Corporate Trainer (Engineering) in Leicester

Just Recruitment is working with a growing business at the forefront of their sector - they are looking to add a Corporate Trainer to their long standing team.

The main purpose of this role is to oversee the design, development, and implementation of training programs that enhance the skills, capabilities and performance of employees. This role also involves assessing organisational needs, developing training plans, managing budgets, and evaluating the effectiveness of training initiatives to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills and will have exposure to engineering, electrical qualifications or maintenance engineering experience.

Key duties include:

• Assess training needs: Collaborate with management and department heads to identify skills gaps and determine the specific knowledge and abilities employees need to succeed.
• Design and develop programs: Create engaging and effective learning materials, including presentations, videos, and module summaries. Use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) to build and deploy e-learning content.
• Deliver training sessions: Lead workshops, seminars, and individual training sessions, both in-person and virtually. Keeping the audience engaged using interactive techniques. Track training progress and competency development through a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Evaluate effectiveness: Measure the success of training programs using methods like feedback surveys and performance data. This analysis helps identify areas for improvement and ensures initiatives align with business goals.
• Provide support and mentorship: Guide new employees through the onboarding process and offer coaching to existing staff to help them grow and improve their performance.
• Manage logistics: Organize training schedules, coordinate with venues, and oversee training budgets.
• Vendors: Select and manage external training vendors when necessary.
• Development: Develop instructional materials and training manuals.
• Maintenance: Maintain accurate records of training activities and compliance certifications and prepare reports for senior management.

Key requirements for this role:

While a specific degree isn’t required, a background in Human Resources, Business, or Education is beneficial. Relevant experience in teaching, training or pursuing professional certifications, such as Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) is also valuable. The role requires you to have attended courses from professional bodies in the electrical or maintenance engineering industry.

This role is being offered on a full time, permanent basis - the ideal candidate will live within commutable distance to the Leicester office, with the opportunity to work from home and travel as required. You will work standard office hours but must be flexible to deliver virtual training sessions across time zones on an ad hoc basis.