An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Merseyrail within the HR team as we are looking to recruit a talented and enthusiastic L&D Manager that will support the delivery of the L&D arm of the People Strategy.

It is an exciting time to be joining Merseyrail and the L&D function as we are shortly about to implement a fantastic new fleet of trains to transform rail travel in the Liverpool City Region.

You will be responsible for providing expert advice and supporting a range of first-class learning and development services that will equip our people with the necessary knowledge and skills that will enable them to realise their potential and play a key role in delivering Merseyrail’s business strategy.

The role

Working as an L&D specialist within the HR function, you will have responsibility for;

• The design, development and delivery of all competence-based training
• Supporting the Senior Learning & Development Manager in maintaining our Internal Quality Assurance Framework
• Embedding a training evaluation process of all L&D activity
• Ensure effective records of all L&D activities are maintained
• Implementing a new learning management system that focuses on a blended-learning approach
• Developing and implementing initiatives and procedures to promote employee development
• Embedding a coaching and mentoring scheme throughout the business
• Ensuring the business utilises the apprenticeship levy to support employee competence and development
• Supporting the Senior Learning & Development Manager in developing a suite of development training that supports the outputs of the PDR/121 process
• Embedding a training evaluation process of all L&D activity

You will be a professional, proactive, and creative L&D Manager who prides themselves on the delivery of an excellent and flexible L&D service.  As a person you will be confident, highly organised, engaging, and adaptable.  You will identify opportunities to continually improve engagement with L&D across the business helping us to achieve a culture of learning.  

What you'll need to succeed 

• To be considered for this role we are looking to hear from enthusiastic L&D/Training professionals.
• Previous L&D/Training experience is essential.
• You will be resourceful with a can-do approach to Training Needs Analysis, design, delivery and provision of expert advice and guidance on appropriate learning methods.  You will have experience in supporting on the delivery of training using a blended learning approach and have the ability to provide training to employees throughout the business. 
• Ability to plan own workload and manage a number of activities simultaneously.
• Although your main location will be Rail House, Liverpool, there is also an element of homeworking and remote working throughout the Liverpool city region.

What you'll get in return 

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a prestigious company where you will develop your HR Learning and Development experience and have the autonomy to be creative and innovative in your role.

• Location: Liverpool
• Salary: £35k
• Working hours: Monday to Friday (35 hour week)
• Final Salary Pension  
• Excellent Benefit Scheme
• Credit Union
• Staff Travel Pass

Successful candidates may be invited to complete an online assessment and attend an interview(s).

For further information about this role, please contact by email, Daniel Dale, Competence Training Manager via email at Ddale@Merseyrail.org

"As an equal opportunities employer, Merseyrail particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds as they are currently underrepresented throughout the UK. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role."