People Development Partner 
Attractive Salary & Benefits 
36.5 Hour week (Hybrid)
Newtownabbey 

Who are we?
At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Ireland’s leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,000 staff and have been placed 4th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2023.
 
We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Our leaders care about employees and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others. We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well.
 
A look into the role
Henderson Wholesale is a leading Wholesaler in Northern Ireland and supplies goods to over 450 stores across various brands such as SPAR, EUROSPAR and VIVO. We source from local farmers, growers and producers and are proud to contribute to our local economy and environment. 

We achieved Gold accreditation against the Investors in People standard framework in 2023 in recognition of people management excellence and our commitment to investment in people.

The Purpose of the role:
As the People Development Partner, you'll collaborate closely with HR and other stakeholders to prioritize sustainable learning across the wider organization. By leveraging your expertise and creativity, and employing effective metrics, you'll design and deliver flexible learning opportunities that align with our values and business goals. 

Your main objective is to foster a culture of continuous learning, talent development, and employee engagement to propel organizational success.

 
Working as People Development Manager you will:
 
Learning and Development:

• Coordinate and implement a comprehensive learning program aligned with talent management strategies, utilizing various delivery methods.

• Collaborate with HR and managers to identify and address knowledge and skill gaps through needs analysis, coaching, and support.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in learning design and delivery, fostering organizational values and behaviour’s.

• Cultivate a personal learning network for continuous professional development and gather external insights for internal improvement.

• Implement personal development planning and self-directed learning aligned with performance management.

• Utilize data to assess effectiveness and produce reports to support key performance indicators.

Digital Learning:

• Promote digital learning tools and spaces among stakeholders.

• Develop user-focused digital content and curate learning management system (LMS) content for continuous improvement.

• Evaluate external content and guide purchasing decisions for the LMS.

• Support LMS maintenance and administration.

Stakeholders and Suppliers:

• Foster relationships across the organization to enhance collaboration and co-design.

Wellbeing, Diversity, and Inclusion:

• Ensure inclusivity and accessibility in all learning and development activities.

• Perform other business-related duties as necessary.        
   

Skills for Success
 
Joining us as People Development Manager the minimum criteria you’ll need is:
 

• Third level qualification OR a professional certification in a relevant field OR An L&D qualification at level 5 or above 

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role 

• Demonstrable experience of stakeholder management and relationship building 

• Experience of working with a variety of Learning Technologies 

• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Power Point

• A Full valid UK/EU Driving License

 
The Attributes you’ll need include:

• Ability to think strategically and translate business goals into actionable people initiatives.

• Excellent written and communication skills, with evidence of the ability to exercise effective active listening and adapt style to suit the needs of the audience.  

• Self-starter and work on own initiative

• Agile and flexible in approach to work

 
It is Desirable if you have:

• Previous experience of facilitating learning through a Learning Management System

• Experience of content curation and curriculum development

• Experience within FMCG

• Member of CIPD

Are we right for you?
 
As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.
 
Ambition – We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.
 
Customer First – We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.
 
Teamwork – We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.
 
Integrity – We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.
 
The Reward

The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days. In the last year Henderson group staff and retail stores raised over £1 million for charity partners.

You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve.  And we will be here to celebrate your success.
 
Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment.  We value employee development and heavily invest in our people.
 

Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Perks Offers/Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more.

This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week. Working hours will be 8:45am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-3:45pm Friday. Hybrid and flexible working arrangement available.
 
If you'd like to speak with us before making your application, our Talent Acquisition Specialist - Joanne McClelland would be happy to have a confidential chat with you about the role on offer - email joanne.mcclelland@henderson-group.com to get in touch.
 
Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Sunday 7th April 2024
 
We are an equal opportunities employer.