Leadership Development Facilitator

Pontoon; Warwick; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Pontoon in Warwick is seeking a Leadership Development Facilitator to drive the leadership pillar of the People Strategy, delivering Coaching for Performance workshops and embedding a coaching culture across the organisation.

You will design and facilitate engaging sessions, support line managers, and provide targeted 1:1 coaching to leaders at various career stages. This role requires ad hoc UK travel and a 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering leadership development for first-level managers.
• Ability to design engaging coaching workshops and sessions.
• Skilled in applying adult learning principles.
• Strong facilitation of in-person and virtual workshops.
• Proven ability to provide targeted 1:1 coaching.
• Experience designing peer mentoring and action learning sets.
• Excellent planning and scheduling to manage cohorts.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and deliver Coaching for Performance workshops.
• Design and facilitate online peer mentoring sessions.
• Update intervention designs based on participant and business feedback.
• Provide personalised 1:1 coaching.
• Create accessible coaching resources for line managers.
• Co-deliver additional Senior Leadership Development Programme cohorts.
• Facilitate peer mentoring sessions for past delegates.

Skills

Coaching principles

Leadership development

Adult learning

Workshop facilitation

1:1 coaching

Peer mentoring

Action learning

Planning & scheduling

Clear communication

Job description

Leadership Development Facilitator

Warwick (+Ad Hoc UK travel)

6 Month Contract

About the Role:

As a Leadership Development Facilitator, you will play a vital role in delivering the leadership pillar of the People Strategy. Your expertise will help build line manager capability and embed a robust coaching culture throughout the organisation. You will have the exciting opportunity to design and deliver engaging Coaching for Performance workshops, facilitate peer mentoring sessions, and provide targeted 1:1 coaching that supports continuous learning and development.

Key Accountabilities:

• Workshop Wizardry: Schedule and prepare for impactful Coaching for Performance workshops that inspire and uplift.
• Mentoring Maven: Design and facilitate online peer mentoring sessions and action learning sets to foster ongoing support and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Feedback Focused: Update intervention designs based on participant and business feedback, ensuring relevance and engagement.
• Super Coach: Provide personalised 1:1 coaching as needed, guiding individuals through their leadership journeys.
• Resource Creator: Design ongoing coaching resources for line managers that are easily accessible for continuous development.
• Co-Delivery Champion: Depending on your skillset, co-deliver additional Senior Leadership Development Programme cohorts as requested.
• Support Network Builder: Facilitate peer mentoring sessions for past Leadership Development Programme delegates to encourage ongoing growth.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• A strong understanding of coaching principles and a commitment to fostering a coaching culture.
• Experience in delivering leadership and management development, particularly for first-level managers.
• Proficiency in applying adult learning principles and experiential learning methodologies.
• Excellent skills in facilitating workshops (both in-person and virtual) with a focus on engagement and reflexion.
• Strong coaching abilities, with a knack for providing effective 1:1 support to individuals at various career stages.
• Expertise in designing and facilitating peer mentoring sessions and action learning sets.
• Outstanding planning, organisational, and scheduling skills to manage various cohorts and workshops.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and credibility among participants.
• An ability to evaluate the effectiveness of learning and adapt delivery based on valuable feedback.

Why Join Us?

At our client's organisation, you will be part of a vibrant team dedicated to personal and professional growth. You will have the chance to make a significant impact on the future leaders of the organisation. We value creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, offering a supportive environment where your talents can shine.

Equal Opportunities

We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.