Job Title
Learning and Development Advisor
Ref #
50590
Date posted
Friday, October 25, 2024
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Woking
Business area
People & Transformation
Department
Learning and Development
Position level
H - Qualified
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Working pattern
8:30am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday
What to Expect

We are recruiting for a Learning and Development Advisor to join our fantastic People and Transformation department in Woking, As the Learning and Development (L&D) Advisor you will play a pivotal role in enabling continuous growth and development of our colleagues. You will be responsible for planning, designing and delivering high-quality core skills development through commercial and apprenticeship levy funds. You will also be expected to facilitate learning sessions and partner across the organisation to support work in developing and maintaining a comprehensive skills taxonomy and matrix that aligns with our business objectives.   

What You'll Do
  • Planning and delivering the overall annual core skills and central training agenda for McLaren.
  • Designing and delivering engaging L&D sessions tailored to the needs of our colleagues.
  • Utilising training needs analysis tools to identify skill gaps and learning opportunities.
  • Collaborating with departments to implement and continuously improve the skills taxonomy and matrix that supports career progression and business growth.
  • Contributing to the management of digital learning tools and experiences.
  • Coordinating training events and analyse feedback to ensure a smooth and effective learning experience for all participants.
  • Engaging with and manage our external training suppliers.
  • Staying abreast of the latest trends in L&D and incorporate innovative practices into our offering

What You'll Bring
  • 3+ years proven experience in designing and delivering L&D sessions. training programs and/or learning catalogues.
  • Ideally holds a degree in people/organisation development, organisation psychology, business management or related field.
  • Familiar with 70/20/10 (3E’s) and training needs analysis tools and techniques.
  • Is a natural coach, able to clarify needs in development and skills conversations.
  • Experience in developing skills taxonomies and matrices is highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Significant evidence of relevant budgeting, project management and organisation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.
  • Proficient in the use of digital learning technologies and platforms.

What We'll Do for You

We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:


  • Structured career development framework
  • 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
  • Enhanced company pension scheme
  • Discretionary annual bonus award
  • Private medical insurance and health cash plan
  • Life assurance 4x your basic salary
  • Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
  • Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
  • Generous parental leave policies including market leading maternity leave
  • Tax efficient nursery scheme benefit
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
  • Friends and family day
  • Opportunities to experience our fantastic cars 


Qualifying criteria applies

Who Are We?

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. 

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey. 

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