Job Ref: 213297792

Date: 2021-03-04 17:57:06

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I am currently recruiting for a Senior Training Lead to work with my client in the Telecoms industry. My client is looking for applicants on both a permanent and contract basis and will be looking for the successful applicant to start ASAP.

My client is flexible on location for the right applicant.

The business is a leading provider of fibre infrastructure, growing rapidly in terms of both demand and business volume.

The postholder will manage an internal team of 7-8 Technical Trainers as well as outsourced providers.

Responsibilities will include:

Development of the team accountabilities and structure to ensure a best in class high performing training function
Identifying and proposing any training scheduling automation opportunities
Working closely with the central L&D senior manager to ensure training standards and outputs are in line with company best practice
Building effective relationships with build partners and internal teams to ensure user requirements are accurately captured and that there is clear line of sight to the full suite of training packages support available
Ensuring that technical training needs are met with a combination of in-house resources, supplemented with a supply chain framework that can respond to peaks in demand with accredited levels of competence
Acting as ambassador for change, embracing innovation (such as VR and E-Learning tools), so that all training is delivered in a way that is engaging, accessible, up to date, and reflective of the company as a high technology business
Managing the day-to-day relationship with 3rd party specialist training providers in respect to training content, bookings and preferential rates, as well as ensuring that they have the capacity and capability to meet the needs of the organisation and its construction build partners
Reporting weekly KPIs that demonstrate quality and volume outputs, as well as communicating training compliance & regulatory/accreditation compliance
Identifying and assessing future training requirements as the build partner and company needs evolve, and translating these into a clear training pipeline development plan
Owning the development and delivery of the Induction Programme
Owning the internal and external training matrices, which ensure there is clarity on what roles (internal and external) require which training
Working closely with the L&D management team to ensure Operational Training and L&D delivery outputs are aligned to the overall HR standards and strategic direction
Knowledge/Experience required:

Telecoms, utilities or construction training background
CIPD qualified or equivalent
Excellent communication skills
Extensive experience in best class training delivery and L&D best practice
Forecasting and budget management experience
Please do not hesitate to apply

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