Trainer – Construction – Desk Based

Sheffield, Yorkshire
Construction Skills People
The Desk based Trainer is responsible for ensuring the successful start of the learner journey within their chosen NVQ qualification. The successful candidate will proactively engage with new learners to complete the initial mandatory knowledge units, workbooks and progress reviews to ensure timely progression and success with their qualification. Skills People Group are a national provider of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Pre-Employment Training Programmes. We specialise in both commercial and funded training and are proud to be nationally recognised as one of the UK s largest private training providers due to the growth of our sector and funding secured. There is a requirement to have experience in the delivery of construction related qualifications. The successful candidate will undertake the following main Duties and Responsibilities: Making contact with learners following their initial enrolment. Be responsible for ensuring that appropriate documentation is completed as required and submitted in both a compliant and timely manner. Provide information, advice and guidance regarding the qualification process and associated matters. Work with learners to complete workbooks and mandatory knowledge units. Manage your time effectively to ensure your assigned caseload receive regular contact in the first 4-6 weeks of their programme. Make contact with employers as required and coordinate meetings with learners. Maintain a forward plan of meetings in order to hit targets and KPI s. Check completed documentation and ensure that it is completed accurately and in full. Log all contact and information onto our MIS system and e-portfolio platform. To fully adopt and adhere to the company s equal opportunity policy, ensuring that all candidates, fellow employees and customers are treated fairly and impartially showing respect for all. Work with colleagues across the business to monitor the changing landscape and sector requirements whilst identifying development areas that the business should act upon. Inspire and support teams and encourage creativity in order to embed excellence in customer experience internally and externally. Report activity and planned meetings in accordance with the Company requirements To meet the Company performance and quality targets To represent the company in a professional manner at all times Any other duties as deemed necessary by the line manager The ideal candidate must possess the following Skills, Experience and Qualities: Excellent organisational skills Excellent customer care approach Excellent IT Skills Experience with Microsoft Packages Experience of managing & planning own workload with strong time management skills Excellent professional manner Strong attention to detail Enthusiasm in the workplace The successful candidate would ideally possess the following or the desire to work towards: A valid teaching qualification at a minimum of PTLLS Level 3 Information, Advice and Guidance Experience of managing a caseload of learners. Preferred experience using e-portfolio s. In return, Skills People Group will give you: A competitive salary 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays along with 2 extra days annual leave after 2 years service Employer contributory pension scheme A challenging and rewarding role in a successful and growing business The opportunity to grow with a business Other details: You will report to The Construction Operations Manager You will be based from S20 3FR in Sheffield, but the role will have flexibility to work remotely and at employers premises Equality and Diversity: It is the responsibility of the post holder to promote equality and diversity throughout the Group. The post holder will undertake their duties in full accordance with the Group s policies and procedures relating to equal opportunity and diversity. Health and Safety: To promote health, safety and welfare throughout the Group. To undertake their duties and responsibilities in full accordance with the Group s Health and Safety Policy and Procedures. Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults: It is the responsibility of the post holder to commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults within the organisation. The post holder will undertake their duties in full accordance with the Group s policies and procedures relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, e.g. dealing with learner issues i.e. safeguarding and referring on to specialist staff. This position is subject to an enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and will be subject to satisfactory clearance of this check. If this position is classed as Regulated Activity, it is subject to an Adult & Child barring check. Review: The details contained in this job description, particularly the principal accountabilities, reflect the content of the job at the date the job description was prepared. It should be remembered, however, that over time, the nature of individual jobs will inevitably change; existing duties may be lost and other duties may be gained without changing the general character of the duties of the level of responsibility entailed. Consequently, the Group will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult with the post holder at the appropriate time