Job details
Full-time
Benefits
Company pension
Full job description
Job reference
TCC000779

Application closing date
11/03/2026

Location
Home Based

Salary
competitive

Package
great benefits

Contractual hours
40

Basis
Full time

Job category/type
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Learning and Development Business Partner
Job description
The Learning & Development Business Partner will be responsible for desigining and eelivering a company-wide development strategy that supports business grown, build capability , strengthens leadership, and drives employee engagement.
This is a strategic and operational role – balancing hands-on delivery with long0term capability planning. You will act as a trusted partner to leaders, ensuring our people processes enable high performance and reflect our values.
Key duties & responsibilities will include:
Learning & Development Strategy
Develop and implement a company-wide L&D strategy aligned to business goals
Identify capability gaps across Retail, Distribution, and Head Office
Design structured development pathways for:
Store teams
Warehouse & logistics teams
Customer care
Head office functions
Future leaders
Induction & Onboarding
Design and deliver a best-in-class onboarding experience across all functions
Standardise induction programmes for:
Retail colleagues
Distribution teams
Office-based roles
Ensure new starters are performance-ready and culturally aligned
Implement 30/60/90-day onboarding frameworks
Performance & Development Framework
Own and evolve the company’s performance review process
Design a simple, clear, and values-driven appraisal framework
Train managers to conduct high-quality performance and development conversations
Leadership Development
Create a structured leadership programme for:
Store Managers
Regional Managers
Distribution leaders
Emerging talent
Employee Engagement & Culture
Lead annual engagement surveys and pulse surveys
Analyse engagement data and build action plans with leadership teams
Drive engagement initiatives that support retention and morale
Systems & Reporting
Manage the Learning Management System (LMS)
Track training completion and impact metrics
What else will you receive from us?

25 days holiday per year + public holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
Company pension
Death in Service benefit
Access to Health & Wellbeing guidance and support
Your birthday day-off!
And lots of other great things!
Who are we?

25 years ago, we opened our first showroom at Bourton-on-the-Water in the heart of the Cotswolds. This very special patch of rural England taught us the importance of creating timeless, understated furniture and accessories that bring homes to life.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our products and customer experience, powered by our passionate people. We’re growing rapidly and are looking for great people to help us realise our big ambitions. If you are passionate about what you do, want to work for a dynamic and ambitious company, can provide all of the above and more, then we would love to hear from you.
We genuinely care about our teams and continually strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where we celebrate our differences, and our people can truly be themselves and feel like they belong. Our team’s wellbeing is our priority, and we pledge to live by our value of ‘Constantly Caring’ by looking after each other, being approachable and attentive to each other’s needs and provide a space where everyone feels safe to ask for help and support and receives kindness and understanding in return.
Applicants should already possess the appropriate Right to Work in the UK as The Cotswold Company does not offer sponsorships.

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