Learning & Development Specialist

Learning & Development Specialist Manchester

Due to the secondment of the existing post holder, an exciting fixed term opportunity has arisen for an innovative and dynamic Learning and Development Specialist to join our highly motivated and progressive Human Resources Division.

This impactful role is designed to create an inspirational and innovative learning and development culture which is central to our University’s success and is highly regarded by our people. 

Working proactively with senior leaders, business managers and HR Business Partners you will analyse and identify learning and development needs.   As part of a wider team of forward thinking specialists you will collaboratively provide innovative and creative learning and development solutions to support the strategic and operational business needs of our University, its employees and teams.

To be successful in this role we are looking for an enthusiastic individual with energy and passion who has had significant experience of working with senior managers and leaders to shape strategic and operational learning and development interventions and solutions. 

You will have a demonstrable track record of success in the application of learning and development solutions with evidence of providing tangible improvements in individual and business performance.  The successful candidate will also have confidence operating in an environment of transformational change, and have the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse audience through the delivery of blended learning techniques and the application of e-learning technology.

To gain further insight into the role and to apply for the vacancy please follow the link below.

Closing date: 15 February 2015

The University of Salford is committed to an inclusive approach to equality and diversity.

LocationManchesterSalary£38,511 - £45,954 PADurationFull time, Fixed term – 24 monthsReference1443770Contact NameRecruitment

Due to the secondment of the existing post holder, an exciting fixed term opportunity has arisen for an innovative and dynamic Learning and Development Specialist to join our highly motivated and progressive Human Resources Division.

This impactful role is designed to create an inspirational and innovative learning and development culture which is central to our University’s success and is highly regarded by our people. 

Working proactively with senior leaders, business managers and HR Business Partners you will analyse and identify learning and development needs.   As part of a wider team of forward thinking specialists you will collaboratively provide innovative and creative learning and development solutions to support the strategic and operational business needs of our University, its employees and teams.

To be successful in this role we are looking for an enthusiastic individual with energy and passion who has had significant experience of working with senior managers and leaders to shape strategic and operational learning and development interventions and solutions. 

You will have a demonstrable track record of success in the application of learning and development solutions with evidence of providing tangible improvements in individual and business performance.  The successful candidate will also have confidence operating in an environment of transformational change, and have the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse audience through the delivery of blended learning techniques and the application of e-learning technology.

To gain further insight into the role and to apply for the vacancy please follow the link below.

Closing date: 15 February 2015

The University of Salford is committed to an inclusive approach to equality and diversity.

Apply now

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Pan Am Coach Interviews: Karate

Karate Coach Nassim Varasteh is a former repeat World Championship medalist. As a successful club owner and instructor, she works alongside Karate Canada’s National Teams at key international events. The Coaches Association of Ontario caught up with Nassime at the One-Year Kickoff to the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games event in July.

CAO: How are you preparing your athletes for the home field advantage at the TO2015 Pan Am Games?

Nassime Varasteh: I think sport psych is going to be a huge component for us, just because that home crowd advantage is going to give us just enough pressure to do our best, but at the same time we want to make sure that amount of pressure doesn’t make us fall apart either. I think we’re going to have a huge home crowd advantage but we’re going to manage the stress and the emotions in our preparation.

CAO: How do you become the best coach you can be?

NV: Keep learning. You’ve got to stay current, stay involved with the athletes, and work really closely with the athletes. Just stay as current as you can.

CAO: What is one piece of advice you would give another coach on coaching?

NV: Keep learning. You have to work really closely with the athletes and just stay on top of everything as a coach. Whether it’s how we’re training with the athletes, sports science, and just every aspect of coaching. We always have to stay on top of everything.

CAO: What do you love about coaching? 

NV: I love being on the field, I love working with the athletes, I love the pressure, and I love to perform. I used to be a former athlete, and now I get to do it through the athletes. So for me it’s a great experience.

Don’t miss the Canadian Pan Am Karate team this summer at the 2015 Pan Am Games!

 

The 2015 Ontario Coaches Conference is the go-to annual event for coach development, networking, workshops and more. Over 25 Session, NCCP course options, Socials, and Special Events. Learn from Provincial, National, and International coaches. A game changing experience!

