Learning & Development Innovation Manager

Learning & Development Innovation Manager Slough, Berkshire SL2 5DS (Occasional travel to UK sites & Amsterdam (Corporate Head Office)

With extensive experience of best practice L&D delivery solutions, you are ready to develop your career in a business that will encourage your insight and input, welcome your ideas and act on them. That business is AkzoNobel. Home to the Dulux Super Brand and world class products including Sikkens, Cuprinol and Polycell, we are looking for a senior level L&D professional to lead and manage the deployment of our UK L&D strategy. This is a high profile role within our business, part of a new global L&D operating model combining global aligned programs with local bespoke initiatives.
We operate in a number of important market segments ranging from buildings and infrastructure to transport, industrial and consumer goods. We’re also the sector leader in sustainability and number one in the renowned Dow Jones Sustainability Index. We are also named amongst the Top Employers in the UK.  You can’t make a great impact like this without having great people. We want to be the best – to use our leading market positions to deliver a leading performance – and for that, we need the best.  Is that you?
As the L&D Innovation Manager for all UK businesses you will be the Subject Matter Expert for Learning Delivery Solutions or Architectures.  Working with senior stakeholders you will introduce new approaches that enhance learning transfer, build engagement and maximise impact.  You will be a key change agent towards creating a new learning culture.  You will also be key contributor to the global L&D innovation agenda and partner with local L&D/HR senior teams to identify potential areas of improvement and drive through implementation.  You will also lead the selection of 3rd party learning partners to ensure global and local programs are successfully delivered.

Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) you will possess proven high level experience in L&D strategy at senior level.  You will have expert knowledge of industry leading best practice L&D delivery solutions and latest thinking on sharepoint learner portals, rich media scenarios, interactive gaming, social media, mobile and learner communities. Ideally a CIPD (or equivalent) member with a recognised coaching qualification would be an advantage. You will be commercially astute, results focussed and a team player.  You will be effective at analysing needs and devising cohesive solutions, great at motivating and engaging diverse audiences and be a skilled influencer.

At AkzoNobel, we believe we can only grow our business as fast as we grow our people, so if you want to be L&D Innovation Manager in a business that will invest in you and give you the opportunity to develop please apply below.

AkzoNobel. Where your ideas go far.

LocationSlough, Berkshire SL2 5DS (Occasional travel to UK sites & Amsterdam (Corporate Head Office)SalaryCompetitive Salary & Benefits - up to 10% company bonus, 25 days annual leave, pension, BUPA health insurance, 50% discount on our products.DurationPermanent full timeReference1400063AContact NameN/A

With extensive experience of best practice L&D delivery solutions, you are ready to develop your career in a business that will encourage your insight and input, welcome your ideas and act on them. That business is AkzoNobel. Home to the Dulux Super Brand and world class products including Sikkens, Cuprinol and Polycell, we are looking for a senior level L&D professional to lead and manage the deployment of our UK L&D strategy. This is a high profile role within our business, part of a new global L&D operating model combining global aligned programs with local bespoke initiatives.
We operate in a number of important market segments ranging from buildings and infrastructure to transport, industrial and consumer goods. We’re also the sector leader in sustainability and number one in the renowned Dow Jones Sustainability Index. We are also named amongst the Top Employers in the UK.  You can’t make a great impact like this without having great people. We want to be the best – to use our leading market positions to deliver a leading performance – and for that, we need the best.  Is that you?
As the L&D Innovation Manager for all UK businesses you will be the Subject Matter Expert for Learning Delivery Solutions or Architectures.  Working with senior stakeholders you will introduce new approaches that enhance learning transfer, build engagement and maximise impact.  You will be a key change agent towards creating a new learning culture.  You will also be key contributor to the global L&D innovation agenda and partner with local L&D/HR senior teams to identify potential areas of improvement and drive through implementation.  You will also lead the selection of 3rd party learning partners to ensure global and local programs are successfully delivered.

Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) you will possess proven high level experience in L&D strategy at senior level.  You will have expert knowledge of industry leading best practice L&D delivery solutions and latest thinking on sharepoint learner portals, rich media scenarios, interactive gaming, social media, mobile and learner communities. Ideally a CIPD (or equivalent) member with a recognised coaching qualification would be an advantage. You will be commercially astute, results focussed and a team player.  You will be effective at analysing needs and devising cohesive solutions, great at motivating and engaging diverse audiences and be a skilled influencer.

At AkzoNobel, we believe we can only grow our business as fast as we grow our people, so if you want to be L&D Innovation Manager in a business that will invest in you and give you the opportunity to develop please apply below.

AkzoNobel. Where your ideas go far.

Apply now

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Strategic HR - Talent & Leadership Specialist

Strategic HR - Talent & Leadership Specialist London

Shape the MPS of tomorrow

To protect London and fight crime, the MPS must be the best it can be. That means our leaders must be trained to provide support, direction and vision for a truly exceptional team. That’s where you come in. As a Strategic HR Talent & Leadership Specialist, you’ll be the driving force behind our talent programmes, making sure senior figures are fully equipped to excel.

This is an exciting opportunity to design and develop MPS Talent & Leadership programmes. You’ll make sure senior leaders have the experience and skills to fulfil MPS goals, through expert support, interventions and training. You’ll also design assessments that help us evaluate leadership potential. It’s your chance not only to influence the Met at the highest level, but to join Strategic HR, which delivers our overall People Strategy. You’ll bring your expertise to this 45-strong team, working both within and outside your specialism.

An experienced HR professional with CIPD membership (or equivalent accreditation) or equivalent experience, you’ll have worked on Talent and Leadership programmes before. You’ve shaped strategies and designed processes, drawing on your knowledge of current talent management practice. This should cover leadership and development, and selection and engagement. You’re also a skilled project manager, with a proven ability to deliver change. Now you’re ready to use this expertise plus your collaborative approach to create an outstanding leadership team. One that can make a real difference to the Met and, ultimately, the people of London.   

To apply, please visit our website to download a role specific information pack and application form.

Completed applications must be returned by Friday 27th February 2015.

We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today’s complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all ofLondon’s communities. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.

LocationLondonSalaryc£43,000Reference392357Contact NameRecruitment

Shape the MPS of tomorrow

To protect London and fight crime, the MPS must be the best it can be. That means our leaders must be trained to provide support, direction and vision for a truly exceptional team. That’s where you come in. As a Strategic HR Talent & Leadership Specialist, you’ll be the driving force behind our talent programmes, making sure senior figures are fully equipped to excel.

This is an exciting opportunity to design and develop MPS Talent & Leadership programmes. You’ll make sure senior leaders have the experience and skills to fulfil MPS goals, through expert support, interventions and training. You’ll also design assessments that help us evaluate leadership potential. It’s your chance not only to influence the Met at the highest level, but to join Strategic HR, which delivers our overall People Strategy. You’ll bring your expertise to this 45-strong team, working both within and outside your specialism.

An experienced HR professional with CIPD membership (or equivalent accreditation) or equivalent experience, you’ll have worked on Talent and Leadership programmes before. You’ve shaped strategies and designed processes, drawing on your knowledge of current talent management practice. This should cover leadership and development, and selection and engagement. You’re also a skilled project manager, with a proven ability to deliver change. Now you’re ready to use this expertise plus your collaborative approach to create an outstanding leadership team. One that can make a real difference to the Met and, ultimately, the people of London.   

To apply, please visit our website to download a role specific information pack and application form.

Completed applications must be returned by Friday 27th February 2015.

We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today’s complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all ofLondon’s communities. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.

Apply now

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Training Officer

Training Officer Cheshire

We are looking for candidates who can support the full learning cycle from design through to delivery and evaluation.

Your role will be to provide comprehensive training and support to the business enabling managers to focus on Performance Management across their teams and deliver and facilitate engaging and output-focused training courses.

