Training & Development Partner

Would you like to be part of an ambitious organisation truly looking to make a difference to the sector? We're looking for a Training and Development Partner to join our growing team! Benefits for this role include discretionary company bonus, car allowance, generous annual leave allowance and hybrid working arrangements alongside Private Medical Insurance (after probation). We're seeking a motivated and detail-driven Training and Development Partner to join our Training team. This role offers an opportunity to work alongside another Training and Development Partner in shaping the future of our training offer which is continuing to grow. You will support the team in various training tasks, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of our delivery. Our vision is to provide an all-encompassing training offer to both customers and suppliers which ensures the upskilling of individuals within the sector. All colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values through their behaviours, actions, and words on daily basis.  As a valued member of the South East Consortium Team, you'll embrace our values of Transparency, Integrity, and Credibility to inspire others as well as yourself. You'll report to our Director of Strategic Partnerships and will: Lead the delivery of both SEC's Training Programme and our Next Generation leaders Programme. Support with enquiries relating to training through the training inbox, phone calls and during training sessions and events. Working alongside the Senior Training and Development Partner to continually develop the training offer through CPD Certification of sessions and events. Support with the creation/design of future training including scoping with customers and clients. Support, alongside members of the Training and Development team, the creating of the annual training plan for board. Provide a responsive service to all initial customer enquiries on our Next Generation leaders offer, by phone or in person; using judgment to deliver consistently high customer services. Take an active role in reaching out to the Clients Head of HRs & L&D to ensure maximum take up of our training, new talent and future leader offer. This role will mainly be based in our office in Sittingbourne in Kent, and we offer a hybrid working arrangement – we'll ask, as a minimum, that you spend two working days per week in the office or at a training session or event. What you'll need –  Knowledge and awareness of current affairs in the housing sector 4+ years' experience of working in a training or development role. Experience in managing larger training programmes. Understanding of CPD Delivery with an organised and methodical approach to work Able to show that can work within policies and procedures and exercise discretion referring to team managers as needed to deliver high levels of service and satisfaction. Experience of managing, co-ordinating and running events. Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written reports sufficient to explain departmental policy/procedure. Ability to work effectively in a team and independently. Ability to work with Microsoft IT packages. Interpersonal skills to assist all internal/external customers and training partners. CIPD Level 3 or higher (or willing to be funded through this in our trainee partner programme) Job details: Full time, 35 hours per week Bonus + £1800 car allowance Additional benefits include generous annual leave allowance and hybrid working arrangements alongside Private Medical Insurance (after probation). How to apply: If you are interested in this role and would like to learn more we would love to her from you.  Please attached your CV to the link provided and we will be in contact