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We are looking for an experiencedLearning & Development Business Partnerto support ourR&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, andexpertiseto how learning isidentified, 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 andidentifycapability 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 digital content, expert-led sessions, and on-the-job learning

Act as a trusted advisor to R&D stakeholders, helping them make informed decisions about development investment

Monitor engagement and effectiveness of learning initiatives, using insight and feedback to continuously improve outcomes

Build strong working relationships across L&D, HR, and technical teams to ensure learning is aligned and well embedded

What You Will Have

Experience in a technology, SaaS, or product led environmentas an L&D Business Partner or in a similar consultative learning role

Experience working with technical, specialist, or product led teams (e.g. R&D, Engineering, IT, Product)

Ability to diagnose learning needs and design practical, business aligned solutions

Confidence influencing without direct authority

Familiarity with sourcing digital learning and working with external learning providers

An interest in emerging technology,AIand digital capability

What We Do For You

Wellbeing that means something

26 days' holiday + bank holidays (and the option to buy more) plus 1 paid volunteering day every year
Exceptional family leave, 26 weeks fully paid maternity/adoption, 4 weeks fully paid paternity, 22 weeks fully paid shared parental leave, plus 5 days paid bereavement leave
Robust sick pay of up to 13 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
Private medical insurance for everyone, no medical-history exclusions

Financial benefits that have your back

Performance-based rewards tailored to your role, from company-wide bonuses to OTE and commission structures
Income protection: up to 75% salary for 5 years if you ever need it

Grow your career with us

SkillsHub learning platform with leadership pathways, future-manager training, and a huge online library
Access to external training and apprenticeships

Making a Difference

MatchIt!Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and OneAdvanced will match part of the funding
Pennies from Heavendonate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger

Plus plenty other flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle on our RewardHub, including:

ULEV car scheme with 1,000+ models
Dental insurance, Health Cash Plan, Critical Illness Cover, Partner Life Cover

Who We Are

At OneAdvanced, we are at the forefront of delivering sector-focused technology solutions that simplify complexity, drive meaningful progress, and help build a fairer, more inclusive society.

We're much more than a software company. We deliver SaaS workflow applications and IT services that power organisations across Education, Government, Healthcare, Legal, Manufacturing, Housing, Retail, and more.

OneAdvanced is one of the UK's largest business software and services companies. Based in Birmingham (The Mailbox), operating across the UK, Ireland, India, and Australia.

Our secure, scalable platform, including OneAdvanced AI, our private AI service for UK organisations, powers connectivity and innovation across critical sectors. Alongside our software are our IT services, including hosting, managed services, and application modernisation.

We strive to create an inclusive workplace that drives innovation and collaboration, championing diverse perspectives and ideas. Our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy is embedded in everything we do, guiding us to create meaningful impact for our people, our customers and the planet.

Join us and become part of a team that's powering the world of work and making a real difference.

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