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.
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 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
#LI-LB1
Experience in a technology, SaaS, or product led environment as 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, AI and digital capability
Wellbeing that means something26 days’ holiday + bank holidays
(and the option to buy more) plus
1 paid volunteering day
every yearExceptional 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 leaveRobust sick pay
of up to 13 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
for confidential supportPrivate medical insurance for everyone , no medical-history exclusionsFinancial benefits that have your backPerformance-based rewards tailored to your role , from company-wide bonuses to OTE and commission structuresIncome protection : up to
75% salary for 5 years
if you ever need itGrow your career with usSkillsHub learning platform
with leadership pathways, future-manager training, and a huge online libraryAccess to
external training and apprenticeshipsMaking a DifferenceMatchIt!
Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and OneAdvanced will match part of the fundingPennies from Heaven
donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a fingerPlus plenty other flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle on our RewardHub, including:ULEV car scheme
with 1,000+ modelsDental insurance, Health Cash Plan, Critical Illness Cover, Partner Life Cover
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.Learn

OneAdvanced

Latest Jobs

L&D Business Partner - R&D