Learning and Development Specialist 

Acro Aircraft Seating is one of the UK’s leading and fastest-growing manufacturers of passenger seats for commercial airlines around the world.  We are an agile, innovative business at the forefront of disrupting the aerospace market. Through modern methodologies, lean techniques, inspired innovation, and passion for being the best, Acro is positioning itself to be the world’s leading aircraft seating supplier.

Collaboration is one of Acro’s core values, by working together and applying our skills and expertise across Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations, we find the solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges and how we deliver our promises today and tomorrow.

Location:             UK 

Salary:                 Competitive 

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

•             25 days holiday + bank holidays 

•             Pension

•             Healthcare scheme

•             Life assurance

•             Employee Assistance Programme 

•             Retail discounts

•             Training opportunities 

• 37.5 hours per week – 1 pm finish on a Friday
• Hybrid working

To be successful in this position, you will have/be;

Training Program Development:

• Design and develop comprehensive training programs aligned with organisational goals and objectives
• Create engaging and interactive learning materials, including presentations, case studies, and simulations
• Establish metrics to assess the effectiveness of learning programs

Delivery of Training:

• Conduct training sessions for various levels of management, utilising a variety of instructional techniques and formats
• Adapt training methods to meet the diverse learning styles and needs of participants

Skills Development:

• Provide personalised coaching and mentoring to leaders and middle management to enhance their management and leadership skills
• Facilitate workshops on topics such as communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, and strategic thinking

Needs Assessment:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct needs assessments and identify gaps in management and leadership skills
• Analyse training needs and propose relevant solutions to address identified gaps

Evaluation and Improvement:

• Implement evaluation mechanisms to measure the effectiveness of training programs
• Collect feedback from participants and stakeholders to continuously improve and enhance training content and delivery
• Assist in updating and implementing Competence Frameworks
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and innovations in management and leadership development
• Integrate relevant advancements into training programs to ensure their continued relevance and effectiveness

Skills and experience required

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, education, or a related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a learning and development role, preferably in the aviation or   manufacturing industry
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and training methodologies
• Experience creating and delivering engaging training content, both in-person and online
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and build relationships with key stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

The Parent Company of ACRO Aircraft Seating is Zhejiang Tiancheng Controls Co., Ltd headquartered in China. 

We really want to hear from you, so don’t miss your opportunity to join us! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database.  Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details. If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.

Acro Aircraft Seating is an equal opportunities employer.

Please view our website for access to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

The closing date for applications is10 January 2025. 

Please note: This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. Acro Aircraft Seating uses reserve lists for positions where more than one candidate is deemed suitable for a position. Reserve lists are in place for 12 months, during which time reserve candidates may be offered the same or similar post should one become available.