Training Coordinator - Maternity cover

William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form; England; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization dedicated to improving lives is seeking a Training Coordinator for maternity cover. This role involves coordinating training programs, managing schedules, and providing insights for efficient delivery. The ideal candidate will have previous administrative experience, strong IT skills, and attention to detail. It offers a fixed-term contract with a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Friendly and inclusive working environment

Competitive pension scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Healthcare cashback plan

Free staff lunches

Personal health and fitness training

Qualifications

• Proven administrative or coordinator experience.
• Experience in managing training schedules is preferred.
• Strong IT skills suitable for data management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for training enquiries.
• Plan and coordinate training programmes.
• Manage the training diary and external training provider liaison.

Skills

Administrative experience

Experience in Learning and Development

Strong IT skills

High attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Job description

Overview

CONTRACT: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

SALARY: NJC Pay scale point 2-9 £24,413.00 - £27,254.00 FTE, actual salary £13,096.76 - £14,620.86

CONTRACT TYPE: 22.5 hours per week, Term-time only plus 1 week directed holiday cover

HOURS OF WORK: To be discussed at interview

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 15th October 2025

INTERVIEW DATE: Tuesday 3rd November 2025

START DATE: Monday 8th December 2025

Safeguarding

The Smith Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check (this is a position working in regulated activity). The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding behaviour at all times. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches in accordance with KCSIE 2025.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Training Coordinator for a maternity cover contract, to work closely with the Head of Learning and Development. This is a vital role supporting the delivery of high-quality training across a growing, multi-service charitable organisation dedicated to improving the lives and life chances of children, young people, and their families.

As Training Coordinator, you will be the first point of contact for all internal and external training enquiries. You’ll use data and insight to plan and coordinate training programmes and Learning & Development days, ensuring smooth organisation and delivery.

You’ll also manage the Foundation’s training diary, liaise with external training providers, and produce regular reports for the Head of Learning and Development on training uptake, compliance, costs, and outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting learning and development in a purpose-driven organisation making a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for internal and external training enquiries.
• Use data and insight to plan and coordinate training programmes and Learning & Development days.
• Manage the Foundation’s training diary and liaise with external training providers.
• Produce regular reports for the Head of Learning and Development on training uptake, compliance, costs, and outcomes.

Qualifications and Skills

• Administrative or coordinator experience, ideally within Learning and Development (L&D) or training environments.
• Experience of managing training schedules or diaries, including booking venues, sending invites and coordinating attendance.
• Strong IT skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to multitask simultaneously.

About Us

At the William Henry Smith Foundation, we are dedicated to creating positive change through our work with children, young people, families and communities. Guided by our core values, we focus on fostering development, celebrating diversity, and achieving impactful outcomes.

Our Offer

• A friendly and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities to truly enrich the lives of our children and young people and make a positive difference.
• A Quality of Life and Well-being programme of activity, experiences and gifts
• A competitive defined contribution pension scheme
• An employee assistance healthcare cashback plan
• Life Assurance Scheme (4x annual salary)
• A full induction programme, including an outstanding network of support
• A learning and development programme and CPD
• Assistance with childcare savings and cycle to work scheme
• Subscription to Head Space, Perks at Work and Discount for Teachers online apps which offers hundreds of discounts and benefits
• 50% towards the cost of branded work wear
• Personal health and fitness training, and a financial advisory service
• Free staff lunches and on-site parking
• Staff Savings Scheme

Application Information

Visits to the William Henry Smith Foundation are recommended.

For further information on this post please contact the HR department on email address: [e-mail]

All our roles are by application via TES.com.

Please apply by visiting our vacancies page on the Foundation website

https://thesmithfoundation.org.uk/our-vacancies/

(please note we do not accept CVs).