Learning Specialist

Laing O'Rourke group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm in the UK is looking for a Learning Specialist to enhance their Learning and Talent Development initiatives. This role focuses on the complete management of training programs, communication, and delivering engaging learning experiences. Ideal candidates should possess excellent organizational skills, strong stakeholder management abilities, and knowledge in data analysis. Join a collaborative environment to make a significant impact on employee growth and development.

Benefits

Access to continuous development and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth

Innovative and inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in training program coordination and event management.
• Strong engagement and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate learning programs and events for leadership development.
• Ensure timely communication with participants and venues.
• Maintain and analyze learning data for continuous improvement.

Skills

Organising skills

Stakeholder management

Critical thinking

Customer care

Process improvement

Data analysis

Digital literacy

Tools

SuccessFactors LMS

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

Adobe Acrobat

Articulate

Job description

Are you curious and motivated to make a real impact? At Laing O'Rourke, we’re seeking a talented individual with fresh perspectives, boundless energy, and innovative ideas to join us in transforming Learning and Talent Development. If you’re ready to shape the future and help us become a recognised leader in this space, this role is for you.

Role overview

As a Learning Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of the learning and development experiences we deliver to our colleagues and leaders shaping a culture of continuous learning.

This is a hands‑on role that combines training programme coordination (end to end), effective communication, learning event delivery, with continuous improvement. The ultimate goal is to deliver exceptional, high‑impact learning experiences that empower individuals and teams to achieve their full potential.

The role holder will be a key team player and someone who can easily develop relationships with multiple stakeholders. They will enjoy the ' the scenes' work it takes to deliver exceptional learning be it organisation, prioritisation, high attention to detail and be energised by supporting the delivery of learning events and experiences 'on the day' with a strong emphasis on the learner experience.

What You'll Do

Support the programme co‑ordination for our flagship People Manager Series, Leadership programmes and the Construction Engineering Masters programme (a unique partnership with Laing O'Rourke and Cambridge University). Please note that due to the nature of the role, some overnight travel within the UK will be required.

Key accountabilities

• Work collaboratively with the Leadership and Talent Leads to co‑ordinate all aspects of programme delivery from programme nominations, launch events, masterclasses and close events (blend of in‑person and virtual delivery).
• Event management support during in‑person events, must be agile and able to work well under pressure to support the delivery, foreseeing and dealing with challenges as they arise.
• Proactively manage all learning processes such invoicing, venue contracts, attendance trackers and updating learning records on SuccessFactors. A high attention to detail is a must.
• Strong engagement and communication skills (written and verbal) to deal with participant and vendor queries in a timely manner.
• Liaise with internal People Function, Managers/Leaders and Executives and external Leadership providers, venues, University of Cambridge to ensure seamless delivery of programme activities (room bookings/ordering of materials/diary management etc).
• Diligent maintenance of learning data and records for reporting purposes and to make recommendations for continuous improvements (improving the user experience, streamlining processes for efficiency etc).

Skills

• Organising skills - Ability to assess, prioritise and manage a varied and demanding workload.
• Initiative and drive – To work independently without close direction and able to use judgement about when to elevate or seek further clarification or support from others.
• Stakeholder management – Ability to develop positive working relationships and understanding when to engage with relevant parties and outside of the business.
• Critical thinking – To understand the logical connection between activities and the ability to question ideas and assumptions, identify inconsistencies and able to arrive at new and alternative solutions.
• Customer care - knowledge of principles and processes for providing great customer and stakeholder service.
• Process improvement - ability to recognise opportunity to add value to customer journey through changes to approach.
• Data analysis - Data cleaning, analysis and interpretation using excel or similar tool.
• Digital literacy - Can use software or platforms like, SuccessFactors LMS, LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft suite, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Word, Articulate, Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat / Photoshop, Mentimeter or other polling software.

Location

Dartford‑based and occasional travel to venue/project locations (some overnight stays with notice – minimum 1 month).

Desirable

• A passion and curiosity for the latest learning trends (i.e. future of work, multi‑generational workforce).
• Broad knowledge of construction and the industry.
• Data analysis or analytical software – PowerBI or advanced reporting capability using Excel.

What can you expect?

• Impactful Projects: Be part of major, industry‑leading initiatives. See the immediate impact of your work on high‑profile construction and engineering teams.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a diverse group of project managers, engineers, HR specialists, and digital experts who value knowledge‑sharing and collective success.
• Professional Growth: Access continuous development, including training, mentorship, and thought leadership, ensuring your career evolves alongside Laing O'Rourke’s ambitions.
• Innovation & Technology: Explore cutting‑edge digital learning tools and experiment with inventive delivery methods to help shape the future of learning in construction and engineering.
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture: Thrive in an environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, fosters inclusivity, and empowers every team member to reach their full potential.

About Us

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke’s story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.

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