People Development Advisor

About JD Group

Established in 1981 with a single store in Northwest England, JD Sports Fashion Plc has grown into a leading global omni-channel retailer in sports fashion, outdoor, and gymwear. Listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1996 and part of the FTSE100 since 2019, JD continues to expand both in the UK and globally.

At JD, our mission is to be the leading global omni-channel retailer in our sector. We are people-led, innovation-driven, and customer-focused, continually striving for operational excellence and strategic growth.

 About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, driven, and people-centric People Development Advisor to join our forward-thinking team. This pivotal role places you at the heart of our learning and development (L&D) function—designing, delivering, and evaluating high-impact, performance-driven development initiatives across the JD Group.

You’ll be a vital contact point for personal and professional growth within the business—supporting team KPIs, facilitating training sessions, and leading coaching conversations that unlock potential and drive change.

 Key Responsibilities

• Design & deliver engaging, performance-based L&D initiatives—face-to-face or virtually

• Partner with line managers to identify trends and develop action plans to meet team objectives

• Provide individual and group coaching aligned with personal and business growth goals

• Continuously evaluate training impact and adapt content for maximum ROI

• Facilitate and embed a learning culture, encouraging social and self-directed learning

• Curate and share high-quality content and learning materials across multiple platforms

• Uphold ILM Assured quality standards across learning programmes

• Keep up to date with industry trends and adult learning theory to ensure training relevance

 Core Competencies

• Deciding & Initiating Action

• Adhering to Principles & Values

• Presenting & Communicating Information

• Applying Expertise & Technology

• Creating & Innovating

• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations

• Coping with Pressure & Setbacks

• Achieving Personal Work Goals & Objectives

 Skills & Experience

• Proven ability to design and deliver results-focused learning solutions

• Strong facilitation, presentation, and coaching skills (individual & group)

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Experience applying Adult Learning Theory and evaluating training effectiveness

• Competent in Microsoft Office and digital learning tools

• Strong project management capabilities

• Ability to analyse learning data to drive decisions and improvement

 Qualifications & Training

• CIPD Level 3 in Learning & Development (or equivalent qualification)

• Coaching & Facilitation Skills

• Project Management & Stakeholder Engagement

 What We Offer

• Generous staff discount across JD Group brands

• Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities

• A dynamic and collaborative work culture focused on growth and excellence

• Be part of one of the fastest-growing sports retailers globally