Analysis: Conduct thorough needs assessments to identify learning gaps and areas for improvement within the organisation. Use data-driven insights to inform the development of targeted training programs.
Collaboration: Work closely with subject matter experts, L&D team members, and stakeholders to gather information, review content, and ensure accuracy and relevance of instructional materials.
Presentation & Facilitation: Skilled in creating and delivering engaging, facilitated learning sessions across the business using a variety of delivery tools and skills depending on the subject content.
Evaluation and Improvement: Continuously monitor the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, evaluations, and assessments. Make data-driven improvements to enhance the overall learning experience and impact on job performance.
Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure that all learning materials are compliant with industry regulations, company policies, and best practices. Maintain high standards of quality throughout the instructional design process.
Professional Development: Stay up to date with advancements in early childhood education, instructional design methodologies, and relevant industry trends. Participate in workshops, conferences, and training opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.
LMS Responsibility: Be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the content on the Learning Management System, making sure that all content goes through a vigorous version control and change management process ensuring that all content available to learners is up to date and relevant.
L&D Strategy & Delivery - Working with the Head of People Experience define and implement the L&D strategy across the business for staff in settings and in our Nursery Support Centre. Coach, advise, mentor and lead the L&D team on their day-to-day duties and implementation of the L&D strategy
HOW YOU’LL SUCCEED – WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?
Multimedia rich content that scores high in quality from learners in Level 1 evaluation metrics
80%+ Level 2 evaluation scores, showcasing that the learning materials are meeting the desired outcomes
Managing timescales and workloads effectively to deliver projects on time to stakeholders and learners
Learners are engaging with our content on a continual and as when needed basis.
Current safeguarding, compliance and early years frameworks are up to date across our curriculum, so our teams are getting the most up to date content.
Implementation of the L&D strategy that impacts employee retention and supports business performance
WHAT IT TAKES
PROFFESIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:
Proven experience in instructional design in the early years childcare or education sector, with experience of safeguarding an advantage.
Familiarity with educational technology tools and platforms for e-learning and blended learning approaches.
Strong knowledge of early childhood development principles, learning theories, and adult learning approaches.
Experience in leading a team of L&D Advisors/Facilitators/Trainers
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Proficiency in multimedia authoring tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate 360, or similar software.
Detail-oriented with strong organisational and project management skills.
Passionate about learning and dedicated to delivering impactful educational experiences.
Good standard of education to GCSE level (or equivalent) or above including English and Maths
Proven relevant extensive experience in owning, delivering, influencing and advising all levels of management in a professional people business context environment.
Willingness to undertake further training to meet evolving needs of the role as legislation changes.
Willingness to travel nationally with overnight stays as required.
Holds a full driving licence and access to a vehicle with the ability to travel on requirement.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, CRM, SharePoint, Teams and other relevant electronic digital portal proficiency.
Is structured, organised, flexible and adaptable in the approach.
Instils confidence and resilience in others and is enthusiastic, pragmatic and motivating.
Confident and approachable / assertive as required and displays good self-awareness.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, analytical, conceptual thinking, problem solving, planning and execution skills.
A hand’s on ‘can do’ and ‘will do’ approach to all activities undertaken.
Can demonstrate the ability to build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with leaders and people colleagues.
Is able to manage own time and workload, juggling conflicting priorities, working effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Are passionate about treating people fairly and respectfully, in line with the desired organisational culture and its values.
Please note: This job description does not form part of the Contract of Employment. It is to be used as a key guide to the fundamental duties, professional expectations and core competencies pertaining to the role as described only and is not to be taken as a definitive all encompassed list of role deliverable responsibilities or expectations. The Company reserves the right at any time to ask the role holder to carry out other reasonable duties that are both relevant and in line with the incumbent’s skills, knowledge, and experience to aid in the organisation’s overall performance. The Company also reserves the right to review and update any part of its contents at any time. Should this be determined, you will be informed and involved in this process.
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