Talent and Development Specialist

The Talent & Development Specialist is responsible for supporting the design and delivery of
training solutions in support of all aspects of development that fall outside of FCA regulated T&C
requirements, to respond to training needs analysis for the various career paths throughout the
business.

Training will be delivered directly via remote learning (using video and MS Teams) and
face-to-face interventions and through the engagement with external training providers.

This role will also maintain and enhance all administration associated with delivering training at
Wren Sterling, focusing on the continuing evolution of the Induction Programme to effectively
onboard both new starters and the integration of colleagues transferring from acquisitions.

Role Responsibilities

• Working with the Director of HR, define the WS annual L&D programme for existing employees following organisation wide Training Needs Analysis process.
• Deliver the Wren Sterling New Starter Induction Programme, ensuring new starters get a great on boarding experience across the business.
• Working closely with Managers at all levels, develop and deliver L&D interventions across all formats to support training needs for knowledge, skills and soft skills training.
• Manage Financial Services provider training to meet technical training needs.
• Working with Subject matter Experts, design, manage and distribute all online training content on SharePoint to support our business strategy and mandatory training requirements for working within a FCA regulated environment.
• Working with the Integration Team, support all acquisitions by providing face to face and remote training of WS processes & policies to support the integration of transferring employees.
• Support the Wren Sterling annual training budget, including the booking of training requests for training and professional qualifications, ensuring that requests are reviewed and approved by the Director of HR (as required)
• Develop content for the L&D Hub and provide consultancy support for all areas of the business on the development and delivery of training materials
• Maintain accurate learning and talent data within HR systems and produce regular reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders.

Skills Required

Essential skills:

• IT literate, including all Microsoft Packages.
• Coaching & facilitation.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Training & development of colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Customer focused.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem solving.
• Ability to efficiently manage priorities and workloads.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.

Desirable Skills:

• Financial Planning skills
• Basic understanding of Power BI Reporting Package