Learning & Development Advisor

As Learning & Development Advisor, you will play a key role in developing the skills, capability and future talent of our workforce. Acting as a trusted partner to managers and stakeholders across the business, you will identify learning needs, design and deliver effective development solutions, manage learning programmes and systems, and lead a small team to support a culture of continuous learning. You will also contribute to our early careers and apprenticeship initiatives, helping to attract, develop and retain talent across the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and managers, identifying and assessing learning and development needs across the organisation.

• Lead and manage a variety of L&D projects, including training needs analysis, programme design, supplier selection, and implementation.

• Source, evaluate, and manage external training providers to ensure high quality, cost-effective learning solutions.

• Develop, update, and enhance learning content and training programmes to align with business objectives and organisational capability requirements.

• Review and redesign existing training materials, ensuring content remains engaging, relevant, and fit for purpose.

• Upload, maintain, and administer learning content across online learning platforms and systems.

• Proactively research and introduce innovative digital and online learning solutions to support continuous employee development.

• Produce and present detailed management information, reports, and insights using Excel and PowerPoint, tracking learning activity, effectiveness, and key performance indicators.

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of two L&D Coordinators, ensuring effective delivery of departmental objectives and excellent stakeholder support.

• Respond to learning and development enquiries, providing timely advice, guidance, and support to employees and managers.

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

• Coordinate and deliver school and community outreach initiatives to raise awareness of career opportunities within the business and attract high quality apprenticeship candidates.

• Support apprenticeship programmes and early careers development activities, helping to build future talent pipelines for the organisation.

• Ensure all learning and development activities comply with relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

What we're looking for:

We are looking for a proactive, organised and people focused individual who is passionate about learning and development and enjoys building strong relationships across a business. You will be confident managing multiple priorities, using data and insights to inform decisions, and delivering high quality learning solutions that make a measurable impact. As this is a highly collaborative role with regular stakeholder engagement, we are seeking someone who can work predominantly from the office, with flexibility to work from home on occasion. A positive, hands on approach and the ability to support and develop others will be key to success in this role.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in Learning & Development, Training, Talent Development, or a related HR discipline.

• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating training programmes.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Full Driving Licence, valid in the UK.

• Full UK Working Rights.

What Forth Ports can offer you

At Forth Ports, our people are our priority, and we are committed to creating a flexible, open, and supportive working culture. As part of our team, you will enjoy

• A competitive salary

• Discretionary bonus

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16.5% joint contribution plus life assurance at 4x salary

• In‑house Occupational Health — Provides professional workplace health advice, support, and guidance for employees across all sites

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) — Delivered through Health Assured, offering 24/7, 365‑day confidential wellbeing support via the Wisdom app or telephone access, covering mental health, financial advice, legal guidance, and emotional wellbeing

• Physiotherapy Support — Access to physiotherapy sessions through three external providers in Scotland, plus an onsite physiotherapist once per week in Tilbury

• An annual Christmas thank you gift of a complimentary turkey or meat-free alternative for all employees

• GymFlex health club memberships offering discounted access to gyms including Nuffield Health, PureGym, Anytime Fitness, The Gym Group, and selected local gyms

• Cycle to Work scheme to support affordable, sustainable commuting

• On-site free parking available for all employees

• Attractive family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity cover

• Employee discount platform providing savings on UK-wide restaurants, retail, car rentals, days out, and holidays 

We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we are committed to ensuring that members of the Armed Forces community are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged in their civilian careers because of their service.

We welcome applications from veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, and military spouses/partners, and we actively support flexible and inclusive recruitment practices.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter when submitting your application via the ‘Apply Now’ link.