Learning & Development Partner - North

GSF Car Parts; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor in the UK is seeking a proactive Learning & Development Partner. In this hands-on role, you will create and deliver engaging learning experiences while managing the LMS to enhance user engagement. If you are passionate about helping others grow and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a creative approach to learning content development.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in developing people and supporting their growth.
• Ability to organize and translate information into effective learning.
• Confident under pressure with strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver engaging learning content.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts for material gathering.
• Administer and improve LMS to enhance user experience.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently

Self-motivated and adaptable

Tools

Photoshop

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

About The Role

We’re looking for a proactive and people‑focused Learning & Development Partner to join our People Team. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll shape, deliver, and continuously improve blended learning experiences that support the development of our branch teams. If you’re passionate about helping others grow, enjoy creating engaging learning content, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, this could be the perfect next step.

What You’ll Be Doing

Digital Learning & Content Development

• Create, manage, and maintain high‑quality digital and online learning content aligned to business priorities.
• Scope, plan, and upload learning materials to the LMS.
• Coordinate with internal subject matter experts to gather content and meet delivery timelines.
• Build engaging learning modules using authoring tools.

Learning Delivery

• Deliver online and face‑to‑face learning sessions for branch teams.
• Support Sales Advisor performance development and induction programmes.
• Provide general system support and guidance to branch colleagues.

LMS Management & User Experience

• Continuously improve the LMS experience to drive engagement and usage.
• Administer the system, including bespoke user setups and feature configuration.

Induction Programme Ownership

• Maintain and refresh the “Welcome to GSF” module in line with organisational changes.
• Update internal role matrices and associated skills.
• Provide managers with clear guidance on inducting new team members.
• Scope and plan bespoke induction content.
• Report on induction completion across departments.

Learning Programme Design

• Work closely with L&D leadership to design and implement role‑specific development programmes that reflect our culture and business objectives.

Skills Mapping & Performance Support

• Maintain and update skills matrices to support development planning and performance management.
• Add new roles to the matrix and refresh knowledge areas annually to reflect evolving business needs.

About You

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• A genuine interest in developing people and supporting their growth.
• Ability to digest, organise, and translate information into effective learning.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Confident working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently.

Desirable

• Experience using Photoshop for image editing.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with Adobe After Effects or Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Understanding of the automotive aftermarket industry.

About Us

GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages across the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment, and specialist training. With over 202 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £475 million, we’ve grown from a network of local brands into a unified national business since November 2021. Our branch network is supported by centralised teams in procurement, supply chain, marketing, and national accounts. We also benefit from integrated IT systems, including our industry‑leading catalogue platform Allicat, and access to the Group’s national garage programme, Servicesure.