Learning & Development Advisor
Urban Outfitters, Inc., Ilford, Greater London
Learning & Development Advisor
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Urban Outfitters, Inc., Ilford, Greater London
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted today, 23 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 154a0114e5e14876a0473c567b406db7
Full Job Description
- Partner with business stakeholders to design and deliver innovative learning solutions that engage and inspire our Retail and Head Office teams, driving high performance.
- Support our digital learning strategy, by curating and adding engaging digital content and tools to our library, using AI supported eLearning authoring tools.
- Facilitate interactive training sessions both in-person and online, promoting fresh thinking and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Refine your knowledge, staying up-to-the-minute with all the latest thinking, you'll serve as a font of knowledge for tools and approaches that support our people to be at their best.
- Lead on a groupwide Mentoring program, in partnership with our exciting new Mentoring platform to ensure usage and impact for learners and the business.
- Manage and optimise training calendars in collaboration with departments, ensuring timely delivery across the business.
- Oversee updates to key training materials, such as onboarding programmes and leadership development, to meet evolving business needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues on projects, spearheading or being a contributor to various projects that make our people's experience at URBN even better.
- Deliver impactful new starter onboarding sessions, ensuring they are relevant exciting, welcoming and set new hires up for success.
- Design engaging communication campaigns that encourage participation in learning initiatives.
- Track, analyse, and report on learning effectiveness, gathering insights from learners and leaders to continuously improve and evolve our offer.
- Serve as the point of contact, for anyone at URBN who wants to learn more or get some guidance on their personal development or that of their team.
- Prepare regular learning data insights, to measure the success of learning initiatives and support business decisions., PLEASE NOTE: When attaching your CV or work examples it is very important that you name your files to include your name and not just "cv.doc" or "curriculum vitae.docx" or "my_illustration.jpg". Instead use a format like this "joe_bloggs_cv.docx" Files must be less than 4 MB. Allowed file types: txt pdf doc docx rtf jpg jpeg png Files must be less than 4 MB. Allowed file types: txt pdf doc docx rtf jpg jpeg png. Attachment Files must be less than 4 MB. Allowed file types: txt pdf doc docx rtf jpg jpeg png. Attachment Files must be less than 4 MB. Allowed file types: txt pdf doc docx rtf jpg jpeg png. Attachment Files must be less than 4 MB. Allowed file types: txt pdf doc docx rtf jpg jpeg png. Content Relationship I am contacting the advertiser for no other reason than to apply for this position. I am aware soliciting Fashion Workie users for other services or spamming is against the Terms & Conditions of usage. I have carefully read the advert specification including details of where the position is based and provided details of any requirements stipulated in the advert within my application.
- Experience of working with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Commercial understanding of Retail and Head Office team's development needs
- Experience delivering in a blended learning environment, including virtual training and distance learning methods, classroom/instructor-led training
- Strong project management skills
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Flexible working style with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Psychometric certification such as MBTI or Insights is a bonus
- Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS) is a bonus
Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. 50 years on, and over 60 stores across Europe later, we've become a destination for emerging design, unexpected styling, One-Of-A-Kind vintage and homeware that makes you want to hit the share button. We speak to a social community of over 10 million forward-thinking individuals, bringing together a nostalgia for the past with an enthusiasm to shape the future. The UO community are culturally aware, they shape the music scene, they live a digitally native life and they wear style trends before anyone else. At our core, we empower our customers and staff to express themselves, unapologetically, living life in a way that's truly authentic to them. We are always excited to bring new talent into the room, especially if you share our values: - Progressive - we move with the mood
- Creative - we champion limitless minds
- Inclusive - we open our platforms to all communities
- Responsible - we work to reduce our impact on the environment
- Compassionate - we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5 Role Summary As a key player in our Learning & Development team, you'll empower employees across URBN and our iconic brands-Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Free People- to grow, innovate, and thrive. In this role, you'll partner with the Head of L&D to design and deliver a suite of engaging learning programmes and initiatives for both our Head Office and Retail teams. You'll take the lead in crafting blended learning solutions that captivate and inspire, helping to build a culture of continuous learning and growth. Collaborating closely with key HR stakeholders and partnering with leaders & managers, you'll ensure our development initiatives are not just centralised, but also tailored to meet the unique needs of our teams and the business.
- Flexible start and finish times
- Bring your dog to work Wellbeing:
- Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health
- Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount of external gym memberships
- Private Medical Insurance Employee Discount:
- Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands! Community:
- One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice Travel:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan Continued Development:
- We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development
Work-life balance: