Learning & Development Advisor

Job Title: Learning & Development AdvisorReporting to: L&D ManagerLocation: Hawick About the Role: The purpose of the role is to develop and implement learning and development programmes and initiatives in support of the companys Learning & Development strategy by building a skilled capable and engaged workforce by delivering practical learning and development solutions across the business. Working closely with the Learning & Development team managers technical experts and employees the role will support competency development skills transfer onboarding and leadership development helping to protect specialist textile skills while building the capabilities needed for the is a full-time permanent position based in Hawick. Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify learning and skills needs in partnership with managers and and deliver practical learning and development activities across the the development and maintenance of competency standards skills matrices and training the Modern Apprenticeship program to ensure candidates assessors and verifiers and informed engaged and ensure all key milestones are with Developing Young People to promote careers in Johnstons through the schools interaction and participating in local career eventsWork with technical experts trainers and assessors to ensure employees are trained and developed to the required competency competency progress identify skills gaps and support appropriate development the transfer and retention of specialist textile manufacturing and craft effective onboarding and role-specific development for new the L&D Manager in leadership management and employee development accurate training qualification and competency learning activity and continually improve the effectiveness of L&D SpecificationEssentialStrong communication coaching and facilitation to build effective relationships with employees managers and technical organised with the ability to manage multiple and approachable with a genuine interest in helping people within textile manufacturing manufacturing or another skills-based in an administration role and or experience in a training role Key BehavioursCollaborative and relationship focusedCurious and willing to learnPractical and solutions focusedStrong communicatorOrganised and detail consciousPassionate about developing peopleCommitted to continuous improvementThe successful candidate will be required to complete a training programme with the L&D team in Elgin. The period of training is expected to be for 4 to 6 weeks depending on experience and progress. There can be some flexibility around weekly travel to will take place on 1st and 2nd December UsFounded in 1797 Johnstons of Elgin is an innovative luxury clothing brand celebrating 225 years of experience in working with the worlds finest fibres. Across three centuries our family-owned company has carefully sourced cashmere and fine woollen fibres from around the world applying the latest technology and highest quality craft expertise in our very own vertical Scottish mills. Employing over 1000 staff our valued employees and communities are at the heart of everything we do producing unique high-quality designs that are made to last. Our brand is focused on sustainability working with natural renewable and biodegradable fibres and we are committed to maintaining a minimal environmental of Elgin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer wholeheartedly supporting the principles of equality and diversity to build an inclusive workforce. Our aim is to embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do to create an environment where our employees feel safe to be their whole authentic self without having to downplay or change parts of their identity. We celebrate diversity in all its forms which goes beyond those characteristics protected by law to include everything that makes us unique from our backgrounds and experiences to our personalities and ways of endeavour to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and encourage any candidate who requires assistance to contact us meet every requirement Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement or qualification. At Johnstons of Elgin we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if you are excited about this role but think your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other note all applicants must be able to provide evidence of their right to remain and take up paid employment in country job is based.