Job Description

About us

Halfords is on a journey - building the future of motoring and cycling and looking for people who want to help shape what comes next. We’re a place for co‑creators: people who want to make a real impact, take ownership and be part of something that’s still evolving.

As the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products, we’re supported by one of the country’s largest independent vehicle servicing, maintenance and repair networks through Halfords Autocentres. This breadth gives us a strong, stable foundation - and the freedom to keep innovating and growing.

That means real variety for our colleagues, along with the opportunity to learn, stretch and develop as the business moves forward. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a team focused on delivering exceptional service - using your expertise to solve problems, guide customers and help keep the nation moving with confidence.

About the Role

Halfords is transforming its induction experience to ensure every new colleague has the strongest possible start to their career with us. We are seeking a 12‑month maternity cover to join our team and continue driving this exciting work forward. You’ll play a key role in enhancing our current induction approach while also designing and launching new programmes and resources. As Group Induction Lead, you will oversee, coordinate, and continuously improve the induction journey for all new starters across the Halfords Group. Your work will shape the first impression colleagues have of our business, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and fully equipped to integrate into their role and our Halfords culture.

You will collaborate across multiple teams and departments to deliver induction programmes that reflect our values, meet compliance requirements, and support the specific needs of each role.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver effective group induction programmes tailored to different roles, departments, and colleague groups, including oversight of the probation review process
• Facilitate engaging induction sessions such as welcome presentations, company overviews, webinars, and Q&A sessions
• Create, update, and maintain blended-learning induction materials that are relevant, accurate, and aligned with company policies and industry best practice
• Apply the full L&D cycle to ensure learning solutions are well‑framed, scoped, designed, and delivered.
• Monitor and report on induction effectiveness, using colleague and stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement
• Work closely with HR and departmental leaders to tailor induction content to specific roles, functions, and locations
• Partner with SMEs and Technical Trainers across the Group to ensure all induction content is accurate and up to date
• Collaborate with HR, recruitment teams, and hiring managers to ensure induction aligns with recruitment goals and colleague expectations
• Ensure all induction activities meet company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards
• Develop and implement induction surveys to enhance colleague experience, support capability, and improve retention
• Produce regular reports on induction metrics and insights
• Stay informed on best practice in onboarding and induction, continually refining our approach to deliver a world‑class experience

About You

• Experience in a Learning & Development induction role, with strong understanding of the learning lifecycle and induction methodologies, is highly desirable
• Proven ability to design and deliver induction programmes, supported by excellent planning, project management, and organisational skills
• Experience applying the 70‑20‑10 model and modern learning methodologies within induction programmes is highly desirable
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire new colleagues
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Proactive problem‑solver with a positive, solutions‑focused approach
• High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering an exceptional colleague experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience using HR systems or Learning Management Systems (LMS) is desirable
• Full UK driving licence

Reward & benefits

• A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual discretionary bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave.
• Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations.
• You will have access to a wealth of employee discounts across the Halfords suite of products and services.
• Wellbeing and inclusion are at the heart of our colleague experience. We offer resources and ongoing support to enhance your wellbeing at work and active Colleague Networks supporting inclusion initiatives across Halfords.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

This is a field-based position with flexibility required to travel across the UK in order to roll out and deliver inductions across Support Centre- Redditch Worcestershire, Garages, Halfords Mobile Experts and Retail stores. A company car will be provided within the role.