People Management Trainer

South West Water; Redhill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the South West is seeking a People Management Trainer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves designing and delivering training programs to enhance employee relations capabilities among line managers, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in training, and a solid understanding of employee relations legislation.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Competitive Contributory Pension

Employee Sharesave scheme

Wellbeing support platform

Free eye tests and discounts

Access to deals and discounts through Perkbox

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering inclusive training content.
• Strong understanding of Employee Relations legislation and practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a forward-thinking internal training programme.
• Facilitate interactive, in-person training experiences.
• Track and evaluate training reach and impact.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Organisational Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

AtSouth West Waterwe believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.

We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.

And we have huge ambitions.

Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.

So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.

Are you looking for an opportunity to deliver positive impacts for our colleagues?

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced People Management Trainer to join our People & Culture Directorate on a 12 month fixed term contract. Base location can be Exeter/Bristol or Redhills. This role requires considerable travel across the Pennon Group with potential for overnight stays.

You will receive a competitive salary between £45,000 - £50,000plus excellent benefits package.

About the role:

Reporting to the Inclusion and Employee Relations Lead, the People Management Trainer will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering a comprehensive training programme for line managers to enhance their employee relations (ER) capabilities.

The People Management Trainer will help build confidence and capability among our line managers to create a respectful, fair, and people-centred working environments.

In this pivotal role, they will lead the design, development, and delivery of an engaging and forward-thinking training programme that strengthens our approach to employee relations (ER).

They will help managers understand evolving support structures, navigate complex ER matters with empathy and clarity, and actively contribute to a positive and inclusive employee experience.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity, ideal for someone passionate about people management, ER and inclusive leadership

What you will be doing:

• Design and deliver a forward-thinking internal training programme
• Create inclusive, accessible, and engaging learning content
• Facilitate interactive, in-person training experiences
• Develop and maintain a suite of practical learning resources
• Track and evaluate training reach and impact
• Partner with colleagues across People Services, IT, Communications, and operational teams
• Champion a culture of continuous learning, curiosity, and capability-building

What we are looking for:

• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to connect with, engage, and inspire diverse audiences
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities
• Proven ability to design and deliver inclusive, accessible learning content
• Collaborative stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence in working alongside both internal colleagues and external partners to co-create solutions.
• Skilled at translating complex employee relations topics into real-world, values-aligned learning that supports managers in leading with fairness and empathy.
• Experience working in changeable environments, ideally supporting teams through organisational transformation
• Strong understanding of Employee Relations legislation, practices, employment law and policies.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential.

What's in it for you:

• We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing support and development for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.

• In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays, with an option to buy / sell leave offering you extra flexibility
• Take up to 26 weeks’ additional maternity leave
• Competitive Contributory Pension
• Invest in Pennon through our employee Sharesave scheme
• Shared parental leave
• Look after your wellbeing through our Champion Health support platform
• Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers
• Enjoy access to thousands of deals and discounts on supermarkets, online retailer, travel, eating out, cinema, gyms and more through Perkbox

Closing Date: 16th May 2025

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values which are essential to our success are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.