TRAINING OFFICER

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking council for a Training Officer to enhance the skills of staff within the Local Government Pension Scheme. This role involves designing and delivering training programs, assessing training needs, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of pension legislation, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. Join a dedicated team that values innovation and continuous improvement, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the training and development of staff members.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret complex legislation and train staff effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and deliver induction programs for new staff.
• Develop training materials and maintain a library of resources.
• Facilitate workshops and seminars in-person and virtually.

Skills

Knowledge of Local Government Pension Scheme

Training delivery

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and is administered by Cardiff Council. The Fund has 42 participating employers and over 45,000 Active, Deferred and Pensioner members.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our team and undertake the role of Training Officer. You will need a good working knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme to be able to effectively train officers and review and update procedure documents. You should be confident in the delivery of training on multiple platforms including virtual and face to face and have a competent level of IT knowledge. You will proactively identify and respond to industry legislation, regulations, and guidance changes.

About the job

You will be responsible for:

• The scheduling and delivery of Induction programmes for new members of staff.
• Identifying, planning and delivering training for the administration team, on all aspects of pensions administrations.
• To lead the development of training programmes for members of the Pensions Committee and Pension Board.
• Conduct assessments to identify training needs and evaluate programme effectiveness.
• Developing and maintaining a suitable library of training material, including manuals, presentations, and online resources, as a key resource to support business operations.
• Facilitate workshops and seminars both in-person and virtually.
• Maintain records of training activities and participant feedback for continuous improvement.
• Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and best practices.

What We Are Looking For From You

• An enthusiasm of leading and developing those around you.
• You must have the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• The ability to interpret complex legislation.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, including well developed report writing.
• You will be a well organised person with good problem-solving skills, able to work on your own initiative and a team player with strong inter-personal skills.
• New ways of boosting training sessions.
• Strong interpersonal skills capable of building relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Additional information

If you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please contact Charlotte Warman on 02920 872 334 (Mon - Wed).

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