Job Description

Job No. BBUK14363


Learning & Development Co-ordinator - Newcastle upon Tyne
Administration Support
Newcastle upon Tyne


Permanent


About the role


Balfour Beatty are currently looking for a Learning & Development Co-ordinator to join our Enabling Functions - Learning & Development team based in Longbenton, Newcastle.

Within this role you'll ensure delivery of applicable scope of service against defined service measures and provide Learning & Development Administrative support for L&D function to ensure it runs efficiently and effectively.
What you'll be doing


As a Learning & Development Co-ordinator you'll:

Stakeholder engagement with internal and external customers.
Lead on monthly Business unit stakeholder meetings, discussing current Training plan and budget.
Budget reporting and analysis
Training plan co-ordination for Talent and Development for programs available (current year and future year)
Manage individual training requests for Developmental programs not available through the program offering. (Ad hoc requests)
Co-ordinate Early Careers Training programs
Enter data into the Learning & Development system (Oracle R12) ensuring the data entered is accurate and up to date.
Administers course bookings, books training venues and supports the cancellation process
Takes a proactive approach to training administration; planning ahead as far as possible to reduce costs
Administers learning and development documentation (such as joining instructions, pre and post course work and regular check in on Hand in documents)
Supports the relevant processes with regard to professional qualifications e.g. university fee invoicing, professional body invoicing
Accurately maintains relevant documentation and filing systems, electronic and manual
Supports the escalation process to assist in resolving issues quickly and effectively
Supports the process for procurement, including raising purchase orders, maintaining recharging information and helping to resolve invoice queries


Who we're looking for


You'll have/be:

Excellent administration experience - ideally within a Shared Service Centre
Flexible approach to work and is a team player with a track record of successfully prioritising work and managing time effectively
Customer service focused with a great attention to detail

Records information accurately




Why work for us


Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...


About us


Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes.



Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion



To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/



We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com