Staffing

The Client:
A rapidly expanding Homewares retailer based in the West Midlands with 80 shops nationwide.

The Role:
Reporting to the Human Resources Manager and based in Head Office, has day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of training interventions across the business. Working in partnership with all employees, the jobholder is responsible for the development of the function reflecting the company values and culture. A significant proportion of the jobholders time will be spent designing and delivering operational training solutions to those employed at all levels within the Company, working with Field Managers in the identification of training & development issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage external suppliers, consultants and agencies where required

 

• Manage, coach and support Line Mangers in accordance with agreed job descriptions

 

• Ensure the consistent evaluation of training programmes and feedback to managers taking action on those courses that are ineffective

 

• Carry out a technical training needs analysis and provide the appropriate training interventions

 

• Manage the training administration including workbook materials

 

• Support recruitment activity alongside the HR Manager and Recruitment Manager

 

• Manage and maintain the Training Database and records to ensure that accurate records are maintained at all times

 

• Source and co-ordinate the agreed training & development activities

 

• Develop and deliver training programmes where necessary

 

• Ensure that cost effective training solutions/programmes are sourced and that all activities undertaken are recorded and costed against budget

 

• Produce the annual training plan in conjunction with the HR Manager in support of the business plan

 

• Ensure that effective induction programmes are carried out for all employees, that evidence is collected and follow up interviews are conducted after the induction period and training plan

 

• Keep abreast of new Training/development techniques and consider their relevance throughout the organisation

About you

• CTP or CIPD qualified

?Has a proven track record in designing and delivering training interventions
?Has experience of the production and implementation of a Training Plan and Training Needs Analysis
?Has experience of the design and delivery of management development activity to at least middle management level
?Has sourced training solutions

• Has managed a training budget

 

• Has experience in the design and delivery of sales training interventions

 

• Understands and is able to apply all aspects of the Training Cycle

?Has the ability to work on own initiative and work under pressure with good time management skills
?Excellent negotiation skills

• Excellent presentation skills

?Has experience of the development of technical competencies and their introduction and implementation in support of training & development activities

• Has experience in administering and interpreting psychometrics

 

• Has managed and delivered Assessment Centre activity