Learning & Development Business Partner Review
at FCMS
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Blackpool, Lancashire
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
As a Learning & Development Business Partner, my role is to work collaboratively with managers, teams, and external providers to ensure staff have the skills, knowledge, and capabilities required to deliver high‑quality, safe services.
Key Responsibilities
Identifying learning and skills needs across the organisation
Coordinating and managing mandatory, clinical, and non‑clinical training
Working with internal trainers and external providers to deliver effective learning solutions
Supporting apprenticeships, student placements, and early‑career development
Building strong relationships with stakeholders, managers, and education partners
Promoting a positive learning culture and continuous professional development
Ensuring training compliance, quality, and accurate record‑keeping
Day‑to‑Day Activity
Liaising with managers, staff, trainers, and external providers
Scheduling and coordinating training and inductions
Supporting learners, apprentices, and placement students
Managing learning communications and responding to queries
Contributing to longer‑term workforce and leadership development initiatives
Key Responsibilities
Identifying learning and skills needs across the organisation
Coordinating and managing mandatory, clinical, and non‑clinical training
Working with internal trainers and external providers to deliver effective learning solutions
Supporting apprenticeships, student placements, and early‑career development
Building strong relationships with stakeholders, managers, and education partners
Promoting a positive learning culture and continuous professional development
Ensuring training compliance, quality, and accurate record‑keeping
Day‑to‑Day Activity
Liaising with managers, staff, trainers, and external providers
Scheduling and coordinating training and inductions
Supporting learners, apprentices, and placement students
Managing learning communications and responding to queries
Contributing to longer‑term workforce and leadership development initiatives
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I find my programme allows me to explore other business areas and helps me to develop skills and knowledge.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt new skills with my programme in other business areas, such as marketing and finance and further developed my skills in leadership.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Dates for classes are given well in advance, with a full structure given.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer has been very supportive throughout and allows me time to focus on studies.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
There is support available from tutors as well as HELMs.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel that I have gained confidence in my role and have a better understanding of things.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
My organisation offers many extra activities available to my colleagues and me.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend FCMS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
An organisation that offers development opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to FCMS?
Be yourself and take up development opportunities.
