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Contract role INSIDE IR35.
Based Aztec West, Bristol
Can be offered on a full or part-time basis
Hybrid working
Morson Talent are delighted to present an opportunity for an experienced Training and Development Manager to join our client's established team for work associated with a major energy infrastructure Project in SW England.
Context
If you are passionate about people, equipping them with the tools and knowledge and confidence to thrive. If you can analyse and identify gaps in organisational competencies and translate them into actionable and measurable development initiatives. If you possess exceptional communication and collaboration skills, working effectively with cross-functional teams. Then this could be the role for you!
The Opportunity
- Operating within the Transformation Programme, the Training and Development Manager will lead the creation and implementation of a comprehensive strategy aimed at developing the competency of the Technical Directorate - a unique opportunity to shape the future of our client's workforce and prepare them for challenges ahead.
- Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will understand the skills and competencies required to meet current needs and facilitate discussions to gain a deeper understanding of the capabilities needed to support the organisation's strategic direction.
- You will set the standard for training excellence by establishing and implementing an effective Training and Development Strategy, adopting innovative and effective practices that inspire, inform and engage, and pave the way for how training will be managed long-term.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify the Need: Conduct a comprehensive assessment of short, mid and long-term training needs, aligning to the Project's evolving landscape.
- Make an Impact: Design, implement, and manage a high-impact training strategy that supports organisational growth and operational excellence.
- Build a Future-Ready Workforce: Establish a competency framework to support employee growth, succession planning, and personal development, working with the Senior Leadership to identify and prepare employees through upskilling initiatives.
- Adopt Targeted and Innovative techniques: Tailor training approaches to meet diverse learning needs and styles, leveraging E-Learning platforms and innovative tools.
- Deliver Through Collaboration: Develop engaging and inspiring training products in collaboration with subject matter experts and interfacing organisations. Be accountable for material compilation, coordinate inputs, ensure cohesive messaging and driving timely preparation.
- Lead and Facilitate: Lead valuable discussions to gain a deep understanding of the organisation's needs, effectively deliver workshops, presentations, and team-building activities.
- Ensure Compliance: Work closely with technical teams and HR to ensure training programmes align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Measure Success: Define success metrics, evaluate the impact of training initiatives, and adjust strategies based on data-driven insights.
- Empower Others: Develop and implement frameworks and toolkits to enable our teams to create and deliver their own training, identifying and mentoring suitable individuals in each functional area.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Strong analytical skills to assess competency gaps, forecast future needs and design targeted solutions. Some familiarity of training needs analysis frameworks preferable.
- Experience in developing and implementing successful training strategies for a technical organisation.
- Proactive individual with exceptional organisational and project management skills to oversee the development and implementation of training initiatives.
- Strong interpersonal skills and exceptional ability to communicate at multiple levels of the organisation.
- Highly dependable individual who can work effectively on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Experience in delivering both technical and soft-skill training, including leadership development.
