Training Officer

Yolk Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with Stori to recruit a Training Officer to join their Learning & Development team.

Your base will be the Stori office closest to your home, with office locations across Wales including Carmarthen, Bangor, Neath, Pontypool, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wrexham and Swansea.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced trainer who enjoys being in front of people, delivering engaging learning and seeing the difference good training can make. You'll work with colleagues across Stori, as well as external customers, delivering a mix of face-to-face, virtual and blended learning.

It's a varied role covering everything from mandatory and compliance training through to workshops, team development and creating new learning resources.

What you'll be doing

Working closely with the Training & Development Manager, you'll be responsible for:

• Delivering engaging face-to-face, virtual and blended training to colleagues and external customers
• Delivering mandatory and compliance learning across areas including safeguarding, health & safety, equality, diversity & inclusion and data protection
• Facilitating workshops and team development sessions
• Adapting your delivery style to different audiences, abilities and learning needs
• Designing and updating training materials, presentations, guidance and e-learning resources
• Making sure learning content reflects current legislation, organisational policies and good practice
• Supporting the development of digital learning resources and platforms
• Contributing to annual Learning & Development plans
• Supporting organisational change through training, coaching and learning interventions
• Maintaining accurate learning records and monitoring mandatory training compliance
• Evaluating training through learner feedback, participation and performance data
• Identifying emerging training needs and opportunities to improve learning
• Building positive relationships with colleagues, customers and other stakeholders across the organisation

What we're looking for

We're looking for somebody who can bring training to life and adapt their approach depending on who is in the room.

You'll need:

• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or an equivalent training qualification
• GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Mathematics
• Previous experience of delivering training and facilitating learning programmes
• Experience developing training materials and learning resources
• Experience delivering learning through digital and virtual platforms
• Experience evaluating the effectiveness of training and reporting on outcomes
• A good understanding of adult learning principles and learning methodologies
• Knowledge of Learning & Development good practice
• Understanding of compliance-based learning, including areas such as safeguarding and health & safety
• Strong presentation, communication and facilitation skills
• The ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload
• Confidence building relationships with colleagues at different levels
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle, with the flexibility to travel across Wales and occasionally stay overnight

It would be great if you also have

• A CIPD qualification in Learning & Development or a related discipline
• Experience within housing, social care, customer service or the public sector
• Experience developing e-learning content
• Knowledge of the Welsh housing sector and its regulatory environment
• The ability to communicate in Welsh

Why Stori?

You'll be joining a values-led organisation working with customers and communities across Wales. Stori is looking for someone who reflects its values of being Fair, Flexible and Inspiring, bringing these into how they work with learners, colleagues and customers. Benefits include:

• 27 Days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Additional Stori Day
• Occupational sick Pay
• Pension Scheme 4% employers contribution
• Refer a Friend
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Death in Service (3 x Salary)
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• Office based will be the office closest to your home: Carmarthen, Bangor, Neath, Pontypool, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wrexham or Swansea.

To Apply:

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV.

To find out more and to access the full job description, contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment.

Yolk Recruitment is acting as the recruitment partner for this appointment.