Future Skills Development Specialist

Function: HR
Contract: Full time - Fixed term contract until the end of 2027  
Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL with flexible hybrid working

Bentley Motors is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history.

Purpose of the Role

Join the HR function as the Future Skills Development Specialist, where you’ll manage the effective implementation of strategic, company-wide upskilling programmes.

Reporting to the Future Skills Programme Lead, you’ll work collaboratively across all business functions to design and deliver innovative learning solutions, playing a key role in building critical capabilities aligned with both internal priorities and wider group initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to Bentley’s strategic goals by enabling vital workforce transformation. You’ll manage the delivery of future-focused learning solutions across key areas including: Future Electric Powertrain, Software and Virtual Vehicle Development, Sales and Marketing Performance Excellence, Strategic Project Management, Future Sustainability and Regulatory Compliance programmes, ensuring our people have the skills required to lead in the future of luxury automotive.

• Design and implement development solutions to close company-wide future skills gaps
• Analyse skills trends, business needs, and best practices to define functional requirements
• Introduce innovative, tech-enabled learning solutions to support on-the-job development
• Develop future skills programmes for all colleagues in partnership with internal and external providers
• Implement systems and processes to identify, track, and grow critical capabilities
• Create engaging communication plans using platforms like Percipio and SuccessFactors to promote learning opportunities
• Design learning pathways and strategies to inspire continuous engagement.
• Build project plans with clear deliverables to support strategic goals
• Define and measure KPIs to track progress against transformation priorities
• Manage end-to-end delivery of blended learning programmes, ensuring supplier quality and impact assessment
• Monitor project progress, assess risks, and implement mitigations for successful delivery
• Coordinate with stakeholders and partners to optimise project execution
• Act as a subject matter expert on future skills needed for strategic transformation
• Engage with leaders and technical experts to define future capability needs
• Track and report on programme outcomes at both functional and organisational levels

About the Team
The Learning & Development team is a dynamic and collaborative function that plays a critical role in driving Bentley’s transformation and growth. As we move towards our Beyond100+ strategy, we are focused on developing a culture of continuous learning and performance excellence. Our team works closely with senior leadership and subject matter experts to curate and deliver learning initiatives that not only develop technical expertise but also foster leadership and compliance capabilities across the business. You’ll be joining a team that values innovation, collaboration, and a strong passion for growth. It’s an exciting time to be part of Bentley’s journey as we lead the luxury automotive industry into a sustainable future.

About you – Skills and Experience

• Experience in Learning and Development, including design and delivery
• Expertise of developing functional and cross-business learning programmes
• A proven track record of influencing and challenging at a Senior Level across the business.
• Operational management and sourcing external providers through tender/bid processes
• Experience with digital learning platform delivery and blended learning design
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of developing luxury brand and automotive training interventions
• SuccessFactors/SAP HR knowledge
• Good Knowledge of best practice in HR techniques, systems and processes including digital learning platforms, E-Learning design & development, learning engagement strategy

What Bentley Offers

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options
• 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
• Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities available
• Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months
• Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary
• Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme – you put in 6% we put in 10%
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being including an online GP, the choice to join BUPA health plans, a mental health counsellor, and onsite physio
• Paid volunteering days dedicated to community giving

The Bentley Campus
Our campus is going through an exciting transformation offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and Legends gym. 

#BelongingAtBentley
Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered. 

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Beyond100+
Announced in 2020, Bentley’s ground-breaking Beyond100+ strategy targets sustainable luxury mobility leadership, reinventing every aspect of the business. Building on over two decades of forward-thinking, join us as Bentley moves towards a sustainable future.

Closing date: 9th  May 2025.