Job Introduction

Development Specialist – People

Location: Haydock
Contract: Full Time | Permanent
Hours: 37.5 Hours - Monday to Friday

About the role

We’re looking for a passionate and engaging Development Specialist – People to join our People team and play a key role in developing our colleagues and supporting business performance through impactful learning and development solutions.

You’ll design and deliver engaging learning experiences across virtual, in-person and blended formats, supporting colleagues throughout their journey with Speedy — from induction and onboarding through to ongoing development, talent and succession programmes.

Working closely with People Business Partners and stakeholders across Speedy Hire, you’ll identify learning and development needs, provide expert guidance and create practical solutions that help our colleagues and business thrive.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about people development, enjoys creating engaging learning experiences and wants to help shape a culture where continuous learning and development are part of everyday life.

What you’ll be doing

• Design and deliver engaging learning and development solutions across virtual, in-person and blended environments.
• Work with People Business Partners and stakeholders to identify learning and development needs and translate these into effective solutions.
• Support colleague induction and onboarding, ensuring new colleagues have the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to succeed.
• Support talent and succession programmes, helping identify and develop future talent across Speedy.
• Develop engaging training materials, resources and learning content.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on learning and development approaches and solutions.
• Facilitate engaging learning sessions for colleagues across a range of roles and levels.
• Coordinate learning and development programmes, ensuring they are delivered effectively and provide a positive colleague experience.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of learning interventions, using feedback and insight to continually improve our approach.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business and act as a trusted learning and development partner.
• Bring fresh ideas and innovative approaches to learning and development.
• Champion best practice and new ways of working to ensure our learning offer remains engaging, relevant and impactful.
• Contribute to creating a culture of continuous learning and development across Speedy Hire.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about people development and learning, with the creativity and confidence to engage colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience working in a Learning & Development, training, people development or organisational development role.
• Experience designing and delivering learning across virtual and face-to-face environments.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage a diverse range of audiences.
• Experience developing engaging training materials and learning content.
• A good understanding of learning and development principles and how they can support business performance.
• Experience supporting or contributing to induction, talent or succession programmes would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with People teams and stakeholders across the business.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and programmes.
• A proactive and creative approach, with a willingness to challenge existing ways of working and introduce fresh ideas.
• A genuine passion for helping colleagues 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 – People, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference to the colleague experience and help shape how our people learn, develop and progress across the business.

You’ll work with colleagues and stakeholders across Speedy Hire, giving you the opportunity to influence our learning culture, develop innovative solutions and support the growth of our talent.

If you’re passionate about people, love creating engaging learning experiences and want to help build a culture where everyone can learn, grow and succeed, 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.