Training Officer

Preston, England, United Kingdom

12/9/2024

Role Responsibility

Training Officer

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Home Based, with travel throughout the North West of England (Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside)

About Us

A Company Car will be provided.

G4S Employment Support Services (ESS) are looking to recruit within our dedicated team across the North West of England to deliver the RESTART employability programme on behalf of DWP.

The RESTART contract will support individuals into long term employment across the North West through our network of Suppliers and Stakeholders and we are looking to recruit a team of individuals, in a variety of roles, to ensure the success of that delivery.

To apply for our roles you don't necessarily need experience in Employability or Welfare to Work but you do need to be enthusiastic about understanding the industry, passionate about delivering quality and success and have the skill set to meet the requirements of the role.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Training Officer to join our Employment Support Services team at G4S. The successful candidate will design, develop and deliver training to up-skill employees and participants of employability programmes within G4S and the Supply Chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues and other organisations to meet the training needs of employees, participants of employability programmes and the contractual requirements of the programmes.
• Ensure that the materials are evidence-based where possible, working with partners or undertaking research into the best content and methods.
• Ensure that all materials and delivery are engaging and support an accessible and inclusive experience for participants.
• Design training plans and maintain a timetable for training delivery.
• Follow up train-the-trainer sessions with co-delivery and observations.
• Collate feedback from all delivery, analyse and share the results to feed into continuous improvements.
• Carry out both virtual and on-site training.
• Ensure complete compliance with all company policies, procedures and regulations and demonstrate an awareness of safeguarding self and others.
  
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

Essential criteria:

• Knowledge and experience of supporting people who may experience barriers to get back into work.
• Experience of delivering to groups and individuals.
• Proven ability to design engaging training sessions across a variety of subjects.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload in line with strict deadlines.
• A proven ability to adapt to change and strive for continuous development.
  
  
  

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in the Employment Support Services sector.
  
  
  

Benefits

While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from G4S partners and other organisations, from employee assistance provided through WeCare, to RAC cover and so much more, including the below;

• Progression, training and development catered to you.
• Charity work
• Refer A Friend incentives
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
• Subsidised healthcare plan.
• Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving.
• Confidential Counselling Services
• 24/7 support specialising in health and medical
• Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.
  
  
  

We encourage applications from people from all ages and backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve at G4S ESS. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and well-being and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.