Senior Learning and Development Specialist

WSP•Cardiff, AL

About The Position

The Senior Learning & Development Specialist supports delivery of WSP’s UK, Ireland and Africa Learning & Development strategy through the design, implementation and continuous improvement of learning and talent solutions. The role combines learning design, digital curation, programme implementation, capability development and project delivery to provide employees with engaging, high-quality and impactful learning experiences. Reporting to the Senior Learning & Development Manager, the role operates as a senior specialist within the regional L&D team. It leads activity in its areas of expertise and influences stakeholders across the business, working within the strategic direction and governance established by the Senior Learning & Development Manager and Head of Learning & Development. The role is expected to work autonomously and credibly while supporting those leaders rather than holding sole accountability for regional strategy, investment decisions, prioritisation or overall function performance. The role supports digital learning design and curation, learning and talent programme implementation, employee lifecycle learning, regional projects, leadership and capability development initiatives, and deployment of mandatory and compliance learning. It is based in Leeds or Manchester and requires regular travel to deliver learning.

Requirements

Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and tools such as Articulate Rise, Storyline, Adobe Captivate or equivalent authoring tools.
Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning platforms to curate, deploy, manage and evaluate learning solutions.
Experience supporting compliance or mandatory learning programmes.
Experience designing, curating, facilitating and evaluating learning solutions.
Strong knowledge of digital learning, learner experience and modern learning approaches.
Strong planning, prioritisation and project coordination skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development (Level 5 or above).
Experience supporting leadership, professional skills or career development programmes.
Ability to interpret learning data and translate insights into practical recommendations.
Experience working across regional or global learning projects.

Responsibilities

Design, curate and deliver engaging learning solutions across digital, virtual, face-to-face and blended formats.
Create learning pathways, resources and development journeys that support career growth, capability development and business priorities.
Adapt global learning content for local relevance and application.
Facilitate learning interventions and development programmes where required.
Promote self-directed learning and increase adoption of digital learning resources across the region.
Support and coordinate rollout of regional and global learning and development programmes.
Translate learning strategies and programme requirements into practical delivery plans, with guidance and governance from the Senior Learning & Development Manager.
Contribute to regional L&D projects and strategic initiatives.
Coordinate with HR, business stakeholders and Global Learning Operations to support implementation and learner engagement.
Identify delivery risks, dependencies and implementation challenges, escalating where appropriate and recommending practical solutions.
Act as the regional subject matter lead for compliance and mandatory learning deployment.
Support compliance learning campaigns and mandatory learning requirements across the region.
Monitor completion data and learning adoption, highlight risks and recommend actions to the Senior Learning & Development Manager and relevant stakeholders.
Partner with operational leaders, HR and Global Learning Operations to improve compliance performance and learner engagement.
Provide reporting and insight on regional compliance learning activity.
Act as a regional learning technology specialist and key point of contact for learning platforms and digital resources.
Partner with Global Learning Operations to improve learner experience, digital adoption, reporting capability and learning effectiveness.
Use learning data and feedback to enhance learning pathways and digital content.
Champion best practice in digital learning, accessibility and modern learning approaches.
Work with the regional L&D team and HR colleagues to identify capability needs and development priorities.
Support initiatives linked to onboarding, career development, performance development, leadership development and talent programmes.
Contribute expertise and recommendations to shape effective learning and development solutions.
Support talent and succession development activities led by senior L&D team members.
Evaluate learning effectiveness through data, feedback and stakeholder insight.
Analyse learning trends and identify opportunities to improve learner experience, engagement and impact.
Produce reporting and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
Recommend improvements to learning content, processes and delivery approaches.
Build effective partnerships with business leaders, HR colleagues, programme sponsors and global stakeholders.
Participate in regional and global learning networks and communities of practice, collaborating to share insights, support continuous improvement and promote consistency.
Influence through expertise, credibility and evidence-based recommendations.
Collaborate across regional and global teams to support successful implementation of learning initiatives.
Support facilitators, delivery partners and stakeholders in maintaining high-quality learning experiences.