Skills Networks Learning Account Manager - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Joining Arup
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The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Manager to drive and develop the Learning agenda within these skills-based communities in the Skills Networks Learning Account to upskill and reskill approximately 18000 experts to excel in their professional practice and support our strategy and plans. You will shape the Learning strategy for the Skills Networks and for evaluating and developing transformational Learning that is innovative and impactful to fully enable our members to deliver technical excellence in everything they do.
Each Skills Network is accountable for developing capability and building deep expertise in their membership aligned to a Skills Transformation Plan.
You will partner with the Skills Faculty within the group, to identify and co-create with the 58 Global Skills Leaders learning needs and solutions that drive up standards of excellence; dealing with the unique needs of multiple cohort types from Graduate to Director when formulating world class solutions.
The successful candidate will have deep knowledge of learning trends, technologies and innovative learning and have experience in change management trajectories in large matrix organisations.
Working within Arup University Group, 95+ interdisciplinary experts who form the five Faculties in Arup University. This is a role with a significant opportunity to help shape Arup’s standards of excellence, and engage widely with our membership, and report directly to the Learning Faculty director and will own the quality and the success of all Learning solutions delivered through their account.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
We are looking for people who:
- Have developed and implemented a strategic plan for skills-based learning programs.
- Have a proven background in technical learning, especially in engineering and design-focused domains, showcasing the ability to understand and cater to the unique learning needs of these areas.
- Can engage effectively with global skills network Leaders, business directors, and the broader learning faculty.
- Have a data-driven approach to the design and implementation of Learning solutions, with a focus on applying innovative methodologies to measure the success and impact of the Learning.
- Can guide and manage project teams, including a hands-on approach, to ensure the operational aspects of skills network learning are effectively handled.
The role is based in our London Office three days a week, and two days working from home.
Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Thalia Rodriguez at thalia.rodriguez@arup.com, Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
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What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
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Our Application Process
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Closing Date: 03/12/2024