Senior Learning & Development Business Partner

Job description

Join OneAdvanced We are looking for an experienced Learning & Development Business Partner to support our R&D function. This role partners closely with senior leaders and technical teams within R&D to understand capability needs, shape development priorities, and deliver effective learning solutions that support the organisation’s product and technology roadmap. You will act as the dedicated L&D partner for R&D, bringing structure, consistency, and expertise to how learning is identified, sourced, and embedded. This is a consultative role focused on needs analysis, solution design, and stakeholder partnership rather than hands-on training delivery. This is a hybrid role, with ideally 2-3 days per week in our Birmingham Mailbox office. What You Will Do: Partner with R&D leaders to understand business priorities and identify capability and skills gaps Conduct learning needs analysis and support capability planning across R&D teams Translate technical and functional requirements into clear, practical learning plans Source and curate learning solutions from internal learning libraries, subject matter experts, and external providers Coordinate blended learning approaches, including digi...