training specialist Manchester, England
Job description
Summary:
We are currently looking for a Learning and Development Trainer to join us in a pivotal new role to support, design and deliver a range of technical training. This is an 18 month fixed term contract.
At the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), we are entering a period of change and transformation as we move to extend our remit, giving us additional powers and responsibilities around the importance of safe, decent homes for social housing tenants and of social housing landlords being transparent and accountable to their tenants. As a result, this is an exciting opportunity to help us shape our training delivery and to ensure that our staff are equipped with the right skills to help take the Regulator forward.
Job Description:
As an experienced technical trainer, you will support, design and deliver existing and new training interventions, both in person and virtually. You will work with subject matter experts to craft training in order to deliver this in the most effective way to our operational audiences. This will include further learning and/or joint delivery where training on specific technical areas.
You will work to support the development of our Train the Trainer programme, supporting our internal experts and will develop strong relationships with a range of key stakeholders. You will also be brought up to speed on a variety of modules for you to deliver across the Regulator, ultimately creating a library of learning for existing staff to upskill themselves in, or new staff to use to assimilate into the Regulators ways of working smoothly, including induction, EDI programmes and technical training.
Responsibilities:
As the successful candidate you will have strong experience of designing, developing and delivering training, along with building strong working relationships in order to deliver meaningful training interventions. Predominantly working with economic and governance audiences, you will be comfortable managing stakeholder expectations in a regulatory environment and will ideally have a background in housing or finance. You should have strong communication skills, with the ability to discuss work at the highest level, presenting complex issues clearly and concisely.
General Information:
Why work at RSH?
RSH offers excellent terms and conditions including a 35 hour working week, 33 days annual leave and access to a defined benefit pension scheme that is index (CPI) linked.
Our staff survey results consistently show that most staff think that the best thing about working at the RSH is the flexible and hybrid working that supports work life balance.
We offer a range of excellent benefits, including staff discount scheme, Cycle to work scheme, and after 6 months of employment, access to a Nuffield Health Screening ; full information is available on our website.
Location
We currently work to a hybrid working model with a mix of office / home working.
This role can be based out of our Manchester or Leeds offices. We offer flexible working arrangements and staff can work from home for part of their hours. Most roles involve some travel within England between our offices, and some roles also involve onsite visits to social housing providers.
In line with Government requirements to reduce the number of Civil Service and NDPB roles based in London, we only advertise roles in London which need to be there for business-critical reasons.
Interviews
Interviews are intended to take place on 23rd August and will be held via Microsoft Teams.
Benefits and Salary
We offer a range of excellent benefits; information is available on our website.
The salary for this role is a spot salary within the given range, which will normally be the minimum of the range. There is no incremental progression through a pay scale. Annual salary reviews are determined by the government pay award. In addition, when the probation period is successfully completed, a performance related bonus may be awarded, based on appraisal ratings at the end of the qualifying appraisal year.
Any move to the Regulator from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK Nationals
- Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- Nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- Certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
Things you need to know
Application process
For more information on the role, please see the attached Role Profile.
To apply, please complete the online application form on the RSH careers site detailing your employment, education and training history and provide a supporting statement, which will be used in assessing your application. Guidance on the application process is available on the RSH careers site
Anonymous shortlisting – We carry out anonymous short listing for all of our vacancies as part of our commitment to Equality and Diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment.
We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, as part of disability confident commitment.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits of a diverse organisation. We particularly encourage applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who we recognise are underrepresented in this area. In line with our policy, we will ensure candidates who reach the benchmark from ethnic minority candidates will be selected for interview.
You should indicate on your application if you want to be considered under these options.
Successful applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application and interviews held as soon as practical after the closing date.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
