Tammy Askham

Strategic Learning & Development professional with extensive experience designing and implementing scalable learning strategies that drive organisational capability, compliance, and performance. Proven ability to conduct robust Training Needs Analysis, influence senior stakeholders, and translate learning data into actionable business intelligence. Experienced in launching and optimising Learning Management Systems, managing multi-branch training budgets, supporting apprenticeship programmes, and measuring ROI and VOI to demonstrate tangible business impact.

Highly skilled in blended learning design, stakeholder engagement, and compliance governance. Currently undertaking the Level 5 Learning & Development Consultant/Business Partner apprenticeship, further strengthening expertise in workforce capability planning, strategic partnering, and value-driven learning solutions.

Learning & Development Specialist at Fortem Solutions Ltd (2023-10 – Present)

Acting as a key L&D partner across multiple branches, supporting organisational capability and compliance strategy.

• Lead company-wide Health & Safety training compliance, ensuring regulatory adherence across all business units.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis with managers to identify critical skill gaps and implement targeted development solutions.
• Design and deliver blended learning solutions (virtual, ILT, digital) in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Successfully launched and embedded a new Learning Management System (Sept 2024), driving user engagement and system adoption.
• Manage and monitor multi-branch L&D budgets, ensuring cost control and optimal allocation of resources.
• Support apprenticeship and management trainee recruitment, monitoring development progress.
• Deliver remote corporate inductions and first-line management training via Microsoft Teams.
• Produce KPI dashboards and training analytics using Excel and PowerBI to measure compliance, engagement, and impact.
• Provide data-driven insights to inform leadership decision-making and continuous improvement.

Learning & Development Specialist at Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (2022-10 – 2023-10)

Delivered strategic and operational L&D support within a professional membership and qualifications environment.

• Administered and optimised the LMS to manage qualifications and learner records.
• Collaborated with SMEs to assess training needs and implement relevant learning solutions.
• Facilitated large-scale webinars (100+ delegates), ensuring high-quality learner engagement.
• Managed nationwide examination processes, ensuring compliance and governance standards.
• Conducted post-course evaluations and implemented improvements based on feedback data.
• Managed training budgets, raised POs, and processed invoices to ensure financial accuracy.
• Acted as key liaison between tutors, trainers, students, and stakeholders.

Learning & Development Advisor at Lincolnshire Co-op (2022-02 – 2022-09)

• Assessed ILM-accredited management qualifications and supported learner progression.
• Designed and delivered blended leadership development programmes.
• Conducted structured evaluations to measure learning effectiveness.
• Supported LMS administration across multiple business areas.
• Delivered corporate inductions and first-line manager training.

HR Administration Manager at PIB Insurance (2020-02 – 2022-01)

Led a multi-site HR administration team while embedding performance and capability frameworks.

• Managed and developed a team of seven administrators across multiple locations.
• Conducted learning needs analysis to improve service delivery and SLA performance.
• Delivered organisational inductions and facilitated development conversations.
• Oversaw recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Managed workload allocation, compliance documentation, and performance monitoring.

L&D Advisor (Contract) at Howes Percival (2018 – 2020-01)

• Launched and administered the Unicorn LMS, embedding ongoing system enhancements.
• Designed career pathways and competency frameworks in partnership with line managers.
• Measured ROI of learning initiatives to demonstrate business value.
• Ensured CPD compliance for fee earners through structured development tracking.
• Embedded organisational values through targeted learning interventions.

HR Advisor at Eden Futures

HR Advisor at British Sugar

Office Manager at Enverity Limited

HR Admin Supervisor at Barbon Insurance Group

Regional HR Assistant at Pfizer

HR Administrator at Torrie & Co

Recruitment Assistant at BP

Senior Receptionist & PA at ADP

Level 7 Train the Trainer Diploma

Level 2 Counselling Skills Qualification

Level 5 Learning & Development Consultant/Business Partner Apprenticeship