Training Advisor – Project Management in Cardiff

Ocean Park House, Cardiff

37 hours Perm £292 rising to £335 11/08/26

Please note: this role is expected to be offered at the starting salary within the band.

At ACT, our Behaviour Framework shapes everything we do. We are looking for a passionate and motivated Training Advisor – Project Management who demonstrates genuine respect for every learner, communicates with openness and integrity, and enjoys supporting individuals to achieve their career ambitions. You will inspire and empower learners to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence while maintaining clarity in planning, communication and delivery.

As a Training Advisor, you will deliver high-quality training, assessment and coaching to learners undertaking Project Management Apprenticeships, supporting them to successfully achieve their qualifications and progress in their careers. Working closely with employers and learners, you will provide personalised support through workplace visits, virtual delivery and one-to-one coaching, ensuring every learner receives an engaging and positive learning experience.

You will take a learner-centred approach, planning and delivering high-quality learning, reviewing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), monitoring learner progress, providing constructive feedback and maintaining accurate records. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of curriculum resources to ensure learning remains engaging, relevant and aligned with industry requirements.

This is a field-based role covering South Wales, reporting to the Route Manager within the Professional Services Delivery Team. The successful candidate will demonstrate Innovation & Creativity, communicate with Clarity, motivate and empower learners to succeed, and consistently model ACT's Behaviour Framework in all aspects of their work.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver high-quality Project Management Apprenticeship training, assessment and coaching
• Support learners through workplace visits, virtual sessions and one-to-one reviews
• Develop and review Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and monitor learner progress
• Build strong relationships with employers to support learner achievement
• Assess learner competence and provide timely, constructive feedback
• Manage your own caseload and maintain accurate learner records
• Review and develop learning resources to support engaging, high-quality delivery

Please see the job description for the full list of responsibilities.

ACT is committed to promoting the Welsh language for both staff and learners and, whilst not essential, the ability to speak Welsh is welcomed.

Why work for ACT?

At ACT, people are at the heart of everything we do. As Wales’s largest training provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference through high-quality learning — and we’re just as committed to supporting our staff to grow, develop and succeed.

We’re proud to be an Investors in People Platinum organisation, accredited for over 25 years, and recognised in the Best Companies 2025 awards as one of the UK’s top employers — ranked 26th Best Large Company to Work For and 5th in Wales.

Our Values:

At ACT, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity for all. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to thrive.

FREDIE has been central to promoting and recognising exceptional commitment to equality and diversity. FREDIE stands for Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement, and these values are at the heart of ACT’s philosophy, shaping our approach to both staff and learners.

Diversity statement

ACT is dedicated to fair and safe recruitment practices, ensuring equality for all applicants and staff. We do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Our questioning and collating of information are intended to help us maintain equal opportunities best practice and identify barriers to workforce equality and diversity. The information collated from you will not be used in any decision affecting you.

We are happy to consider a reasonable adjustment that candidates may need during the recruitment process.

What next?

The Advert will close 11th August 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Applicants will be notified via email of application process (please check junk or spam folders). We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.

Our organisation is deeply committed to safeguarding the welfare of all learners and staff. We expect all employees to uphold this commitment as part of their role. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

If you would like to work for an organisation that demonstrates outstanding commitment to staff engagement, has gained a place on the Times Best 100 Companies to work for in the UK for the last eight consecutive years and that holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation we would love to hear from you!

Generous benefits include:

• Generous holiday package (up to 45 days per year)
• E-learning platform available to all staff.
• Annual salary increases
• Staff counselling sessions
• Mental Health First Aider
• Bi-annual performance reviews
• Flexible and hybrid working (where applicable)
• Length of service, birthday and yearly appreciation rewards
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance

Our Values:

At ACT, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity for all. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to thrive.

FREDIE stands for Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement – values that lie at the heart of everything we do at ACT. From our interactions with staff to our engagement with learners, these principles guide our approach, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.