Training and Induction Specialist

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Training and Induction Specialist to design and deliver an innovative induction program. This role offers the chance to engage and develop colleagues through creative training sessions and modern learning techniques. You will be responsible for ensuring that learning solutions meet business needs while enhancing the employee experience. Join a diverse team dedicated to making a difference and enjoy a rewarding career with excellent benefits and opportunities for growth. If you're ready to contribute to a better future for millions, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Annual Leave - 26 days holiday

Contributory pension - Maximum of 12%

Personal Medical Assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing companywide inductions and curriculum design.
• Strong knowledge of Learning and Development principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop a new companywide induction programme for effective onboarding.
• Facilitate engaging training sessions using various methods.

Skills

Curriculum Design

Learning and Development Principles

Effective Onboarding

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Job description

Job title: Training and Induction Specialist
Ref: 39295
Division: People
Location: Reading - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB, Swindon - Walnut Court - SN2 8BN
Contract type: Permanent
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Salary: Offering up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job grade: B
Closing date: 14/02/2025

The primary focus of this role will be training delivery/facilitation. This role is responsible for initially designing and delivering a brand-new companywide induction, giving people the knowledge and skills required for a great start within the business. This is an exciting opportunity to use your passion and knowledge to engage and develop your colleagues.

You will design and deliver an innovative approach that meets the needs of our learners and responds to business priorities. You will use your existing skills and experience, along with ideas and activities already taking place in Thames Water to develop and deliver a learning program that may take place across various Thames Water sites, and to a range of different colleagues and roles.

What you’ll be doing as a Training and Induction Specialist

• Developing a brand new companywide induction programme
• Facilitate engaging training sessions through various methods, including workshops, virtual sessions, and on-the-job learning
• Act as an authority for learning/training design, ensuring learning is creative, engaging, and effective for all learning styles
• Ensure all learning solutions designed and delivered have clear learning objectives (using Blooms Taxonomy) and business outcomes
• Have a strong interest in innovative learning approaches and modern training techniques
• Work with subject matter experts to gather and refine the raw content information
• Engage across Thames Water to obtain buy-in and commitment for the learning solution
• Understand the importance of Learner Experience and how this plays a part in curriculum design

Base Location: Reading/ Swindon - with frequent travelling required
Working hours: 36 Hours

What you should bring to the role

• Proven experience in developing companywide inductions and curriculum design (essential)
• Strong knowledge of Learning and Development principles and practices
• A good understanding of learner and employee experience and a passion for effective onboarding
• Experience in creating learning pathways and curriculum design
• An excellent communicator and facilitator with a passion to share your knowledge with others
• Organisational skills

What’s in it for you?

• Offering up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.