Learning and Development Business Partner

ThyssenKrupp Materials Ltd; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A materials solutions provider in the UK is seeking a proactive Learning and Development Business Partner on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will manage L&D projects, create high-quality learning content, and design leadership development programmes. Strong experience in instructional design and coaching managers is essential. This role offers the opportunity to influence learning culture and drive performance across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an L&D advisory role.
• Demonstrable experience in instructional design.
• Experience designing leadership development programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage L&D projects.
• Evaluate the impact of learning initiatives.
• Manage supplier and training provider relationships.

Skills

Experience in L&D projects

Instructional design

Coaching managers

LMS administration

Stakeholder partnership

Use of learning analytics

Job description

Learning and Development Business Partner

We are seeking a proactive, hands‑on Learning & Development Business Partner to join our team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, stepping into an established role to provide cover during a secondment.

In this role, you will be picking up the L&D strategy, creating high‑quality learning content, leading strategic development projects, and partnering closely with stakeholders to identify capability needs and drive performance. You will play a key role in instructional design and content creation, developing engaging digital and blended learning experiences that support both technical and behavioural development. You will also shape our talent pipeline, lead on our apprenticeship programmes, ensuring compliance, quality, and meaningful career pathways.

In addition, you will design and facilitate leadership development programmes, working with managers to build capability, strengthen culture, and support organisational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage L&D projects from scoping through to delivery, ensuring outcomes align with organisational goals and stakeholder needs.
• Oversee and enhance apprenticeship programmes, ensuring compliance, high‑quality training experiences, and clear development pathways.
• Design, coordinate and facilitate leadership development programmes, including emerging leader pathways and manager capability training.
• Partner with key stakeholders to identify skills gaps, capability needs and learning priorities, offering expert advice and practical solutions.
• Coach managers to build capability, improve people leadership skills, and embed best‑practice performance and development conversations.
• Maintain and administer the Learning Management System (LMS), including uploading content, managing user data, generating reports, and improving system usability.
• Evaluate the impact of learning initiatives through analytics, feedback, and performance metrics, using insights to continuously improve content and programmes.
• Manage supplier and training provider relationships, ensuring high standards of delivery and value for money.
• Promote a strong learning culture, championing self‑directed learning and encouraging adoption of digital learning solutions.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Proven experience in an L&D Business Partner, L&D Specialist or similar advisory role.
• Demonstrable experience in instructional design and content creation, including developing digital and blended learning solutions.
• Strong background in managing end‑to‑end L&D projects, from needs analysis through to evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Experience designing and delivering leadership development programmes and supporting manager capability.
• Hands‑on experience coaching managers to enhance leadership behaviours and performance.
• Solid understanding and operational experience of apprenticeship programmes, including compliance, provider management and learner support.
• Experience in LMS administration, including content upload, reporting, user management and driving system engagement.
• Proven ability to partner with stakeholders at all levels, building strong relationships and influencing decisions.
• Experience using learning analytics to assess impact and inform improvements.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience working with psychometrics would be beneficial but we are happy to provide training for the right candidate.

About thyssenkrupp Materials UK

thyssenkrupp Materials UK operates a network of 8 sites with just under 500 employees in England and Northern Ireland. We offer a vast range of metal material products such as stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel, and a range of services including fully welded and fabricated finished parts or bespoke flat products cut to exact sizes. We serve industries such as aerospace, construction, automotive and general engineering.

We are part of a global organisation with around 480 locations in over 80 countries. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business.

Equality and Diversity

We value diversity and welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.

If you need any support during any stage of the hiring process, please reach out and we will be in touch to discuss how we can support you.

Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised expiry date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.