Job Introduction

Development Specialist – Digital Systems

Location: Haydock
Contract: Part Time
Hours: 22.5 Hours Per week - Monday to Friday

About the role

We’re looking for a passionate and innovative Development Specialist – Digital Systems to join our People team and play a key role in supporting the continuous growth and development of colleagues across Speedy.

With a particular focus on core business systems, you’ll help colleagues build the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to get the most from the systems that support our business.

You’ll work closely with People Business Partners, subject matter experts and stakeholders across Speedy to identify development needs and create engaging, practical learning solutions that meet both colleague and business requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about learning and development, enjoys working with technology and systems, and wants to make a real difference to how colleagues learn and grow.

What you’ll be doing

• Identify learning and development needs across core business systems and translate these into effective learning solutions.
• Design and deliver engaging training across virtual, in-person and blended formats.
• Develop high-quality training materials, resources and digital learning content.
• Act as a subject matter expert for digital systems learning, providing guidance and support to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with People Business Partners and business stakeholders to ensure learning solutions support organisational priorities.
• Support talent and succession planning, contributing to the development of colleagues and future talent across Speedy.
• Coordinate learning programmes, ensuring they are delivered effectively, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of learning interventions, using feedback and insight to continually improve our approach.
• Champion innovation, new learning technologies and best practice across learning and development.
• Ensure learning solutions remain engaging, relevant, cost-effective and aligned with Speedy’s strategic priorities.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business and become a trusted partner in supporting colleague development.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about learning, development and digital systems, with the ability to turn complex information into engaging and accessible learning experiences.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience working in a Learning & Development, training, digital learning or systems training environment.
• Experience designing and delivering training across virtual, face-to-face and blended environments.
• A strong understanding of how people learn and the ability to adapt your approach to different audiences.
• Experience creating engaging training content and learning materials.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and programmes.
• A proactive and creative approach to solving learning and development challenges.
• An interest in digital technology, business systems and emerging learning approaches.
• A genuine passion for helping people learn, develop and reach their potential.

Why join Speedy?

At Speedy, we believe our people are at the heart of our success. As a Development Specialist, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact by helping colleagues develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

You’ll play an important role in shaping how we deliver systems learning across the business, while helping us create a culture of continuous learning, innovation and development.

If you’re passionate about learning, confident working with digital systems and enjoy finding creative ways to help people develop, we’d love to hear from you.

Your career with Speedy

Speedy offers a Career Line of Sight, enabling colleagues to gain a detailed understanding of the routes available for progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

Important information

Please be aware that Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed closing date if we receive a high level of applications. If you wish to be considered for this opportunity, we recommend completing your application as promptly as possible.

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.

The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

You can view our policies in line with our ESG Governance here:
Speedy ESG Governance Policies

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity status or disability status.

All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of the right to work in the UK by the start of employment.