3 results for Learning Development Manager in Thatcham, West Berkshire
Head of HR<p>Robert Half are currently working with a manufacturing business based in Gloucestershire as they look to appoint a <strong>Head of HR</strong>.</p><p>This is a pivotal, standalone role with full responsibility for the HR function. Offering a mix of strategic and operational duties, the successful candidate will sit on the senior leadership team and work closely with the Managing Director to shape and implement the people strategy.</p><p>We're looking for an individual who can act as a true generalist and can work in close partnership with the Managing Director to continue developing and embedding the people strategy.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and deliver the overall HR strategy in line with business goals.</li><li>Act as a trusted adviser to the Managing Director and senior leadership team on all people-related matters.</li><li>Lead on employee relations, including performance management, absence, disciplinary and grievance processes.</li><li>Review and maintain HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice.</li><li>Support line managers with all aspects of the employee lifecycle - from recruitment and onboarding through to development, retention, and exit.</li><li>Drive key HR initiatives, including workforce planning, succession planning, and organisational development.</li><li>Oversee learning and development activities, identifying training needs and supporting internal growth.</li><li>Champion a positive company culture and foster employee engagement throughout the organisation.</li><li>Manage HR data and metrics to support reporting and decision-making.</li><li>Ensure payroll and benefits processes are accurate and efficient (liaising with external providers as needed).</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person Specification:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Proven HR leadership experience, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.</li><li>Strong generalist HR knowledge across both strategic and operational areas.</li><li>Confident operating in a standalone capacity, with the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>CIPD qualified (Level 5 minimum; Level 7 desirable).</li><li>Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - able to build credibility across all levels of the business.</li><li>A hands-on, pragmatic approach with a strong sense of initiative.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience of supporting change and transformation initiatives.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNjkxMDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Operational Excellence Lead - Building Safety<p>Robert Half is looking for a strategic and operationally-minded individual to lead the ongoing development of a national health, safety and quality improvement framework. </p><h3 data-end="297" class="" data-start="225"><strong data-start="229" data-end="295">Operational Excellence Lead - Building Safety - </strong><strong data-start="229" data-end="295"> Safety, Quality & Standards (12-Month Contract)</strong></h3><p class="" data-start="298" data-end="375">📍 London / hybrid or remote | 💼 Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) | 🕒 Full-Time</p><p class="" data-start="377" data-end="785">Robert Half are working with a client to helo them find a strategic and operationally-minded Operational <strong data-start="432" data-end="453">Manager</strong> to lead the ongoing development of a national health, safety and quality improvement framework for building safety. This is a 12-month cover role that plays a vital part in shaping standards, guiding participating organisations, and driving continuous improvement in safety and compliance particularly in higher-risk or regulated industries.</p><h3 class="" data-start="787" data-end="809">🔍 What You'll Do:</h3><ul data-start="810" data-end="1478"><li class="" data-start="810" data-end="944"><p class="" data-start="812" data-end="944">Oversee the <strong data-start="824" data-end="879">end-to-end onboarding, assessment and accreditation</strong> process for organisations working towards framework recognition.</p></li><li data-start="945" class="" data-end="1041"><p class="" data-start="947" data-end="1041">Lead a <strong data-end="985" data-start="954">small, high-performing team</strong> and coordinate a broader network of industry assessors.</p></li><li data-end="1151" class="" data-start="1042"><p data-end="1151" data-start="1044" class="">Develop and continuously improve systems, digital tools, and processes to support the framework's delivery.</p></li><li class="" data-start="1152" data-end="1239"><p data-end="1239" data-start="1154" class="">Represent the framework in key industry forums, events, and regulatory relationships.</p></li><li class="" data-start="1240" data-end="1350"><p data-end="1350" class="" data-start="1242">Produce reports, impact data and user guidance to support transparency, learning and continuous improvement.</p></li><li data-end="1478" data-start="1351" class=""><p data-start="1353" class="" data-end="1478">Support the strategic development of the framework, including planning for potential <strong data-start="1438" data-end="1477">external accreditation (e.g., UKAS)</strong>.</p></li></ul><h3 class="" data-start="1480" data-end="1504">✅ What You'll Bring:</h3><ul data-end="2113" data-start="1505"><li data-end="1678" data-start="1505" class=""><p data-start="1507" class="" data-end="1678">A background in <strong data-start="1523" data-end="1580">health & safety, risk management or quality assurance</strong>-ideally in a high-hazard or regulated industry (e.g. construction or engineering).</p></li><li data-start="1679" class="" data-end="1782"><p data-start="1681" class="" data-end="1782">Experience managing or contributing to <strong data-start="1720" data-end="1781">standards, assessment frameworks or accreditation schemes</strong>.</p></li><li data-start="1783" class="" data-end="1868"><p class="" data-start="1785" data-end="1868">Strong project management, operational delivery, and stakeholder engagement skills.</p></li><li data-end="1931" class="" data-start="1869"><p data-end="1931" class="" data-start="1871">Confident with <strong data-end="1905" data-start="1886">digital systems</strong> and assessment platforms.</p></li><li data-start="1932" class="" data-end="2003"><p data-start="1934" class="" data-end="2003">Comfortable with <strong data-start="1951" data-end="1973">strategic planning</strong> as well as hands-on delivery.