Coach 2 Coach is a monthly correspondence between coaches of all sports, at all levels, across Ontario. Coaches talk coaching sharing knowledge and experience. Any coach can contribute!

Over the last forty years, coaching in Canada has been developed jointly by the federal and provincial governments through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). This coaching education program is developed and delivered through a partnership of the federal, provincial and territorial governments, the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and the National Sport Organizations (NSOs). NCCP workshops are designed for all types of coaches. Whether you’re thinking about coaching your child’s community team or you’re already the head coach of a national team, the NCCP has workshops to meet your needs.

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Pan Am Coach Interviews: Rowing

Coach Development and the upcoming Pan Am/Parapan Am Games.

Alan learned to row and began his coaching career in Hamilton, and is now Head Coach for the Don Rowing Club of Mississauga.  Alan spent two years as a High Performance Coach and led athlete development within the province of New Brunswick, where he pushed forward the re-introduction of rowing at the University of NB and St. Thomas University.  Alan has consistently produced successful athletes and contributed his expertise to the Canadian National Team.

Alan has also been involved with the Row to Podium initiative to identify and develop new rowing talent into future Olympic champions.  A level three coach and licensed umpire, Alan is pursuing further development through the National Coaching Institute’s Advanced Coaching Diploma. The Coaches Association of Ontario met up with Alan at the One-Year Countdown to the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games event in July.

CAO: How are you prepping for home field advantage?

Alan Oldham: Whether you’re competing away or at home you want to be in ideal performance state regardless of what’s going on around you and as far as being at home it means there’s going to be a lot more cheering from the fans and that will affect the outcome on the water or field or whatever sport arena. So it’s really important to take that into account when we’re preparing athletes so they’re aware there’s going to be this extra energy. I think even a lead-up to a big event like this it’s pretty powerful that there is an excitement and athletes don’t want to let down the whole crowd so you need to manage that from a sports psych side and daily training perspective. Everyday preparing for that. Setting up situations where the athletes are visualizing that and training with the attitude that we’re going to go out and do our best and use those cheers to spur on even more performance.

CAO: How do you become the best coach you can be?

AO: I’d say that just coach, I’d always take the attitude that you’d want to coach as much as you can, coach anyone, every level you can learn quite often more from coaching people at the beginning levels and then take that to coach someone on their way to the Olympic podium. So taking every opportunity to coach and learning from other coaches. Sitting back and taking opportunity to see what’s been done and what people are doing around you, what the top coaches in the country are doing, and trying to see how that could fit into what you’re doing, and not feeling that you need to reinvent everything, because there’s a lot that’s been done and a lot of good stuff that you can utilize if you just take a look around.

CAO: What is one piece of advice you would give another coach on coaching?

AO: Well as I said, learn from other coaches. I think that the biggest piece of advice is take some time to be balanced yourself. You’re only going to be a good coach as long as you’re not burnt out. Take a few moments, a day off a week, or whatever, a few hours a couple of days to sit down and do something that’s not related to your sport. Because quite often that’s when the biggest insights related to your athletes or developing your own career come into focus and you can come back with renewed energy and take on what might have seemed a little daunting or a little overwhelming before.

CAO: What do you love about coaching? 

AO: Helping the athlete on their journey. That’s what I really love about coaching because as an athlete I was really benefited by coaches that saw something in me and helped me along my journey and I want to do that as a coach myself. 

 

The 2015 Ontario Coaches Conference is the go-to annual event for coach development, networking, workshops and more. Over 25 Session, NCCP course options, Socials, and Special Events. Learn from Provincial, National, and International coaches. A game changing experience!

Coach 2 Coach is a monthly correspondence between coaches of all sports, at all levels, across Ontario. Coaches talk coaching sharing knowledge and experience. Any coach can contribute!

Over the last forty years, coaching in Canada has been developed jointly by the federal and provincial governments through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). This coaching education program is developed and delivered through a partnership of the federal, provincial and territorial governments, the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and the National Sport Organizations (NSOs). NCCP workshops are designed for all types of coaches. Whether you’re thinking about coaching your child’s community team or you’re already the head coach of a national team, the NCCP has workshops to meet your needs.

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Trainee Development Adviser

Trainee Development Adviser London - City

Client -
My client is an international leading law firm, looking for a Trainee Development Advisor on a permanent basis.

