Purpose – why your role exists…

To do this we are looking for a skilled Learning and Development Partner to take ownership of our training  strategy, ensuring we give our team the skills to thrive and develop them to achieve their full potential. 

How we want you to deliver:

We need the right person who loves dogs and loves interacting with people. We need you to work closely with our Managers to ensure we are delivering our training content in a meaningful and practical way.  

The nuts and bolts:

• Carrying out capability assessments across Bruce’s
• Designing blended learning solutions
• Using digital tools to create flexible and innovative learning programmes
• Applying learning theories to ensure employees get the best out of their development
• Designing a range of learning programs with key stakeholders within Bruce’s
• Driving a culture of continuous professional development (CPD)
• Facilitating learning programmes with centre management and senior management 
• Ensure that our training and development program is the best of class in the pet services industry. If you want to work with dogs, you choose Bruce’s.
• Creating a coaching culture at Bruce’s 
• Monitoring and evaluating how effectively learning has been transferred to employees.
• Work with colleges and educational institutions to ensure Bruce’s Doggy Day Care is seen as the industry leader and to attract the best and brightest
• Championing the Bruce’s Purpose & Values

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working within a growing business and working at pace
• Experience of training design, delivery and evaluation, ideally in a multi-site role
• Experience managing stakeholders and influencing manager
• Experience working as part of an HR or People team
• Training qualification or certificate desirable
• People Management experience desirable

What you get in return:

• Lots of dogs to play with and cuddle!
• Competitive salary.
• Busy Bees Benefits including retail discounts, experience days and employee assistance programme.
• Pension contributions.
• Working in an idyllic, rural location.
• Ongoing professional development.
• If you have a dog you have the opportunity to bring your dog to day care (as long as your dog meets the happy play policy).

We look forward to hearing from you!