Learning & Development Specialist

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We are rethinking the workplace experience.

We are a global leader in future-of-work solutions, bringing a hospitality-driven experience to the workplace. We serve as a partner, not just a place, for our clients and members, offering concierge-style services, dedicated support teams, and in-house resources, allowing our clients and members to focus on what they do best.

The passion our company has for creating impactful work experiences for our clients extends to all of our employees as well. If you’re interested in helping us provide inspiring and unforgettable moments, consider joining our team.

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Hospitality-driven

Convene is first and foremost a hospitality company that operates within the meeting, event, and shared workplace industries. We create inspiring destinations for clients, members, and landlords to meet, work, and host experiential events.

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Focused on innovation

Our clients’ evolving needs drive our passion for innovation and motivate us to constantly develop new creative solutions. If you’re a creative problem solver who doesn’t settle for “good enough,” you’ll feel at home here.

We offer our employees a 401K with employer match, financial wellness education, life insurance, and transit incentives. We also prioritize professional advancement, offering a robust catalog of online learning opportunities and workshops focused on leadership development, professional growth, and skills-based training.

Employees have access to generous paid time off, including paid holiday breaks and birthday PTO to promote work-life balance and wellness. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, and a variety of perks and discounts to support your everyday life.

We prioritize a balance of in-person collaboration and flexible remote productivity with our hybrid work policy. This allows our global teams to thrive and have opportunities to work together in our Convene cities, as roles allow.

Diversity & inclusion

At Convene, we are committed to becoming 1% better every day, which includes a strong and ongoing focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to be their true selves. This commitment is reflected in our organizational practices and our approach to work. With the support of our leadership team and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we collaborate and seek out input in order to foster a diverse and inclusive environment.

Enabling those who want to give back or grow, we offer an annual application-based paid sabbatical program to those who want to invest in their communities.

At Convene, we know that when our people are given opportunities to learn and grow, we all succeed. Our UK Learning & Development Specialist is key to making that happen. You'll be the one to bring our global L&D vision to life for our UK team, helping employees grow their skills and careers.

We are seeking a candidate who loves creating great learning experiences and building strong relationships. You'll put our global strategy into practice and be the face of our in-person new hire onboarding. Your success will come from working with our global teams to create a consistent and impactful learning experience for everyone in the UK.

Please note: candidate must currently reside in the UK and be able to work in the UK without sponsorship.

What You’ll Do:

Onboarding & Learning Strategy

You'll make the first impression count. You'll be the one to welcome every new hire in person, making sure they feel like they belong and understand their important role from day one.

  • Lead our new hire onboarding programme from start to finish, running engaging, in-person sessions that introduce our culture and values.
  • Keep the onboarding experience fresh and effective, ensuring it sets our team up for success.
  • Work with People Operations and Talent Acquisition to improve our onboarding process for all employees.
  • Put our global L&D strategy into action for the UK, prioritizing training needs by working closely with local teams and experts.

You'll design and deliver learning content that is both useful and engaging.

  • Co-create and lead various learning opportunities, including workshops and virtual classes, to help our internal talent grow.
  • Build high-quality training materials to ensure a consistent learning experience.
  • Work with an entrepreneurial spirit, testing new programmes and using feedback to improve.

Systems & Data-Driven Insights

You'll use data and tech to scale our learning efforts and show their impact.

  • Create the tools needed to enable learning and development at scale.
  • Manage our Learning Management System (LMS) to create and report on team e-learning.
  • Take full ownership of all UK compliance training and tracking, ensuring our team is always up-to-date with local regulations and requirements.
  • Track key metrics like participation and effectiveness to make sure our programmes are effective.

Who You Are:

We're looking for someone who is a connector, a collaborator, and an innovator who shares our values.

  • A collaborative colleague: You love working with global teams, brainstorming and building a shared vision. You'll implement our global strategy for the UK, making sure it's fully aligned.
  • A great facilitator: You're a natural at leading in-person sessions, connecting with people at all levels of the company, and adapting on the spot.
  • A natural connector: You're passionate about building genuine relationships to move the business forward. You use your influence to create excitement around L&D programmes.
  • An instructional design pro: You can turn complicated ideas into simple, relevant learning experiences. You create great-looking presentations and impactful resources for our programmes.
  • Data-driven: You use data to make smart decisions and are committed to measuring the impact of your work.
  • Flexible and resilient: You adapt quickly to new business needs and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You are energised by the challenges of a high-growth company and are keen to find new ways of working as priorities evolve.

Additionally, you...

  • Are curious about new tech and training methods.
  • Are savvy with collaboration and productivity tools (Google Workspace preferred).
  • Are a team player who is always ready to lend a hand. You take pride in contributing to all tasks, regardless of their size or scope.
  • Can occasionally travel and spend time with teams on-site.

This role is eligible for Convene's annual incentive performance bonus plan.

Who We Are:

Convene is a global hospitality company that manages a growing portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on revolutionizing the way people meet, work, and gather. It creates hospitality-driven experiences and uniquely designed destinations across its various brands with the singular mission of fostering human-to-human connection. The Convene portfolio comprises Convene, etc.venues by Convene, and Convene Signature, offering clients multiple products including event venues, meeting rooms, flexible office spaces, and building amenity centers. With hospitality at its core, each brand and product offers on-site culinary, in-room A/V, production services, and dedicated hospitality staffing resources.As the largest single provider of dedicated meeting and event venues in the U.S. and UK, and with a growing footprint of flexible office space, the Convene portfolio has a network of nearly 40 locations across nine global cities.

  • Employee Assistance Program: well-being support and personal advice programme

Time Off and Work-Life Balance

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and company sick pay
  • Financial Support and Benefits
  • Interest-free loan for rail season tickets & further education
  • Subsidised bicycle purchase through Cycle to Work scheme

Professional Development and Recognition

  • Continuous professional and personal development support
  • Employee recognition and reward programs to mark achievements and milestones

Community and Impact

  • Opportunities to volunteer, donate, and participate in community give-back initiatives
  • The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team and the business in the work that you do

Convene is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

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Location:
London, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£100,000 - £125,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Human Resources, Management & Operations

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