Training Coordinator

Job Purpose:

The Training Coordinator’s role is to work with employers to identify apprentice roles and training requirements; assist with the recruitment and selection of appropriate candidates; provide potential candidates with advice and guidance; and guide both the employer and apprentice through the recruitment process and paperwork.

Responsibilities:

• Promoting the Skills Group provision to young people, their parents, schools and potential employers
• Helping employers identify apprenticeship vacancies, and assisting with drawing up job descriptions and advertising
• Recruiting young people to fill apprenticeship vacancies or enrolling them on to the study programme in preparation for an apprenticeship
• Undertaking rigorous initial assessment of potential learners and using the outcomes of this to provide guidance on the appropriate programme of learning to meet their career aspirations
• Agreeing learning plans with potential learners to identify and meet their specific training needs, strengths and weaknesses
• Finding placements, either with an employer or on a trial basis, and undertaking Health & Safety checks to determine the appropriateness of the placement
• Completing all Skills Group paperwork, including any reviews, in a timely and accurate manner, while complying with audit requirements
• Undertaking a thorough induction for all learners following agreed Skills Group procedures.
• Acting as a mentor for learners throughout their training programmes and providing support to the Trainer/Assessor where necessary, in order to overcome any potential barriers to progression and achievement
• Working as a team with other training coordinators to meet business plan and contract targets, in particular with respect to the number of starts and retention
• Representing Skills Group to both potential learners and employers at external events and those organised by Skills Group
• Working with the Quality department to support your continuous professional development and meeting of targets, as set out in your personal development plan

Person Specification:

• Flexible approach to understanding and meeting employers’ needs for training
• Ability to communicate with employers ranging from semi-skilled staff to company directors
• Capable of recognising relevant skills and potential within young people
• Learning and Development Award NVQs would be beneficial, such as Advice and Guidance or Coordination of Learning and Development
• Prior experience of working with young people in an advisory role
• Demonstrable experience of working in a sales role and meeting sales/recruitment targets
• Good communication skills and the ability to interact with staff at all levels, employer representatives and apprentices
• Computer literate, particularly with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Flexibility and the ability to work for the occasional evening and/or weekend
• It is essential that you are willing to travel, have your own car and possess a full, valid driving licence
• Willingness to work outside of regular hours to support the needs of the business.

Additional Benefits of Joining Skills Group:

• Upskilling opportunities to enhance your personal development
• Workplace pension scheme
• Discounted gym membership, including leisure facilities
• NUS card

Health & Safety

The Health & Safety responsibilities associated with your post are set out in the Organisational Arrangements and Health and Safety Policy and Statement.

Equality & Diversity

All employees are required to work in a non-discriminatory manner, and in line with the Skills Group Equality and Diversity Policy. This applies to all personal contact within the organisation and your area of responsibility.

Safeguarding

Skills Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Scheme (DBS) check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £28,613.00 per year

Work Location: In person