• Job Description

  Req#: 228863

  Why join us

  As our Commercial and SSC People Capability Consultant, you will be accountable for the technical curriculum and regulatory requirements across Sainsbury’s Commercial (Food and General Merchandise) as well as other Store Support Centre (SSC) divisions across the business.

  What you'll do

  In your role, you will be accountable for managing our commercial curriculum which defines the current and future needs for our colleagues. You will ensure we have effective training provisions for Commercial and SSC (store support centre) divisions that align with our business strategy. As a great communicator, you will be able to influence and challenge at a senior level to ensure that simple, consistent, effective learning solutions are identified and implemented.

  With an eye for detail, you will be responsible for the Academy Programmes, assessing their effectiveness, and prioritising spend according to business need. Whilst delivering existing courses, you will evolve the Commercial Academies to meet the needs of the business now and in the future. Working closely with stakeholders, you will identify skill gaps and training needs, designing and implementing targeted learning and development programmes to address these gaps. You will also collaborate with HR partners and business leaders to ensure that effective talent management strategies are in place, supporting the recruitment, retention, and development of high-performing individuals.

  Who you are

  You are a learning professional with a demonstrated track record in setting, implementing, and evaluating learning strategies aligned with business goals. With your ability to think long-term and proactively deliver sustainable learning outcomes, you excel in navigating environments of rapid change and ambiguity, advocating for change. Excellent project management skills coupled with balanced decision-making sets you up for success in your role. Your strong commercial acumen and the in-depth knowledge of Sainsbury's and its brands that you will learn will enable you to effectively partner with stakeholders at all levels and establish strong relationships. Additionally, your expertise in learning principles, excellent communication skills, and leadership capabilities position you to lead the People Capability team, drive impact through the management of the Commercial and Food Technical Curriculum and contribute to the overall success of the organisation.

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  Qualifications

  We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there’s always the chance to try something new - whether that’s as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we’ll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them:

  Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to get 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 20% of salary, depending on how we perform.

  Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy additional holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, interest free car loan of up to £10k, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an Employee Assistance Programme, you will also be eligible for private healthcare too.

  Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks’ pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks’ pay for paternity leave.

  Please see www.sainsburys.jobs for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).

  Responsibilities

  Our people are at the heart of our business, and we are looking for those that are just as passionate about that as we are. Join our People team, and come with us on a journey as we transform the way we do HR. Our team is made up of business partners working with leaders to get the most out of their teams, specialist knowledge in our centres of expertise, and colleague-centric, efficient people services. Our work ranges from making sure that our 150,000+ colleagues are paid on time to attracting brilliant talent to drive our strategy, to unlocking the skills and capability of our colleagues. This is a fast-moving business, and we make sure our policies and rewards keep up with that too. We know flexibility is important and helps you be more productive so there's more choice than ever about where and when you work. When it comes to your development, we'll support your growth in your own unique way. When you join us, you’ll be joining a team that knows just what it means to be happy and engaged, and who makes a real impact across our business.

• About the company

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