People Development Advisor

We are current looking for a People Development Advisor.  This role will be based at Scottish SPCA Headquarters in Dunfermline with a flexible blend of home working. 

If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, please read on for more information. 

• Hours – Full time - 35 hours per week
• Salary – £28,774.20 - £33,579.00 (Depending on Experience)
• Contract Type – Permanent  

About the Scottish SPCA

As Scotland’s animal welfare charity, we have been on-hand to protect animals and prevent cruelty since 1839 – that’s over 186 years of creating a better world for all animals. We’ve grown to become a national charity which celebrates the strength of the human-animal bond and enriches the lives of animals and people. We are Scotland’s animal champions.

What does a People Development Advisor do? 

The People Development Advisor supports the design, delivery and evaluation of learning initiatives that build organisational capability. The role acts as a partner to managers and colleagues and delivers key development projects within the People & Culture strategy which support a culture of continuous development. 

Overview of main duties and responsibilities

• Develop engaging learning content including workshops, e-learning, and blended learning pathways.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate technical knowledge into practical learning solutions.
• Support change initiatives by designing learning that enables adoption of new systems, processes, or behaviours.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions, workshops, and development programmes.
• Support the rollout of leadership development and talent initiatives.
• Support annual training needs analysis to identify skills gaps and development priorities.
• Support the build and delivery of the annual training plan.
• Regularly collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand current and future learning requirements. 

• Evaluate the return on investment of training undertaken and use learner feedback to continuously refine and improve. 

   

Please see full Job Description link for more detailed information on the role. 

 What makes a good People Development Advisor? 

•             Learner-centred mindset 

•             Good Interpersonal skills 

•             Ability to prioritise workloads 

•             Ability to adapt to change

•             Customer focused approach 

•             Creative approach to problem solving 

•             IT proficiency with MS Office, LMS Platforms and virtual delivery tools

•             Confident facilitation and presentation skills

•             Experience of designing and delivering training 

•             Experience of undertaking training needs analysis

We are fortunate that some of our roles attract a high level of interest therefore, we may have to close roles earlier than advertised. Early application submissions are highly recommended.  This also means that we cannot provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates due to receiving high levels of applications. 

The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission.

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