Training Manager

Blue Octopus; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Training Manager to lead regional training initiatives in Cardiff. This role involves delivering impactful training programs, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and fostering a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess a postgraduate qualification and strong communication skills, with hands-on experience in Targeted Recruitment and Training. Join a company committed to innovation and excellence in creating inclusive communities, where your contributions will help shape the future of training and development. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Bonus entitlement based on business targets

26 days holidays plus option to purchase more

Life Assurance

Pension

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Sharesave scheme

Access to discount portal

Cycle to Work scheme

Digital GP

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in delivering Targeted Recruitment and Training.
• Experience in assessing trainers and maintaining their development.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating training events and sourcing relevant content.
• Representing the business at careers fairs and monthly meetings.

Skills

Training Delivery

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Influencing Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Postgraduate Qualification

Tools

iTrent

Job description

Permanent – Full Time – 37.5 Hours

We have an exciting opportunity for a Training Manager to join and support our growing business. This is a regional role, based in our Cardiff office.

Reporting directly to the HR Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the regional training programme and our social value commitments.

Our culture, ‘The Lovell Way,’ is at the heart of our organization, providing an excellent opportunity for someone to engage with the region and foster a positive learning environment.

A key aspect of the role involves facilitating training events, courses, and packages, sourcing relevant content and providers.

You will also represent our business at careers fairs, with clients, at monthly meetings, and interviews. Experience in training and assessing trainers, as well as maintaining their development, is essential.

We are seeking previous hands-on experience in delivering Targeted Recruitment and Training (TRT) and Employment Skills Plans (ESP). Budget management and reporting experience are required, along with a broad understanding of training and education bodies.

The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate qualification and possess excellent active influencing, communication, and presentation skills. Knowledge of iTrent would be advantageous, as we are transitioning our HR and Learning systems onto this platform.

Benefits

1. Bonus entitlement based on business targets
2. Holidays - 26 days, plus the option to purchase additional days
3. Life Assurance
4. Pension
5. Private medical insurance
6. Employee assistance programme
7. Sharesave scheme
8. Access to discount portal
9. Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV
10. Digital GP

As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes, renowned for innovation and excellence in delivering high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.

We are committed to creating inclusive places for everyone—within our communities and as a workplace. Developing talent is key to our success. Lovell values diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunities employer.

The Lovell culture empowers colleagues to make decisions at regional and local levels, challenge the status quo, and work collaboratively to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.