Vico Homes is built on the foundations of WDH. We are looking for a Learning and Development Advisor (Construction Trainer) to join our People and Culture Team.
A home is more than four walls and a roof. It should be a safe place. A place to start things. A place of opportunities. A place to grow. A place where you feel you belong.
These are the places we provide for today and for the future. This is what marks us out as one of the leading players in the social housing sector. We have over 32,000 homes across the north of England, home to tens of thousands of people. And people are at the centre of what we do.
Our people are approachable and professional. But we’re not afraid to be optimistic and show our passion for what we do to support our customers. We share a common vision, acting confidently to ensure we remain at the forefront of making it happen.
Together, we’re building better futures and vibrant communities.
About the role
As the Learning and Development Advisor (Construction Trainer) your manager will be our Training Operations Manager. You will work on a permanent basis 37 hours a week, working flexibly in the Vico Homes operating area with our Head Office in Castleford and Construction Training Centre at Trident Park, Normanton.
As the Learning and Development Advisor (Construction Trainer) you will have a trade/construction background and be responsible for consulting and working with colleagues and managers on key change initiatives and learning and development programmes, including accredited learning and certifications and agree and deliver appropriate bespoke solutions.
It is an exciting time to be joining us and here are some of the initiatives that you will be involved in:
*Supporting our apprentices gain the experience and evidence to complete their programme along with preparing them for their End Point Assessments;
*Designing multi-skilling programmes for our trades to be able to complete jobs in one visit;
*Delivery of a range of accredited programmes / qualifications to make sure we are compliant in the construction sector.
What you’ll do
*Establish effective working relationships with managers and colleagues at all levels across the organisation to provide guidance and appropriate development solutions to support Vico Homes in achieving its corporate objectives and goals.
*Identify, design, deliver and evaluate colleague development programmes and activities for specific projects/ programme areas and Service Areas, to enable Vico Homes to achieve corporate strategic objectives and team plans in line with our Vision. Incorporating embedding of learning and development and change initiatives within the workplace.
*Manage the training programmes including service specific areas and corporate priorities. This includes the development, implementation, and evaluation processes to ensure that all areas of funding are obtained where available, and programmes meet awarding body criteria.
*Manage Accredited Training Programmes, for example, NVQ, IOSH and Pearson Vue (CSCS Card) Testing Centre to ensure that quality assurance policies of the awarding bodies are met including leading and management of External Verification Inspections, providing statistical and evaluative information where required.
*Deliver and assess externally accredited qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safely qualifications and the NVQ Level 4 in Site Supervision.
*Represent Vico Homes at external groups, organisations and networks and liaise with internal representatives, including managers, of the service areas to ensure that information and good practice is exchanged and well maintained.
*Provide career guidance, support and advice to colleagues at all levels, including apprentices and work experience placements in achieving their work and career goals by identifying learning and development opportunities.
What we’re looking for
You will:
*Hold a trade/construction qualification at Level 3. You will also be qualified to or willing to work towards CIPD Level 7 through academic study or PGCE at a minimum of Level 6
*Have excellent project management, planning and organisational skills and ability to write reports, prioritise workload to meet deadlines and co-ordinate administration procedures thoroughly and accurately
*Be able to design colleague development events, programmes and courses as well as present colleague development material effectively
*Have experience in networking and effective communication with stakeholders at all levels internally and external to the organisation. You will be able to present information enthusiastically, lead and facilitate group discussion or action
*Be a ‘team player’ who wants to contribute to the team’s goals. You will be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and organisation and may be required to work outside normal office hours on occasion
*Hold a full valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and the ability to travel throughout the Vico Homes operating area as required on a daily basis
For more details on what we’re looking for in this role, please see the Job Description below.
For more information or an informal chat about the role or working for Vico Homes, please contact Kate Radovanovic, Training Operations Manager on 07814 908011.