Military & Elite Athlete 2026 Talent Placement – Facilitation Lead (Learning & Development)

Military & Elite Athlete 2026 Talent Placement – Facilitation Lead (Learning & Development)

Placement 59576 - 70089 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Centrica

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a team to deliver impactful learning experiences and drive quality in training.
  • Company: Join a FTSE100 organisation committed to supporting military and elite athletes.
  • Benefits: Earn £50,000, enjoy flexible working, and receive mentorship for career growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with potential for permanent placement and community engagement.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference while transitioning into a rewarding professional role.
  • Qualifications: Experience in L&D, coaching, and a passion for facilitating learning.

The predicted salary is between 59576 - 70089 £ per year.

September 2026 Intake

Location: Hybrid role with national travel & on‑site attendance across various L&D sites when required. May require flexible working hours to align with training schedules and operational needs.

Length of Placement: 12‑month Fixed Term Contract with significant potential to roll off into a Permanent role.

A programme designed to help you thrive during career transition. This programme supports individuals transitioning from the Armed Forces or elite sporting careers into a new professional role, offering hands‑on experience within a FTSE100 organisation, tailored support, and community engagement.

What you’ll do

As a Facilitation Lead, you will ensure learning delivery aligns with business and operational needs, focusing on facilitator performance, quality assurance and delivery standards. You will manage a team of facilitators to deliver high‑quality, learner‑centred training across Learning and Development.

During your placement, you will:

  • Align learning delivery with Centrica’s strategic goals and operational priorities
  • Lead and develop a high‑performing team of facilitators, promoting trust, accountability and delivery quality
  • Coach team members to build facilitation capability and confidence including being visibly present in academies to role‑model effective delivery techniques
  • Manage facilitator quality and performance through coaching and feedback
  • Influence stakeholders and communicate effectively across functions, working in partnership with Learner Experience and planning teams to optimise delivery and scheduling
  • Use data and analytics to inform decisions, identify performance gaps in delivery and drive improvements in learner outcomes
  • Lead teams through change with empathy and resilience
  • Ensure learning delivery meets internal quality standards & regulatory requirements
  • Manage feedback loops using facilitator insight, learner feedback and performance data
  • Embed accessibility, SEN and inclusive learning principles into all programmes
  • Promote digital and AI‑enabled approaches to enhance learning impact and delivery efficiency
  • Live our values: Courage, Care, Delivery, Agility and Collaboration

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for potential, not perfection. You don’t need to meet every requirement to apply.

Knowledge of:

  • Learning and development strategies and facilitation best practices
  • Leadership theory and coaching models
  • Learning analytics and performance metrics

Skills in:

  • Coaching and capability building
  • People and performance management
  • Quality assurance and continuous improvement
  • Stakeholder influence and communication
  • Data‑driven decision making

Experience in:

  • Leading training and/or L&D teams or facilitation functions
  • Delivering training, coaching, or leading capability development in operational environments (e.g. HSE, training, engineering, financial) – ideally with an understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements
  • Monitoring and improving learning delivery quality and consistency
  • Digital learning technologies, virtual delivery platforms and AI‑enabled tools
  • Applying inclusive learning and accessibility standards

Placement benefits

  • Real project & transformation experience in a FTSE100 organisation
  • £50,000 salary for the 12‑month placement
  • A dedicated mentor to help you build commercial skills
  • Flexible working and travel to office locations when collaboration is needed
  • Access to employee networks and support communities
  • Buddy from our Ex‑Military or Athlete communities
  • For service leavers: the chance to begin placement during your final four resettlement weeks

Military & Elite Athlete 2026 Talent Placement – Facilitation Lead (Learning & Development) employer: Centrica

Centrica is an exceptional employer that champions the transition of military and elite athletes into rewarding careers, offering a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a FTSE100 organisation. With a strong focus on personal development, you will benefit from tailored support, flexible working arrangements, and access to a dedicated mentor, all while being part of a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values courage, care, and continuous improvement.

Centrica

Contact Details:

Centrica Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Military & Elite Athlete 2026 Talent Placement – Facilitation Lead (Learning & Development)

Facilitation Skills
Leadership Skills
Coaching and Capability Building
Quality Assurance
Continuous Improvement
Stakeholder Influence
Effective Communication