Learning and development 

Reach your potential at Wates

Our approach to learning and development has been designed to support every employee to reach their full potential. Whether you’re just starting your career journey or looking to take that next step, we have tailored programmes to meet your needs.

• New starter resources: Tools and information for new joiners.
• Management and leadership skills: What you’ll need to become a leader.
• Business and behavioural skills: Boost your professional competencies.
• Technical skills: Build expertise in your field.
• Health, safety, environment and wellbeing: Why it matters in the workplace.

Our approach to learning and development

We’re here to help you on your journey towards personal and professional growth. Read more about our Learning and Development opportunities below.

Continuing professional development (CPD)

We encourage our employees to actively engage in continuing professional development (CPD) to support lifelong learning and career growth. This includes attending industry conferences, taking part in one-on-one or team mentoring programmes, and joining internal workshops to boost skills and competencies. By embracing CPD, all our employees can keep developing their expertise, stay competitive in their fields, and help Wates to succeed.

Performance development review (PDR)

We set all of our employees annual objectives linked to their development and learning goals. Employees discuss progress against these with their manager. The aim is to identify areas for growth, and align your career aspirations with our organisational goals. As well as setting clear, actionable objectives, these reviews are a chance to receive valuable feedback and support.

Career development planning

We provide career development plans to help employees to map out their goals and development needs with us. These plans are designed to align your personal aspirations with Wates’ objectives, offering a structured approach to your professional growth and success.

Training needs analysis (TNA)

At Wates, we carry out an annual training needs analysis (TNA) to identify and address our evolving development needs of our organisation. This process involves collaborating across the business to pinpoint key skills and competencies for the coming year. By being proactive, we ensure our staff have the right skills and knowledge to excel and prepare for future challenges.

Virtual learning and development tools

We provide a broad suite of virtual online tools and resources to help our employees to succeed. This includes business skills, leadership and management, and personal development programmes. Whether you’re exploring a new skill, or aiming for a professional qualification, we’ll support your career growth every step of the way.

We are committed to making Learning and Development accessible to everyone. We believe that all individuals should have equal access to learning opportunities. Our goal is to create an inclusive learning environment that is accessible and meets the diverse needs of all our colleagues.