Location: Perth Category: Administration Salary: competitive Applications Close: Nov Fri, 2024 We have a unique opportunity within BEAR Scotland to join us as a Learning & Development Officer. Based in our Perth office, covering the whole business, both staff and operatives. The Learning and Development Officer is a permanent post within the IMS department to provide a centralised service for the co-ordination of training, management of training records to fulfil business and contract requirements. Responsibilities and Activities: Coordinating the training for all employees Responsible for coordination and administration with staff and supply chain providers Development and maintaining training calendars Liaising with Managers to ensure attendance of planned training events Ensure accurate records are maintained within the management system and communicated across the business Conducting comprehensive evaluation of all training and production of business reports Identification of funding / grants / developments in relation to training Liaison with awarding bodies, e.g CITB, Lantra, CSCS, etc Identification and processing of grant claims Production and issue of training certificates / skills cards Working in accordance with management system processes Production of monthly training report including training completed, planned for month ahead Maintain approved training supply chain register Ability to work to timescales As the above list of duties is illustrative and not exhaustive, the post holder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the role as directed by the IMS Manager Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Project a professional company image Previous administration experience is essential preferably within a Learning and Development environment Excellent IT skills, particularly MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint Knowledge of budgets Excellent communication skills including report writing Ability to plan and organise Capable to self-manage work and self-motivate Ability to work effectively in a team environment Customer focused with excellent interpersonal skills Why BEAR? We believe that the people who work with us are our greatest asset and, in order for us to succeed, we make sure we retain and attract a talented, innovative and dedicated team. In return, we offer: A tailored, competitive salary Pension and life assurance Generous annual leave allowance per year Additional annual leave purchase through Salary Sacrifice 2 paid days per year to help to support your charity of your choice BEAR Rewards – shopping discounts and cashback Employee Assistance Programme available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Cycle to Work Scheme Grow your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, flourish, and succeed. We are an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr