Learning & Development Partner - UK&I

At IVC , we are a leading veterinary services provider in Europe and North America with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 19 countries and around 41,000 employees. We aim to have an extraordinary impact on animal lives, supporting in the region of 25,000 animals every single day across our international network. IVC Evidensia exists to champion the long-term health and welfare of animals and deliver our purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.
Reporting into the Head of Leadership and Early Careers, the Learning and Development Partner scopes, designs and delivers learning and development programmes across the business. These programmes support colleagues in all roles and at every level.
Programmes are designed and delivered in multiple formats, from face-to-face workshops to digital and blended learning. All content is grounded in our leadership behaviours and values.
A key focus is building content that enables managers and leaders to hold effective performance, talent and career conversations. The role partners closely with stakeholders across the business, balances competing priorities, and measures the business impact of every programme.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
Scoping & Learning Needs Analysis
Partner with stakeholders to understand business priorities and capability gaps
Carry out learning needs analysis to define clear objectives and outcomes
Scope programmes that meet business needs and are deliverable at pace
Recommend the right solution for the need, including where learning is not the answer
Programme Design
Design learning programmes for all roles and levels across the business
Apply adult learning principles and instructional design best practice
Design for multiple formats, including workshops, virtual sessions, digital modules, toolkits and blended pathways
Ensure all content is anchored in our leadership behaviours and values
Build practical content that equips managers and leaders for effective performance, talent and career discussions
Delivery & Facilitation
Facilitate learning sessions confidently across a range of audiences and formats
Build and support a network of internal facilitators and subject matter experts
Manage external providers where specialist input is required
Ensure a consistent, high-quality learning experience at every touchpoint
Stakeholder Partnering
Act as a trusted adviser to leaders on learning and capability
Build strong relationships across clinical and non-clinical functions
Manage multiple priorities and competing demands, agreeing realistic timelines
Influence and challenge constructively to keep programmes focused on business outcomes
Impact & Evaluation
Define success measures for each programme at the point of design
Evaluate learning effectiveness using data, feedback and behaviour change
Measure the business impact of learning programmes, reporting insights to the Head of Leadership and Early Careers and programme sponsors
Use insight to continuously improve content, format and delivery
Continuous Improvement
Keep up to date with external best practice and market insight, ensuring our programmes remain market leading
Look for opportunities to simplify, scale and digitise learning solutions, including through AI
Contribute to a consistent learning approach across the wider Talent and Learning team
Experience/Qualifications:
Essential
Experience scoping, designing and delivering learning programmes
Strong facilitation skills across multiple formats and audiences
Understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design
Experience designing leadership, management or talent content
Confident partnering and influencing senior stakeholders4
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver at pace
Strong analytical skills, with experience measuring learning impact
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Desirable
CIPD qualification or equivalent
Coaching qualification or accreditation
Experience with digital learning tools and platforms
Experience in a multi-site or healthcare environment
Experience of performance and talent processes
Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team.
At IVC we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
What We Offer:
At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from
Work-life balance
26 days annual leave
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Pension
Discretionary Bonus
Discounted staff pet care
Free Parking available at Head Office
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Work arrangement
Yes