You will have:

· Experience of rolling out a Management Programme, focused on developing first line managers on performance management across their teams

· Experience of the design and delivery of training around performance, absence and behaviour

Some travel will be required to company sites.

If you are interested in this HR role please apply by clicking on the link below or contact Ashley Kate HR for further details.

Ashley Kate HR specialise exclusively in HR recruitment, nationwide for temporary, contract and permanent HR roles. We give equal priority to our candidate and client relationships and ensure we deliver a highly professional HR consultancy service at all times.

To find out more about us please visit our website at http://www.ashleykatehr.com/
Join the Ashley Kate HR LinkedIn group at http://linkd.in/HRProfessionalsNetworkUK
And follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/AshleyKateHR

Ashley Kate HR operates as a Recruitment Agency for the provision of permanent candidates and as a Recruitment Business for the provision of temporary candidates.

LocationCheshireSalaryUp to £32,000DurationPermanentReference13171 JKCCBContact NameRecruiters

We are looking for candidates who can support the full learning cycle from design through to delivery and evaluation.

Your role will be to provide comprehensive training and support to the business enabling managers to focus on Performance Management across their teams and deliver and facilitate engaging and output-focused training courses.

You will have:

· Experience of rolling out a Management Programme, focused on developing first line managers on performance management across their teams

· Experience of the design and delivery of training around performance, absence and behaviour

Some travel will be required to company sites.

If you are interested in this HR role please apply by clicking on the link below or contact Ashley Kate HR for further details.

Ashley Kate HR specialise exclusively in HR recruitment, nationwide for temporary, contract and permanent HR roles. We give equal priority to our candidate and client relationships and ensure we deliver a highly professional HR consultancy service at all times.

To find out more about us please visit our website at http://www.ashleykatehr.com/
Join the Ashley Kate HR LinkedIn group at http://linkd.in/HRProfessionalsNetworkUK
And follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/AshleyKateHR

Ashley Kate HR operates as a Recruitment Agency for the provision of permanent candidates and as a Recruitment Business for the provision of temporary candidates.

Apply now

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Have you ever struggled…

…… with a function in an IT application? Have you ever struggled to provide assistance to somebody else who was struggling with an IT application?

If the answer to either is “Yes”, then could I be cheeky enough to ask you to take part in this survey?

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/eLNscreencastsession

There are only 2 questions and I’m not looking for any lengthy responses, a couple or words or a sentence will be sufficient.

The results will be used as part of a workshop I am facilitating for the eLearning Network on the 08th April 2011 on the subject of screencasting.

All results will be shown in a future blog post.

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Virtual Learning Show Day 2

Don’t try and include the same number of people in an online session as you would in face to face (f2f)  session. Keep the numbers low and

Cindy swapped the layout of the session screen a few times. This was useful to see the flexibility of Adobe Connect, however it took a few moments to get used to the changing layout. I’m not saying that I would never change the layout during the session, but I would be very mindful as to the knock-on effect on the learner.

 Presented by Julie Wedgwood
12.30 – 13.30 GMT (UK time)

Julie Wedgwood has been facilitating live online sessions for many years and is a favourite webinar presenter on the LPI Webinar Programme over the years. She is also one of the most highly rated commentators and conference presenters on the subject of interactivity in sessions – both face to face and in the online environment. Her more recent session on the availability and use of digital learning tools for use in live online sessions.

Join Julie Wedgwood to explore simple yet innovative ways to enhance online session engagement and keep your delegates active.

IN this highly interactive session, explore and experiment with Julie as she shares:

 Julie’s “Tell me that’s You”  approach to delegate pollsMosher’s GridGraffiti feedbackTools to aid learner concentrationWebcam anticsAdd-ons and other freebie tools

My key content take-away

Adobe Connect provides a large (and growing) number of extensions to further enhance the ‘out of the box’ functionality.

My key facilitation take-away

Julie used her webcam throughout the session with no discernible loss of quality. In the past the webinars I’ve facilitated for various 3rd parties have all insisted that I do not use the webcam. When I’m in a position to facilitate sessions within my own Org I’ll be making sure that I maximise the webcam where it adds value.

