Wood Plc Hiring for Senior Learning & Development Manager at Aberdeen Full Time

We recognise the value of remote and hybrid working so are open to applications throughout the UK.

This role is responsible for developing and executing the talent, development, and performance development strategies within the Wood Consulting Business unit, ensuring that individuals with potential for future roles are identified and prepared for the future needs of the business.

A member of the Consulting People & Organisation (P&O) team, working closely with the P&O President/Vice President and business/functional leaders to ensure the provision of specialist knowledge.

This role provides and expertise and ensures the delivery of the P&O strategy in all aspects of succession management, leadership development, employee development and performance development.

A high level of engagement is required to influence and support the Consulting leadership team.

What we can offer

Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant –

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle

Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

**The closing date for applications to this role is Friday 2nd September**

Skills / Qualifications:
LEADERSHIP

Responsible for leading on Consulting L&D and the programs and services that support our global people development strategy and objectives

Sets action plans for people development congruent with the broader Wood organization, that encompass succession management, leadership development, performance management, coaching, mentoring, career management, and change management

Consults with and ensures effective engagement of business stakeholders on people development initiatives

Key member of and contributor to the Consulting P&O Leadership Team

Contributes to the creation of talent and development strategies, policies, processes, systems and tools as a member of the Global Talent

ADVISORY

Provides expert advice and guidance to the P&O President, Consulting leadership team, and the P&O community in all areas related to people development

Delivers services as appropriate through partnerships with the P&O VP and P&O Business Partners

SUCCESSION MANAGEMENT

Facilitates identification, review, and confirmation processes for successors and high potentials

Leads implementation of any related global tools or processes

Leads process of identification and development of future bench strength

LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

Analyzes leadership development needs at Consulting BU and business grouping levels and designs interventions

Facilitates the use of established global assessment instrument

FACILITATION

Manages business unit delivery of, and also facilitates Consulting specific development programs and team effectiveness sessions

PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT

Supports implementation of global Performance Development philosophy, encouraging conversations to support performance in current roles and development for career progression

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT

In conjunction with Consulting and Global Wood needs, guides the development of employee development initiatives

Lead on delivery of a new Shadow Leadership Team for Wood Consulting

COACHING AND MENTORING

Provides global toolkits, consulting advice, and project management of related programs

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in related discipline such as organizational

Facilitation and presentation skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Significant successful experience developing relationships with and coaching leaders

Significant successful experience administering and debriefing psychometric tools (e.g.360 feedback, personality)

Experience consulting with executive level stakeholders

Company Overview:
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.