Training Advisor - Management

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Position Overview

As the Training Advisor – Management, you will be responsible for the delivery of the Management Apprenticeship Framework.

Key Responsibilities

• To achieve the targets for recruitment and achievement specified by the Operations Manager in line with Welsh Government Profiles and commercial course budgets.
• Ensure all learners have a full and comprehensive understanding of their training programme and individual learning plan through the process of induction, and regular visit/review/workshop schedules and their achievement plan.
• Use Individual Learning Plan to the best advantage for learners and delivery.
• To complete all internal and external documentation to ensure conformity with COPA, Welsh Government and Awarding Organisation requirements and standards.
• Assist the company to achieve total quality in Administration/Quality procedures by adhering to all internal and contractual processes and participate in both internal and external audits.
• Manage time effectively in relation to completion of itinerary planning, learner tracking, visits, marketing and staff development.
• Liaise with Operations Manager and adhere to all criteria relating to route development and standardisation.
• Submit learner portfolios internal quality assurance in accordance with COPA’s IQA procedure.
• Participate in the induction and mentoring of colleagues as necessary.
• Attend all internal and external meetings/training courses as required.
• Liaise with all external agencies as required.
• Ensure continuous personal development in line with Company Business Plan.
• Participate in 1:1 monthly performance review with your Operations Manager.
• Take responsibility for, and be held accountable for the security, condition, and the upkeep of your working environment including public areas, classrooms, workshops and all equipment used in the course of your employment.
• Manage and record your own professional development in line with the Company’s Business Plan and Staff Development Plan.
• Promote the commitment to Safeguarding in line with the Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy and Procedure.
• Promote Equal Opportunities in line with Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Ensure that all matters relating to Health and Safety are carried out in line with Company Policy and current legislation.
• Assist in the Self-Assessment Process and the achievement of the resulting quality development plans within your role as Training Advisor.
• As appropriate to your role you will work to the Common Inspection Framework, ISO: 9001:2015, Investors in People, ISO 27001 and other quality standards as required by the company and its partners.
• Undertake other duties as deemed appropriate at the discretion of the business.

Qualifications and Skills – Essential

• Experience and working background in Management and Leadership.
• Relevant Industry certificates in Management and Leadership at Level 5 or above.
• A1 (D32/33) TAQA or CAVA – training can be given.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including excellent written and spoken English.
• Competency with regard to Safeguarding.
• Have good ICT skills and experience in the use of computers to assist teaching and learning.
• The ability to prioritise and organise workload.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be able to use own initiative appropriately.
• Be able to demonstrate enthusiasm for development and progression of all learners on programme.
• Show commitment to continuous professional development and quality.
• Be willing to undergo a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
• Full and clean driving licence and access to own transport.

Desirable

• Welsh speaking.
• Experience with working with Children and Young People.

Why work for COPA?

• Holidays: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays in your first year of service, increasing to 28 days.
• A four-week Induction and Training programme.
• Pension Scheme – contribution of 5%.
• Laptop and mobile phone to allow remote agile working.
• Bupa Employee Assistance Programme.
• Reward and Recognition Scheme.