ABOUT US The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Guinness Property, our in-house maintenance service, delivers repairs to 55,000 of our homes. Our national teams deliver rapid-response housing repairs, maintenance, and improvement services to ensure our residents homes are safe and maintained to a high standard. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. JOB DESCRIPTION Here at The Guinness Partnership, we strive to provide great homes for our residents, ensuring that homes are safe, warm, and dry, and where everything works; Places where our residents are proud to live. About the role We have new opportunity for a Training Manager to join the Guinness Property team on a full-time permanent basis. This is a strategic, far-reaching role. The successful candidate will design, plan & coordinate a comprehensive range of learning and development activities specifically for the housing maintenance sector, which includes operatives, admin staff and management. You will define and deliver a trade skills training programme to ensure Guinness Property has the skills required and manages both growth and attrition in a competitive labour market. You will also support senior management to deliver an effective apprenticeship programme. This is a full time, permanent position, your time will be split between working from the office, field-based work, and some time working from home. What were looking for We are a customer-focussed organisation, so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You will not only have significant face-to-face training experience and proficiency in a variety of building trades, but you will also have ability to collaborate and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in Social Value funding and activity is also highly valuable. Essential skills & experience: Experience and proficiency in a variety of building trades, evidenced through experience or qualifications. Up to date knowledge of L&D methods and best practice, with significant experience of face-to-face training delivery and the use of E-Learning to enhance performance. Experience of using a Learning Management system (both user interface and admin interface). Up to date knowledge of building construction, the housing sector and relevant legislation. Good oral and written communications and the ability to network and develop relationships with a range of external agencies. Ability to engage and support both experienced employees and those at an early stage of their professional development. Essential Qualifications: Level 5 Certificate in Learning & Development or equivalent level of experience and competency. To find out more about the key responsibilities of the role and to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the role profile. Please apply with a CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria. Closing date for applications: 26 October 2025 REEDTGP Benefits Holidays: We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days). Competitive Pension Scheme: We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions. Benefits Portal: We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping. Performance Pay: Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility Life Assurance: For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death Health Plan Options: There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade VDU/DSE: Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work Additional benefits include: Access to the Finance wellbeing portal Professional subscription annual payment Travel season ticket loan Car lease scheme