</p></li><li data-end="2113" data-start="2004" class=""><p data-start="2006" class="" data-end="2113">Strong communication and influencing skills-you'll be the face of the framework for many external partners.</p></li></ul><h3 class="" data-start="2115" data-end="2139">🎯 Bonus Points For:</h3><ul data-end="2292" data-start="2140"><li class="" data-start="2140" data-end="2211"><p data-end="2211" class="" data-start="2142">Experience in the <strong data-end="2210" data-start="2160">construction or major hazard safety industries</strong>.</p></li><li data-end="2292" data-start="2212" class=""><p data-end="2292" class="" data-start="2214">A degree in health & safety, risk, business, quality, or a related discipline.</p></li></ul><p data-end="2474" class="" data-start="2299"><strong data-end="2334" data-start="2299">This is a fantastic opportunity</strong> to join a small but influential team, helping drive positive change across industries where safety, competence, and standards truly matter.</p><p class="" data-start="2476" data-end="2544">Interested in learning more? Apply now to explore this role further.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWFkZWxlaW5lLkJhcm5lcy4zODQ5OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">1st Line Support Engineer<h3 data-end="267" class="" data-start="188"><strong data-start="192" data-end="267">1st Line Systems Engineer - London-Based MSP (Financial Sector Support)</strong></h3><p data-end="513" data-start="269" class="">Are you ready to kick-start your IT career in a fast-paced, client-facing environment? A London-based Managed Service Provider (MSP) is looking for a motivated <strong data-start="429" data-end="458">1st Line Systems Engineer</strong> to support its prestigious financial services clients.</p><p data-end="693" class="" data-start="515">You'll be the first point of contact for users ranging from traders to executives, delivering high-quality technical support while learning from some of the best in the industry.</p><h3 data-end="716" class="" data-start="700"><strong data-end="716" data-start="704">The Role</strong></h3><ul data-end="1129" data-start="717"><li class="" data-start="717" data-end="789"><p data-end="789" data-start="719" class="">Provide 1st line technical support via phone, email, and remote tools.</p></li><li class="" data-start="790" data-end="884"><p data-end="884" class="" data-start="792">Troubleshoot desktop, server, and application issues in a professional and efficient manner.</p></li><li data-end="958" class="" data-start="885"><p data-end="958" data-start="887" class="">Carry out operational checks and support incident resolution processes.</p></li><li data-start="959" class="" data-end="1047"><p class="" data-start="961" data-end="1047">Log and escalate incidents to third-party providers and internal teams when necessary.</p></li><li data-end="1129" class="" data-start="1048"><p data-end="1129" data-start="1050" class="">Participate in occasional out-of-hours and on-call support (with enhanced pay).</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1153" data-start="1136" class=""><strong data-end="1153" data-start="1140">About You</strong></h3><ul data-start="1154" data-end="1442"><li data-start="1154" class="" data-end="1231"><p data-end="1231" data-start="1156" class="">A clear communicator who's confident dealing with high-level professionals.</p></li><li data-end="1312" class="" data-start="1232"><p data-start="1234" class="" data-end="1312">Passionate about technology and committed to developing your technical skills.</p></li><li data-end="1358" data-start="1313" class=""><p data-end="1358" data-start="1315" class="">Organised, analytical, and detail-oriented.</p></li><li class="" data-start="1359" data-end="1442"><p data-end="1442" data-start="1361" class="">Comfortable following structured processes, but also able to think independently.</p></li></ul><h3 class="" data-start="1449" data-end="1473"><strong data-end="1473" data-start="1453">Essential Skills</strong></h3><ul data-end="1768" data-start="1474"><li data-end="1563" class="" data-start="1474"><p data-start="1476" class="" data-end="1563">Strong understanding of Windows desktop and server operating systems (7/10, 2008-2016).</p></li><li data-end="1659" data-start="1564" class=""><p class="" data-start="1566" data-end="1659">Working knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange (2010-2016), and Citrix XenDesktop.</p></li><li data-start="1660" class="" data-end="1720"><p data-end="1720" data-start="1662" class="">Basic networking knowledge (Cisco CCENT level or similar).</p></li><li data-end="1768" data-start="1721" class=""><p data-end="1768" data-start="1723" class="">Awareness of IT security and ITIL frameworks.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1803" data-start="1775" class=""><strong data-start="1779" data-end="1803">Desirable Experience</strong></h3><ul data-start="1804" data-end="1990"><li class="" data-start="1804" data-end="1870"><p data-end="1870" class="" data-start="1806">Office 365, VMware, PowerShell, SQL (basic), HP server hardware.</p></li><li data-end="1927" data-start="1871" class=""><p data-start="1873" class="" data-end="1927">VOIP (Cisco), storage systems, backup/tape management.</p></li><li data-start="1928" class="" data-end="1990"><p data-start="1930" class="" data-end="1990">Exposure to ISO 27001 and service management best practices.</p></li></ul><h3 class="" data-start="1997" data-end="2020"><strong data-end="2020" data-start="2001">What's On Offer</strong></h3><ul data-end="2348" data-start="2021"><li data-start="2021" class="" data-end="2099"><p class="" data-start="2023" data-end="2099">Join a high-performing MSP with a strong reputation in the financial sector.</p></li><li data-start="2100" class="" data-end="2176"><p class="" data-start="2102" data-end="2176">A collaborative, service-led culture with structured development pathways.</p></li><li data-start="2177" class="" data-end="2279"><p data-end="2279" data-start="2179" class="">Clear career progression into senior technical roles (2nd Line, Infrastructure, Projects, and more).</p></li><li class="" data-start="2280" data-end="2348"><p data-end="2348" class="" data-start="2282">Central London office with a mix of client-site and HQ-based work.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Salary - £30,000 - £35,000 including benefits</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/V2lsbC5TdGVhZC4xMzY3My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">