Regional Trainer

Riverside; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous pension

28 days holidays

Flexible working

Learning investment

Benefits package

Job summary

Riverside is seeking a Regional Trainer to design, deliver, and evaluate training initiatives across the Group. The role involves extensive travel to offices, services and locations to deliver learning activities.

You will report to the Training Delivery Manager and develop programmes that enhance knowledge, skills and behaviours while ensuring compliance with Riverside’s policies and data requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven extensive experience as a Trainer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of training principles, adult learning theory, and instructional design methodologies.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills with the ability to engage and motivate learners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement training programs for colleagues across the Group.
• Work with Learning Partners to identify skill gaps and training requirements.
• Design and deliver engaging training sessions, workshops, and presentations.
• Create and update training materials including manuals and multimedia aids.
• Ensure training content is accurate, relevant and aligned with organisational goals.
• Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness through assessments and feedback.

Skills

Trainer experience

Training principles

Presentation skills

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Regional Trainer

Contract Type: Fixed term for up to 12 months

Salary: £38374.23 (£42354.97 is achieved after 12 successful performance in the role)

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, full time

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Location: National - Hybrid Role

As a key member of the Learning & Development Team, you will report to the Training Delivery Manager and will be responsible for the design, delivery, and evaluation of a range of training initiatives and learning and development programmes that will enhance the knowledge and skills and behaviours of all our colleagues across the Group. Please note this role supports colleagues across the Group and involves extensive travel to our offices, services and other locations to deliver training and learning activities.

We are looking for someone with

• Proven extensive experience as a Trainer or similar role
• Strong knowledge of training principles, adult learning theory, and instructional design methodologies.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills with the ability to engage and motivate learners.

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working With Us, You’ll Enjoy

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity And Inclusion At Riverside

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

Role Profile

• Develop and implement training programs and initiatives to address the learning and development needs of colleagues across the Group.
• Work with Learning Partners, Learning Advisor other Regional Trainers to conduct training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and training requirements across different departments.
• Design and deliver engaging and interactive training sessions, workshops, and presentations using a variety of instructional techniques and formats.
• Create and update training materials, including training manuals, presentations, handouts, and multimedia visual aids.
• Collaborate with Learning Partners, Learning Advisor, Regional Trainers, subject matter experts (SME) and department managers to ensure that training content is accurate, relevant, and aligned with organisational goals.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Provide individual coaching and support to colleagues to reinforce learning and development objectives.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and new training methods to continuously improve the training programs.
• Be aware of any regulatory changes within the housing sector to ensure these are properly reflected in all training content
• Collaborate with Learning and People Partners to ensure that training initiatives are aligned with respective department people plans and strategies
• Assist in the onboarding process by delivering the corporate induction to all new colleagues
• Work with Learning & Development Administrator to maintain training records, documentation, and reports to track colleague progress and compliance.
• Ensure all training designs and deliveries incorporate TRG Values and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
• Ensure that all data is compliant with legislation and policies relating to data quality.
• Ensure that health & safety requirements are met in accordance with Riverside’s policy and procedures and statutory requirements.

Person specification

Essential

• Proven extensive experience as a Trainer or similar role
• Strong knowledge of training principles, adult learning theory, and instructional design methodologies.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills with the ability to engage and motivate learners.
• Experience in developing and delivering both classroom based and virtual training programs.
• Proficiency in using training software, learning management systems (LMS), and multimedia tools for creating and delivering training content.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple training projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility and adaptability to accommodate changing training needs and priorities.
• Passion for learning and professional development.

Desirable

• CIPD qualified or Training certificate
• Experience of working with a Learning Management System
• Experience in Housing Sector

About Us

Riverside is one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes from Irvine to Kent. We are a leading provider of supported housing services, particularly for those affected by homelessness, and our track record of transforming lives and revitalising neighbourhoods dates back over 90 years. We have plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes over the next decade.

Our Values and Behaviours