Head Of Training - National Construction Training Provider

HR Services and Solutions; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in the UK is seeking a Head of Training Operations to oversee operational teams and support training programs. This fully remote role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and experience in the construction sector. The successful candidate will work directly with senior management and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Competitive salary around £65k, along with a commitment to work-life balance and diversity.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working for a national construction training provider.
• Excellent communication and motivational skills are required.
• Good working knowledge of standard measured term partnering forms of contract is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee functional operational teams and training infrastructure.
• Develop and deliver a UK-wide business plan aligned with operational strategy.
• Engage with awarding organisations and the Department for Education.

Skills

Experienced people manager with excellent communication and customer service skills

Financial and commercial acumen, including risk management

Collaboration and influencing skills with stakeholders

Computer literate with excellent MS Office skills

Understanding of regulatory compliance

Experience in a construction-related recruitment environment

Job description

Overview

Role - Head of Training Operations (National Construction Training Provider) - c£65k (Fully Remote)

PERMANENT ROLE - BASED ANYWHERE IN THE UK

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE OF WORKING FOR A NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION TRAINING PROVIDER

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE CEO

OCCASIONAL TRAVEL TO LONDON

Our client is a leader in their field and are now looking for an experienced and enthusiastic leader currently residing within the training sector to oversee the functional operational teams and training infrastructure supporting both employers and learners across both non-funded and Government funded programs within the construction sector.

Role Overview

The role reports directly to the CEO and will have direct interaction with various departments, multiple areas and senior managers across the business. With having overall accountability for the development and commercial success of our expansion plans, the successful candidate will directly line manage day-to-day operations within the Employer Engagement, Employability and Training Application Teams. You will also be communicating with awarding organisations, the Department for Education and Combined Authorities in your day-to-day work. Engaging with our dedicated team, you will provide key infrastructure recommendations and targeted support to services that ensure we are meeting regulatory requirements and to assist in highlighting early areas that need support. In addition, you will develop and deliver a UK-wide business plan that is consistent with the overall operational strategy.

You will have excellent communication and people skills to motivate your team. Ideally you will have previous experience within a construction training provider and have a good understanding of delivery activities.

Skills and Experience

• Experienced people manager with excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Able to demonstrate financial and commercial acumen, including risk management skills at the highest level. Including financial reporting and presenting to internal stakeholders at a high level.
• Demonstrate collaboration and influencing skills, with key stakeholders.
• Computer literate, with previous experience in managing asset management data, Excellent MS office skills.
• Good working knowledge of standard measured term partnering forms of contract
• Good understanding of regulatory compliance
• Preference to have worked within a construction-related recruitment environment with the relevant qualifications and experience.

Our client is committed to supporting your work-life balance and the changing demands and circumstances in life. They are recognised externally for their commitment to inclusion and diversity with their demonstration and commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.

If you feel you have the skills and experience, please upload your CV in the first instance and we will be in touch