At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging training and support apprentices in their learning journey.
- Company: Join The Best Connection, a leading recruitment business with a focus on development.
- Benefits: Salary up to £33,000, hybrid working, 30+ days holiday, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Exciting growth opportunities in a supportive, employee-owned environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by helping others achieve their potential.
- Qualifications: Experience in training delivery or assessment, with strong coaching skills.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 33000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about learning and development? Do you enjoy helping people realise their potential through coaching, training and mentoring? At The Best Connection, we're looking for a Training and Apprenticeship Consultant to join our highly successful Learning & Development team. As an OFSTED Outstanding apprenticeship provider, we're committed to delivering exceptional learning experiences that support our people to grow, succeed and thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in training delivery, coaching, mentoring, assessment, or learning and development who wants to play a key role in developing talent across our nationwide business.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
- Company car or car allowance following successful completion of probation
- Hybrid working with a mix of home working and office-based time at our People Services Centre in Halesowen
- 30 days holiday, rising to 33 days after your first full year (including statutory holidays)
- Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 24-hour Wellbeing Support Service
About the Role
In this hybrid position, you'll deliver engaging training programmes and support apprentices through their learning journey, helping them develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to achieve professional success. Working closely with colleagues and managers across the business, you'll ensure learning is practical, impactful and aligned to organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, professional and high-quality learning experiences, both face-to-face and virtually.
- Facilitate a range of classroom-based training events across the business.
- Coach, mentor and support apprentices throughout their apprenticeship programmes.
- Assess learner competence against apprenticeship standards and provide constructive developmental feedback.
- Help learners successfully complete their training programmes and achieve apprenticeship qualifications.
- Build strong relationships with managers to ensure learning outcomes support business objectives.
- Contribute to the development, review and continuous improvement of learning materials and programmes.
- Maintain accurate learner records and ensure compliance with apprenticeship and awarding body requirements.
- Champion a safe, inclusive and respectful working environment, actively supporting and upholding our safeguarding commitments and the principle of 'Do No Harm'.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic about developing others and can inspire learners to achieve their full potential.
You Will Have:
- Experience delivering classroom-based training, workshops or formal learning programmes, or experience assessing qualifications.
- Excellent coaching, mentoring and communication skills.
- The ability to motivate and engage a diverse range of learners.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships.
- A passion for learning, development and continuous improvement.
Don't Have Training Qualifications?
Don't worry. If you have the right attitude and experience, we'll invest in your development and provide full support to gain professional qualifications, including:
- Certificate in the Principles of Recruitment Practice
- CAVA (Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement)
Why Join The Best Connection?
Since 1991, The Best Connection has grown into one of the UK's leading recruitment businesses, with over 80 branches nationwide. In 2024, we became an Employee-Owned Trust, meaning every employee shares in our success. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to providing opportunities for growth, development and long-term career success. This is an exciting time to join our expanding Learning & Development team as we continue to invest in training excellence and apprenticeship delivery across the business. If you're passionate about helping people learn, grow and succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
Additional Information
- Hours: 40 hours per week, between 8:00am and 5:00pm, with a one-hour lunch break.
- All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory DBS and reference checks.
Apply today and help shape the future success of our people.
Training and Apprenticeship Consultant in Halesowen employer: SWS Group
At The Best Connection, we pride ourselves on being an outstanding employer dedicated to fostering a culture of learning and development. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our investment in training excellence, hybrid working options, and generous benefits such as 30 days of holiday and a supportive wellbeing service. Join us in Halesowen, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of apprentices while enjoying a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
