Learning and Development Construction Specialist

At Ian Williams, investing in our people and providing them with the best opportunities to thrive is key to our business strategy. Therefore, we are delighted to create a new position as Learning and Development Construction Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing the skills and capabilities of our Operational teams.

As Learning and Development Construction Specialist, you will design and develop blended learning programs that support improvements in trade and operational skills. You will consult with the business to ensure training aligns with our strategic goals, fostering a high-performance culture. By empowering our teams and embracing change, we stay ahead of the competition.

Join us and be part of a team that values growth, and is committed to our employees success, because together, we can make a difference.

At Ian Williams, we really value our employees and offer an exceptional benefits package:

• Car allowance of £7,250 with a private mileage scheme
• Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year)
• Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7%
• 31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) plus buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year
• Annual pay reviews
• Life insurance and Private Medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Exclusive discounts from our preferred suppliers
• Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice.

The Learning and Development Construction Specialist will involve:

• Champion Workforce Excellence, by collaborating with the People Development Manager to ensure our Operational workforce is fully qualified and compliant with the Building Safety Act, setting the standard for excellence.
• Forge strategic partnerships with CITB, proactively managing development and maximise funding and partnerships to expand and enrich our training programs, providing top-tier learning experiences.
• Partner with the Health & Safety Manager to enhance safety standards across our operations, ensuring a safe and secure working environment.
• Be innovative while designing and implementing cutting-edge training programs for key trade skills, empowering our workforce with the tools they need to excel.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training on critical operational, legal, and safety topics, keeping our team informed and prepared.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to enhance our digital learning offerings with interactive and engaging content.

What will you bring to the Learning and Development Construction Specialist role:

• Proven experience in designing and delivering operational training within a trade, construction, or maintenance environment.
• Relevant qualifications in L&D, training, or a related discipline. Assessor or trainer qualifications (e.g., AET, CTTLS) desirable.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, safeguarding, and risk management in operational settings.
• Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing trade-specific learning programs and professional development pathways.
• Confident in the use of MS Office applications and other IT software (e.g., Canva, Articulate, Open AI).
• In-depth understanding and ability to apply learning and development methodologies, tools, and best practices.

About Ian Williams Ltd

Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and through our social media platforms, along with LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check.  As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.

Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different. 

We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.

Ian Williams Ltd will collect applicants’ details for recruitment purposes. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website.

We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies, therefore we politely request no agencies engage with us in regards to this position.