Learning & Skills Optimisation Lead

M&G, Edinburgh

Learning & Skills Optimisation Lead

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M&G, Edinburgh

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 10 Nov | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 036c01b6d01c4893aedf322d58c4a153

Full Job Description

  • Grow our learning culture by providing impactful blended and technology enabled skills development experiences in the flow of work.
  • Demonstrate business impact and return on investment.
  • Align digital learning and skills strategy with GPD and business strategic priorities.
  • Create compelling digital learning campaigns for multi-level and global audiences that deliver business impact and drive culture change.
  • Build and manage internal and external relationships across the organisation including: Business SMEs, HR Business Partners, HR Operations, Internal Communications, Technology and external preferred partners. Use these relationships to drive execution.
  • Optimise digital learning platforms and systems. (Currently Viva Learning, Workday).
  • Develop and implement a roadmap of work, with clear key milestones, objectives and key results.
  • Manage projects and programmes, both independently or as a member of a cross-functional team.
  • Seek out and use data to drive continuous improvement and future performance.
  • Select and optimise external partners.
  • Consult across the organisation to solve prioritised learning needs., We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

    Building relationships and working collaboratively to achieve shared objectives and key results.
  • Developing and delivering both verbal and written communications (including digital) that meet the needs of multi-level audiences and drive desired outcomes.
  • Using key data and commercial indicators to drive better business decisions.
  • Building relationship networks internally and externally.
  • Prioritising work to meet key milestones aligned with organisational needs.
  • Spotting future opportunities and embedding them in strategies and plans - aligned with our culture, priorities and evolving business needs.
  • Proactively identifying and embedding innovations in learning technology and applications.
  • Getting things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Applying organisational and external marketplace knowledge to drive performance.
  • Painting a compelling picture of the strategy that inspires others to commit to action.
  • Knowledge and experience of applying learning (including skills), leadership, talent and organisational development methodologies and tools.
  • Knowledge and experience of optimising digital learning platforms. (Viva Learning and Workday preferred).
  • Recruiter : Martyn Jack

    At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns. Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role. Global People Development (GPD) is a high performing HR Centre of Expertise with a pursuit for developing prioritised, business driven people capabilities - whilst delivering an exceptional learner experience. As a member of this team, the Learning & Skills Optimisation Lead will drive a culture where learning and skills development are pivotal to enabling colleagues to take accountability for achieving their personal and career development, whilst also supporting M&G to achieve its purpose and strategic drivers - aligned with our values and behaviours. In addition, they will develop, align and execute our digital learning strategy to deliver a simplified, personalised, one-stop-shop and an exceptional learner experience.