 Presented by James McLuckie
14.00 – 15.00 GMT (UK time)

Have you ever been at work and needed immediate help with a specific task or activity? Dr Jane Bozarth (author of Social Media for Trainers) calls it the “Hey Joe!” moment. “Hey Joe, can you help me to process this order.” “Hey Joe, how do I overcome this customer’s objection?”

Chances are most of your learning needs fall into this category. So why, then, is it often so difficult to find decent support to help us with the activities that are key to us being successful in our jobs? Many organisations are still locked in a cycle of providing push-down formal learning interventions, rather than making point-of-need learning materials available to help staff at the exact moment it is called for.

As learning and development professionals, we can anticipate the needs of staff and design performance aids that give staff the support they want, when they need it. Why send someone on a two-day workshop when a helpful template, reflective questionnaire, video tutorial or short how-to guide would be far more useful and effective?

James McLuckie, Learning Engagement Manager of Eden Tree, has been creating just-in-time support resources for the past ten years. In this webinar, he discusses what to consider when putting together performance aids that really help learners get to grips with a task, or how to overcome a problem.

My key facilitation take-away

There was in parts some lengthy ‘telling‘ going on. Whilst this probably didn’t come across to the facilitator, it certainly felt it to me. I’ll be mindful of this when prepping my future sessions.

Keep any tasks /questions simple. Some of the tasks seemed quite complicated and questions quite long.

My key content take-away

The chat panel indicated that there are still people out there chomping about learning styles! Quite sad that we are participating in what many would consider a modern approach to facilitation and there are still some ‘old school’ ideas floating around.

 Presented by Roger Courville
15.30 – 16.30 GMT (UK time)

In a recent 1080 Group poll, presenters noted their top two challenges with presentations “too little time to put together presentations”, and “don’t know as much about design as I’d like”. The good news is that moving beyond “death by bullet point” doesn’t have to be hard or take over your life.

Join Roger Courville, of TheVirtualPresenter.com, for a practical 45 minutes of strategies and tips to accelerate your training presentations for better attention, cognition, and retention in your live, online training sessions.

Attend this live, interactive webinar to learn:

Evidence-based principles for designing presentations in a short-attention span cultureEssential elements of getting – and keeping – attentionHow to rapidly improve data-heavy slidesHow to turn bullet points into visuals

My key content take-away

Pick up this book 

My key facilitation take-away

Once again, as in a previous session there was a lot of ‘being talked at’. There were also a number of questions that Roger asked that seemed to exist for no other reason to show us that he knew something that we didn’t?

Perhaps I’m just a bit thick, but I have no idea what the findings were of a report that I’ve never read on a subject that I’m not familiar with.

I’ll make sure that I bear this in mind when I’m asking questions in my online sessions.

Overall experience

Today was a great experience, I acquired some info in every single session, particularly in terms of varying facilitation methods. There were a number of people who attended every session so to a degree my concern over ‘overload’ may be mute… however, I’m not sure that the audience is typical of the majority of learners – after all, it’s our field!

I’m still doubtful that a days worth of online activities could work in the ‘real world’….

What do you think?

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Operational Trainer - London

Operational Trainer - London London

Anchor has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operational Trainer to join their team. Their main role will to be deliver effective learning & development interventions that drives and supports a competent and capable workforce.

The successful candidate will be expected to manage the regional training centre, to ensure events are planned, in line with demand, to maximum occupancy and that drives or maintains statutory and mandatory training targets.

