The post holder will be a member of the wider HMPPS Learning and Development (L&D) team but will be based within the National Probation Service (NPS). For day to day and line management purposes, the post holder will report to the Divisional Training Manager or their Deputy. The post holder will provide administrative support to aid in the delivery of probation qualifications at a local level and coordinate associated L&D activities. Regular communications with Divisional hubs, members of the Divisional Training Team and national colleagues to support effective and efficient registration of learners, certification claims, preparation for External Quality Assurer inspections and providing resources for effective training delivery.
Responsibilities and Duties
* Provide general administrative support for the Divisional Training Team including photocopying, typing, amending and processing documents, minute taking and responding to queries using an understanding of Probation service delivery.
* Act as a Local Training Coordinator to administer training events on HR systems, ensuring that learner records are up to date and produce reports as required.
* Liaise with other L&D teams to organise appropriate venues for local and national training and monitor take up of training delivered by the Divisional Training team.
* Analyse training attendance/completion information to produce reports as specified by the Divisional Training Manager to assist in deploying HMPPS L&D resources to meet the requirements of the division. Information needs to be distributed and cohesive to assist clusters in meeting their L&D requirements.
* Provide assistance to business managers and divisional hubs to aid in promoting attendance in the divisions and provide advice on learning and development activities. Aid the development of others in building their knowledge the L&D offer.
* Maintain divisional records on behalf of the National Centre and adhere to nationally agreed practices to utilise the eportfolio system to register learners on qualifications.
* Provide the Divisional Training Manager and National Centre with updates on learner progress and claim certificates for completions and national census information to inform invoices.
* Liaise with the National Centre to prepare for External Quality Assurance inspections and maintain Awarding Body compliance with all administrative activities.
* Develop and maintain comprehensive and up-to-date electronic and manual filing systems which support the team and be effective in storing and retrieving key data.
* Co-ordinate and schedule national and locally administered learning events including producing timetables of upcoming training and communications to staff.
* Create and maintain relevant databases and ensure they contain accurate data, liaising with appropriate staff as necessary and routinely quality assuring them - this can include restricted or confidential information.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative systems, process and workflows to ensure the team meets its targets.
Behaviours
* Managing a Quality Service
* Working Together
* Delivering at Pace
* Changing and Improving
* Making Effective Decisions
Essential Experience
* Previous administration experience, and experience of providing a wide range of management support activities.
* Proficiency in use of Excel to produce spreadsheets and present data in an accessible format.
* Evidence of providing support and assistance to colleagues in delivering a quality service.
Desirable Experience
* Experience of effective communications.
* Experience of making successful critical decisions.
* Operational experience of working in a Probation setting.
Technical Requirements
* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
* RSA III (gained or working towards) or equivalent qualification such as CLAIT Advanced Desirable.
* GCSE Grade A-C in English and Maths (or equivalent).
Ability
* Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint (or equivalent i.e. Lotus Notes).
* Making Effective Decisions.
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