Role -
As the specialist Graduate Development Adviser you will be the main point of contact for trainees throughout their training contract within the firm. This will involve managing seat changes, organising inductions, ensuring the smooth running of their delivery, monitoring trainees performance, managing any secondment coordination, working with Partners and Law Schools, overseeing appraisals and managing the Trainee Development Assistant.

You -
Experience of working in Trainee Development and on projects is essential. The candidate will have preferably worked within a law firm and be a team player.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

It is Career Legal’s policy, as a matter of courtesy to respond to all applications within three working days. However because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this permanent vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients. Thank you

LocationLondon - CitySalary£30,000 - £40,000ReferenceSS105413Contact NameSam Stafford

Client -
My client is an international leading law firm, looking for a Trainee Development Advisor on a permanent basis.

Role -
As the specialist Graduate Development Adviser you will be the main point of contact for trainees throughout their training contract within the firm. This will involve managing seat changes, organising inductions, ensuring the smooth running of their delivery, monitoring trainees performance, managing any secondment coordination, working with Partners and Law Schools, overseeing appraisals and managing the Trainee Development Assistant.

You -
Experience of working in Trainee Development and on projects is essential. The candidate will have preferably worked within a law firm and be a team player.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

It is Career Legal’s policy, as a matter of courtesy to respond to all applications within three working days. However because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this permanent vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients. Thank you

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Safety Training: places available in March and April 2015

  There are places available in the forthcoming Safety courses. For updates and registrations, please refer to the Safety Training Catalogue (see here).

by Safety Training, HSE Unit

 

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Personal Development and Communication courses

  Please find below the list of courses in the field of Personal Development and Communication which are scheduled before the end of July.

In addition, the following courses are scheduled in French:

For more details about a course and to register, please go to the Training Catalogue.

If you need a course which is not in the catalogue, please contact your supervisor, your Departmental Training Officer or HR-LD at Communication.Training@cern.ch.

 

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Language training

  If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to learn a language, there is no excuse any more. 

You can attend one of our English or French courses and you can practise the language with a tandem partner!

General & Professional French courses
The next General & Professional French course will start on 26 January. These collective courses aim to bring participants who have at least level A1 to higher levels (up to C2).

Each level consists of a combination of face-to-face sessions (40 hours) with personal work (20 hours) following a specially designed programme.
A final progress test takes place at the end of the term.
Please note that it is mandatory to take the placement test. Please sign up here.

French courses for beginners
The aim of this course is to give some basic skills to beginners in order to communicate in simple everyday situations in both social and professional life. These courses can start at any time during the year, as soon as a group of beginners has been identified.

Participants can apply either for a semi-intensive (10-week courses with 6 hours of classes per week) course and choose between different schedules (morning/lunch time – late afternoon).

If you have doubts regarding your level in French - you can find here the “European levels – Self-Assessment Grid that will give you an idea at what level you will be placed.

French Oral Expression
These collective courses aim to bring participants with a good level in French to a higher level of oral expression in a professional context. The next Oral Expression course will start on January 26.

Please note that it is mandatory to take the placement test. Please sign up here.

French Writing Course
These collective courses aim to bring participants with a good level in French to a higher level of written expression.

Please note that it is mandatory to take the placement test. Please sign up here.

Cours d’anglais - général & professionnel
Les prochains cours général & professionnel débuteront le 26 janvier. L’objectif principal de ces cours collectifs est de permettre aux participants d’un niveau A1 de progresser pour atteindre un niveau supérieur pouvant aller jusqu’à C2.

Nous vous prions de remplir aussi une demande de formation pour un test de placement – ce test est obligatoire même si vous avez déjà suivi des cours de langue au CERN.

Cours d’expression – anglais
Le prochain cours d’expression orale débutera le 26 janvier. Ce cours s’adresse à un publique ayant un bon niveau en anglais.

Cours d’expression écrite 
Nous proposons deux cours d’expression écrite :

Administrative
Technical

Si vous souhaitez suivre un de ces cours, merci de bien vouloir remplir une demande de formation pour le cours et pour le test de placement.

For registration and further information on the courses or the language tandem programme, please contact Kerstin Fuhrmeister (70896), (language.training@cern.ch).

 

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