Training and Talent Development Partner (Technical Training)

Training and Talent Development Partner (Technical Training)

Help colleagues keep their career on track…

Do you thrive helping your colleagues develop and achieve their goals? If you're imaginative and can bring training and development to life, don't miss this opportunity to be a part of moulding a truly high-achieving team.

Who will I be working with?

Arriva TrainCare provides Light and Heavy Train Maintenance services to the railway industry from its five strategically located maintenance depots. The successful, rapidly evolving organisation, is going through a massive transformation at real pace, with a strong order book for 2017 and beyond. Arriva TrainCare is part of Arriva, which is part of the Deutsche Bahn group, one of the largest transport services organisations in Europe, employing over 55,900 people and delivering more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys across 15 European countries every year.

You'll be part of a professional team with these core behaviours at heart;

• One Arriva - We work as one team, ‘together we are Arriva';
• Great customer experience - We keep our customers happy every day;
• Doing the right thing - We look after our customers, colleagues and the environment, and always put safety first;
• Thinking beyond - We are curious and inspired to think beyond today for an even bigger and better Arriva tomorrow.

What will the role of Training and Talent Development Partner entail?

Working closely with the HR Manager and colleagues across all departments, you will provide a full learning and development service by analysing needs and creating effective action plans to align with business strategy and assist with achieving results. Your remit will be to;

• Support the implementation of the learning and development strategy and delivery of key workshops to maximise skills in people management and technical knowledge to increase performance
• Build and maintain a competency framework for each job role
• Organise regular ability assessments for team members, linked to personal objectives and the performance review process
• Identify and prioritise learning needs to support the creation of the learning and development strategy, as well as annual functional training plans for each department
• Ensure the most appropriate development or apprenticeship programmes are in place for individuals
• Develop strong stakeholder relationships
• Organise and prioritise time to produce high quality targeted blended learning materials, workshops and interventions
• Monitor and evaluate the delivery of all workshops, learning solutions and Apprentice programmes to ensure their effectiveness, including researching new theories and methods of learning
• Design imaginative, compelling and cost-effective learning solutions to maximise individual learning
• Manage the end to end project plan and implementation strategy for the ATC Apprenticeship programme

What will I need to be considered for this Training and Talent Development Partner vacancy?

• Proven track record in design and delivery of a range of technical and interpersonal skills learning solutions, ideally gained within the rail industry
• Professional qualification in Human Resource Management and / or Training and Development
• Be able to practically demonstrate the design of imaginative, impactful learning materials
• Be able to manage numerous high profile projects simultaneously
• Proven experience in facilitating, able to communicate effectively both written and verbally to transfer knowledge and skills and influence at all levels, including senior management
• Superb organisation skills with the ability to proactively manage time and prioritise tasks
• Full UK driving licence

What will I receive in return?

Salary: Circa £27,000, level dependent on experience

Attractive Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, healthcare cover, Arriva Travel Pass, Cycle to Work scheme, Arriva Village retailer discount scheme, and childcare vouchers

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract Type:  Permanent

Location: Crewe (Cheshire)

Arriva is committed to diversity, if you're good and meet the essential criteria outlined above, you're welcome. Please include a cover letter upon submitting your CV.

All applications to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.

This Training and Talent Development Partner vacancy is advertised by JVP Jobs on behalf of the employer Arriva TrainCare. At JVP Jobs we believe in providing complete transparency for you the job seeker to help you make informed decisions. By applying for this role you are submitting your CV directly to our above named client. Please note that we DO NOT operate as a recruitment agency, all applications will be reviewed directly by the employer Arriva TrainCare, and should they wish to progress your application further they will be in contact with you.

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