Leadership Development & Learning Consultant

Since its acquisition of Amoco, Arco and Burmah Castrol a few years ago, BP has worked intensively to transform itself into a global energy group and to diversify its culture, given the strong operational bases that it has in the UK and USA. Outside of the US and UK, BP has significant production activities in Canada, the Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea, Trinidad and now India.

BP’s purpose as a Group is to provide better goods and services in the form of light, heat, power and mobility to increasing numbers of people. The business focuses on choices about assets and the markets in which to operate. In Exploration and Production, BP is seeking out long-term assets – the largest, low-cost, new hydrocarbon deposits – while managing the decline of mature fields. In the customer-facing businesses, BP looks to attract more and more customers through improved quality of products and service.

In addition, all HR activities are being challenged to improve performance, reduce cost and raise standards. An area of particular emphasis, which has the full sponsorship and commitment of the executive team, is Leadership Development. Historically BP had an enviable reputation for their activities in the area of leadership development, and the intention is to re-establish a strong function and re-design and establish a respected leadership development framework, plus supporting curriculum and models of delivery.

Key Result Areas

·To programme manage the design and development, delivery and evaluation of nominated Leadership Development and Learning programmes; using internal and external resources.

·To analyse, influence and respond to Leadership Development and Learning needs ensuring speed of execution of prioritised programmes.

·To establish appropriate delivery models and capabilities utilising both internal and external resources as required.

·To source and work cost effectively with external suppliers, both managing and measuring their contribution to Leadership Development and Learning requirements.

·To ensure strong and effective relationships across the business, including with key project leaders, Group Leaders, Senior Leaders, First Line Leaders and other key influencers and sponsors of the Leadership Development and Learning initiatives.

·To work in close liaison with the rest of the Leadership Development and Learning team to ensure a seamless implementation of programmes.

·To deliver programmes within the parameters of a defined set of evaluation and impact scores.

·To act as an ambassador for the activities of the team across the entire business and contribute to a valuable perception of the team internally.

Candidate Profile

·Deep expertise and a track record in Leadership Development, particularly in programme design and multiple learning methods

·Excellent problem-solving and project management skills with proven experience of delivering results within changing parameters to demanding timescales.

·Organised, meticulous, methodical, action-oriented individual who has a tolerance for ambiguity and enjoys the challenge of working on priority projects in a flexible way.

·Engaging, business thinker with a good commercial understanding and appreciation of the importance of linking curriculum design and delivery to business strategy.

·Experience of a consultancy approach and working in (and across) different cultures would be an advantage, specifically evidenced understanding of the OD context within which Leadership Development and Learning initiatives must be delivered.

·Resilience, persistence, emotional toughness and diplomacy to operate in demanding business environment across a variety of business groups.

·A relationship builder and talented communicator/ influencer who possesses the credibility to successfully manage stakeholders.

·Analytical and conceptual thinking with an ability to understand the contextual link between L&D and OD.

·Commercial and business acumen and global awareness.

·Evidenced ease within fast paced environments and a proven self-starter.

Please email your CV and a covering letter to Rachel Thornton, outlining your current salary details and quoting ref: 2024/KC to apply@strategic-dimensions.co.uk