Location: London

Key Responsibilities:

• Training delivery
• Daily running of the regional training centre
• Planning interventions based on demand identified in the regional / national plans
• Adapting training materials or techniques to meet the needs of the audience
• Revision of training materials based on feedback and evaluation

Required knowledge and experience:

Qualifications

• Certificate in training practice, NVQ or equivalent experience
• Part of fully qualified membership of CIPD
• PTTLLS or working towards PTTLLS
• Specific care or health & safety qualifications, would be advantageous

Experience Required:

• Experience of the full learning cycle (training needs analysis, design, delivery and evaluation)
Having worked in a person centred/customer focused environment.
• Experience of training delivery to a diverse and multi skilled workforce
• Proven track record in implementing blended learning techniques

Required Skills:

• Up to date knowledge of industry best practice and standards as well as developments in the L&D arena
• Blended learning techniques
• Appropriate development interventions, suitable for learners in a customer facing environment

Closing Date: 02/03/2015

LocationLondonSalary£30 to £34k depending on experienceReference011918Contact NameCintia Santoianni

Anchor has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operational Trainer to join their team. Their main role will to be deliver effective learning & development interventions that drives and supports a competent and capable workforce.

The successful candidate will be expected to manage the regional training centre, to ensure events are planned, in line with demand, to maximum occupancy and that drives or maintains statutory and mandatory training targets.

Location: London

Key Responsibilities:

• Training delivery
• Daily running of the regional training centre
• Planning interventions based on demand identified in the regional / national plans
• Adapting training materials or techniques to meet the needs of the audience
• Revision of training materials based on feedback and evaluation

Required knowledge and experience:

Qualifications

• Certificate in training practice, NVQ or equivalent experience
• Part of fully qualified membership of CIPD
• PTTLLS or working towards PTTLLS
• Specific care or health & safety qualifications, would be advantageous

Experience Required:

• Experience of the full learning cycle (training needs analysis, design, delivery and evaluation)
Having worked in a person centred/customer focused environment.
• Experience of training delivery to a diverse and multi skilled workforce
• Proven track record in implementing blended learning techniques

Required Skills:

• Up to date knowledge of industry best practice and standards as well as developments in the L&D arena
• Blended learning techniques
• Appropriate development interventions, suitable for learners in a customer facing environment

Closing Date: 02/03/2015

Apply now

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Safety Training: places available in October 2014

  There are places available in the forthcoming Safety courses. For updates and registrations, please refer to the Safety Training Catalogue.

Safety Training, HSE Unit
safety-training@cern.ch

Cryogenic Safety - Fundamentals

Sécurité Cryogénie - Fondamentaux

Cryogenic Safety - Helium Transfer

Sécurité Cryogénie - Transfert d'hélium

Habilitation Electrique - Electrician Low Voltage - Initial

Habilitation électrique - Électricien basse tension - Initial

Habilitation Electrique - Electrician Low Voltage - Refresher

Habilitation électrique - Électricien basse tension - Recyclage

Habilitation Electrique - Electrician Low and High Voltage - Initial

Habilitation électrique - Électricien basse et haute tension - Initial

Habilitation Electrique - Non-Electrician - Initial

Habilitation Electrique - Non-Electricien - Initial

Habilitation Electrique - Non-Electrician - Refresher

Habilitation Electrique - Non-Electricien - Recyclage

Forklift Truck - Driving - Refresher

Chariot élévateur - Conduite - Recyclage

Mobile Elevated Working Platform - Driving - Initial

Plate-forme élévatrice mobile de personnel - Conduite - Initial

Mobile Elevated Working Platform - Driving - Refresher

Plate-forme élévatrice mobile de personnel - Conduite - Recyclage

Overhead Crane - Operator and Slinger - Initial

Working at Heights - Using a harness

Travail en hauteur - Utilisation du harnais

Oxygen Deficiency Hazard (ODH)

Masque auto-sauveteur - Initial

Masque auto-sauveteur - Recyclage

Radiation Protection - Controlled Area - CERN Employees and Associates

Radioprotection - Zone contrôlée - Employés et associés CERN

Radiation Protection - ISOLDE - Experimental Hall - Handling

Radioprotection - ISOLDE - Hall d'expérience - Manipulation

First Aider - Level 1 - Initial

Secourisme - Niveau 1 - Initial

Territorial Safety Officer (TSO) - Initial

Délégué à la sécurité territoriale (TSO) - Initial

 

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