Professional Development Consultant

Atkins is a part of the SNC Lavalin Group, we work largely across the transport, infrastructure, energy, aerospace and defence sectors.  We’re involved in the delivery of major projects such as Hinkley Point, HS2 and the Heathrow Airport expansion, our combined group now has approximately 50,000 employees around the world and both Atkins and SNC-Ls offerings enable us the opportunity to continue our growth.

Job Purpose:

The role holder will act as the overall subject matter expert for professional development (PD) schemes, developing and implementing strategy on professional accreditation for business and support functions. Direct and co-ordinate the operational delivery, by the business, of professional registration with UK technical institutions

Reports to: Head and Learning and Talent Development UK&E

Key Responsibilities

• Being part of a supportive team that demonstrates Regional client focus in a demanding as well as dynamic and flexible working environment
• Ensure governance and accreditation of Professional Development schemes
• Support scheme owners in obtaining reaccreditation of Professional Development schemes
• Support overall business sponsor in delivering the Professional Development strategy
• Ensure scheme documentation is in place and support annual reviews with scheme owners
• Direct the delivery of professional development scheme administration services by the HR Centre, ensuring appropriate auditing is undertaken
• Direct professional development induction of new graduates/apprentices and ensure company delivers on the commitments made to them
• Develop and implement mentor training
• Write Professional development elements of bid submissions / create a bank of bid answers in relation to professional development
• Professional development SharePoint Site Owner, ensuring content is up to date and relevant
• Subject matter expert advising regional client base about Professional development schemes including managing mailbox
• Responsibility for the My Chartership data platform, including ensuring the cyclical workflows are run, and ongoing management undertaken to help make decisions
• Advise on professional registration requirements relating to Degree Apprenticeships
• Support wider L&TD team activities as required.

Key Interfaces

• Business Scheme owners
• UK&E Learning and Talent Development team.
• HR Centre Learning and Development team.
• Wider HR community.
• Key stakeholders within the business.
• Professional Institutions

Skills  

• Ensure professionally up to date on schemes by attending conferences as necessary i.e. processes not technical elements
• Excellent organisational skills and strong project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to influence without direct authority.
• Customer focused and professional approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Be comfortable with dealing with customers at all levels.
• Excellent networking and interpersonal skills.
• Strong data analysis skills including advanced use of Excel

Essential

• An understanding of key professional Institutions the company works with (ICE, IET, IMechE, RICS)

Desirable

• Experience of managing Sharepoint sites
• Previous experience working with early careers (graduates, apprentices, support to professional schemes)

• Experience working with Global Design Centre / HR Centre (Bangalore)

Behaviours

• Demonstrates a passion for developing individuals
• The customer is at the heart of everything you do (user experience).
• You collaborate, coach and support rather than tell or instruct.
• You are open to new ways of doing things. 
• You actively seek areas for improvement.
• You support and champion the HR Centre and wider L&TD team. Your mantra is one team!
• You have a laser focus on what needs to be delivered with a clear plan on how to get there.
• You are flexible in your approach.

Scale indicators

• Working from Home (during Covid – 19)
• When appropriate - occasional travel across the UK will be required.
• All UK offices

Training

Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through an annual and mid-year performance and development conversation.  We actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Rewards and benefits

Atkins offers a fantastic range of benefits, which you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.

All the information you need to know is available on our dedicated benefits portal; your reward, which is available to access 24/7 from any device: https://www.yourrewardatkins.com

Security Clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview.

If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

ATKINS, part of the SNC Lavalin Group, is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Atkins recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.