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Training and Development Officer

Job Posted: 14 hours ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Training and Development Officer

📍 Location: Stockport (with regular UK travel) 💷 Salary: Competitive 📄 Contract Type: Permanent

Empower Growth. Drive Capability. Shape the Future.

Join a market leader in sustainable power generation as a Training and Development Officer, leading the design, delivery, and evaluation of training initiatives that drive performance, compliance, and career growth across the organisation.

The Opportunity

You'll take ownership of company-wide training and development, ensuring every employee has the skills, support, and confidence to excel. Supported by a Training Administrator, you'll focus on strategic development, programme design, and measuring impact.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a visible impact - creating a culture of learning, continuous improvement, and professional excellence within a business powering the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement a company-wide training and development strategy aligned with business objectives.
Conduct Training Needs Analyses (TNA) and design effective blended learning solutions (online, workshop, and on-the-job).
Coordinate Toolbox Talks, compliance, and technical training sessions.
Support onboarding, induction, and competency frameworks across departments.
Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) and report on KPIs, compliance, and outcomes.
Collaborate with the SHEQ team to ensure all training meets health, safety, and environmental standards.
Partner with department heads to identify talent and support succession planning.
Supervise the Training Administrator and manage training budgets efficiently.

About You

You're an experienced learning and development professional who designs impactful training and drives engagement at every level. You combine exceptional communication skills with a solid understanding of technical or engineering environments.

Essential Criteria:

Recognised Train the Trainer certificate (e.g. City & Guilds, ILM, or CIPD).
HND/HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline - Mechanical, Electrical, or Health & Safety preferred.
Minimum 5 years' experience in a training and development role, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, or energy sectors.
Proven experience designing and delivering blended learning programmes.
Strong understanding of competency frameworks and compliance training.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
Excellent stakeholder engagement, planning, and reporting skills.
Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel between company sites.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Collaborative, values-driven culture
Generous pension scheme and wellbeing initiatives

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about developing people, driving standards, and shaping learning in a forward-thinking engineering business - we'd love to hear from you

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