L&D Advisor

L&D Advisor Manchester, UK Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Permanent full time Are you ready to take the next step in your career within IRIS Software Group? We’re excited to announce an internal opportunity for a passionate and driven Senior Learning & Development Advisor to join our dynamic L&D team! If you’re eager to make a difference in our culture of continuous learning and development, this is the role for you. In this pivotal position, you’ll empower your fellow colleagues with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. You’ll support development programmes that align with our business goals while anticipating future needs. Plus, you’ll be instrumental in driving our apprenticeship programmes, making a lasting impact on our future talent! Please Note: This position is primarily remote, but be prepared for occasional travel to our IRIS Software offices to deliver engaging onsite training sessions. What will you be doing? In your role, you’ll have the chance to: * Shape Learning Strategies: Collaborate with the L&D Manager to create an engaging Learning and Development strategy that fosters a blended learning environment for all IRIS employees. * Deliver Inspiring Workshops: Design and facilitate both virtual and face-to-face workshops that resonate with our teams and ignite their learning journey. * Foster a Coaching Culture: Lead by example to cultivate a supportive environment where coaching thrives and everyone feels empowered to grow. * Partner for Success: Work closely with the Talent Programme Manager to ensure our succession programmes, like the High Potential programme, provide exciting development opportunities for our internal talent. * Enhance Skills Across Teams: Support your colleagues in strengthening their skills through targeted learning interventions that inspire collaboration and growth. * Drive Performance Insights: Identify and monitor training KPIs, using data to inform and engage Senior Leaders about our progress and successes. * Nurture Future Leaders: Champion initiatives that develop talent for future leadership roles, including our vibrant apprenticeship programmes. * Create Engaging Digital Content: Design and develop captivating digital learning materials using tools like Articulate. * Welcome New Talent: Oversee the onboarding process for new starters, ensuring they feel welcomed and equipped to succeed within IRIS. * Boost Engagement on the LMS: Maximise engagement on our Learning Management System (LMS) by generating excitement and delivering focused content. * Communicate Effectively: Collaborate with the communications team to keep all colleagues informed about our exciting L&D offerings. What are we looking for? We want to hear from you if you have: * Experience in Learning & Development, ideally in a fast-paced customer-focused environment. * A knack for designing and delivering engaging learning content, including digital formats. * Strong communication skills that enable you to influence and connect with key stakeholders. * A commercial mindset that drives results and enhances capability across the board. * A flexible approach to adapting in a rapidly changing environment, with a focus on continuous improvement. * Instructional design skills to create effective learning materials tailored to diverse audiences. * Analytical skills to assess learning needs and evaluate training effectiveness. Why Join Us? * Make a Real IMPACT: Play a crucial role in shaping our learning culture and help your colleagues unlock their potential right here at IRIS. * Grow with Us: Take advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development in a supportive, collaborative environment. * Join a Talented Team: Become part of a skilled team that values innovation, creativity, and excellence, where your contributions are celebrated. If you’re excited to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact within IRIS Software, we want to hear from you! Apply Now! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to advance your career with us. Due to high demand, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible! About IRIS As one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies, IRIS Software Group exists to simplify the lives of businesses, schools and organisations. IRIS provides software solutions and services that substantially enhance operational compliance, efficiency and accuracy, empowering the users of our technology to look forward with certainty and confidence. IRIS is a company built on hiring the best people; our people are our greatest assets. They enable us to be the innovative, market-leading, and high-performing company that we are today. We’re delighted to be certified as a Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women. These accolades confirm that our employees have a consistently positive experience at IRIS, with the certifications considering employee wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, trust in management, effective communication and recognition/reward. IRIS is committed to engaging, rewarding and empowering our employees, and this is central to what we do. This is why we work to create an environment where employees feel like they are part of a team