• Job Description

  Req#: R-5606

  About us

  DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and papermaking operations. We play a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods and industrials. Through our purpose of ‘Redefining Packaging for a Changing World’ and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society – replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions.

  Headquartered in London and a member of the FTSE 100, DS Smith operates in 34 countries employing around 30,000 people.

  About the role

  As a member of the Sales, Marketing and Innovation (SMI) Talent Team, you will partner with key stakeholders to design, help implement and evaluate comprehensive learning programmes that enhance employee skills, encourage professional growth and contribute to organisational success. This exciting opportunity will see the successful candidate take responsibility for learning solutions for our Sales & Marketing teams across our global, matrixed packaging organisation.

  Your remit will include but not limited to:

  • Work closely with the Head of SMI Academy to design, develop and deliver learning solutions that contribute to improved performance of the teams and build skill levels

  • Partner with key stakeholders to gain a clear understanding of current and future learning needs

  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to design and deploy a variety of training styles such as blended, virtual and classroom

  • Apply your knowledge and expertise to design and author engaging and effective eLearning modules, uploading them to a learning experience platform ready for assigning

  • Work closely with third-party training partners and our regions to manage and communicate existing learning programmes

  • Continuously assess the effectiveness of learning programmes through feedback and metrics making improvements as necessary.

  The Learning and Development Specialist will have the ability to build rapport and influence across many levels of the business and contribute to and benefit from the DS Smith Talent network.

  About you

  • Qualified to Degree level, or equivalent experience in L&D

  • Experienced in designing and deploying a variety of training styles – blended, digital, virtual and classroom

  • Competent in the use of eLearning authoring tools

  • Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise workload versus deadlines

  • Competent in 70-20-10 methodology

  • Passionate about helping people learn and grow

  • An affinity for Sales and Marketing and/or have worked in or with Sales and Marketing teams, within a large matrix organisation

  • Resilient and persuasive, with effective communication skills

  • Collaborative, you enjoy working in a team and can work independently

  • A keen self-starter who thrives within ‘hands on’ situations

  • Familiar with e-learning best practice and generally knowledgeable in technological developments in Learning and Development

  • Excellent command of English, any other European languages are a plus.

  Benefits

  • Competitive salary

  • Company bonus

  • Pension scheme

  • Life assurance

  • Income protection

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

  Location: UK - remote

  oLondon (Paddington) - hybrid

• About the company

  DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions, paper products, and recycling services worldwide. Over the past 80 years, our organisation has grown dramatically, as have our services and areas of expertise.

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