Training and Development Specialist

As our new Talent & Development Specialist, you'll create scalable, engaging learning programmes that address current and future capability requirements, ensuring colleagues have the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to succeed.

This role is central to how we grow our people, so you'll help build a culture of continuous learning across the organisation. You'll work closely with business leaders, HR Business Partners and subject matter experts to make sure every learning solution supports business objectives and our workforce needs.

Some of your key responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver engaging learning using a blend of classroom, virtual and digital methods
• Create structured development pathways that support career progression, succession planning and talent development
• Develop and maintain a learning curriculum covering technical, professional, leadership and behavioural development
• Facilitate workshops, training programmes and development events for colleagues and managers across the Group
• Evaluate learning effectiveness through feedback, assessment and performance measures, using insights to drive improvement
• Produce regular reporting on learning activity, participation, effectiveness and return on investment

What do you need to be successful in this role?

• Experience designing, implementing and delivering learning programmes across multiple business functions
• A strong understanding of learning needs analysis, capability frameworks and skills gap identification
• Experience in creating blended learning solutions, including face-to-face, virtual and digital formats
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage audiences at all levels
• A coaching qualification or experience facilitating development programmes
• Excellent project management and organisational skills

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary and benefits package – supporting you at work and beyond
• Employer pension contribution - helping you plan for the future.
• 30 days' annual leave, including bank holidays - Plus extra entitlement as you grow with us.
• Family-friendly pay - Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, so you can plan your time off with your family.
• Healthcare cash plan - Funded by Cromwell and provided by one of the oldest and largest healthcare cash plan providers in the UK, supporting your health and wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Available to all Cromwell team members, to help you manage work, personal and family life.
• Discounts and an EV scheme - Save money with discounts across a range of outlets, and go greener with our electric vehicle scheme.

Life at Cromwell

No matter where you are in your career, we'll help you grow, perform and love what you do. We're all individuals, with different backgrounds and personalities, and we share one thing: delivering exceptional service for our customers. That's our purpose: Keeping Industry Working. Since 1968, our people have helped businesses across every industry, profession and trade find exactly what they need, from safety and cutting tools to welding and office supplies. You'll work alongside colleagues who share their expertise and care about getting it right.

Diversity and inclusion

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect. We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.

Ready to apply? If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. You don't need to tick every box to apply. To apply, use the link where you found this advert. We want you to be at your best throughout recruitment.

If you need any adjustments, such as extra time, a different format or support with how we communicate, just let us know at any point. We're always happy to help, and asking for adjustments won't affect how your application is considered.