Training Academy Co-ordinator

Job Description

The RoleTraining Academy Co-Ordinator- SG Contracts Division (Minster and Jewson Civils Frazer) - CoventryMaking the world a better home - Saint-Gobains purpose, we have a history spanning more than 350 years and have a responsibility to address the major challenged faced by humanity. We are on a journey to make the world a beautiful and sustainable placeto live and have pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050!At Saint-Gobain people matter to us, and we try to show that every day. As part of this, our aim is to create an enterprising and innovative working environment, where you have the opportunity to learn new skills, and develop your career. Did you know we have been awarded top UK & Global Employer 5 Years Running!This role is working within Saint-Gobains Contracts Division which incorporates Minster and Jewson Civils Frazer brands. This is a new role and an exciting opportunity for a candidate to be there at the start of a step-change in how we support specialist product training in the business through an academy format.Part of the marketing team, the role is based at our head office in Coventry although remote and flexible working can be combined. Both brands are specialist distributors, acting as business partners, not just product suppliers. They offer customersa comprehensive range of products readily available through a well-placed network of branches throughout the country.As Training Academy Co-Ordinator you will be responsible for designing, co-ordinating and managing an ongoing programme of specialist product training for the Saint-Gobain Contracts Division colleagues. This is designed to underpin the value propositionof the business for its employees and customers.How will you contribute to our purpose

• Establish priorities for specialist training; mainly but not exclusively for products, systems and solutions
• Design an Academy structure within which to deliver on-going training for different levels of experience in the organisation
• Identify the most effective means, time and rhythm of delivery (digital first wherever possible with in branch and/or practical training with Supplier where valuable to do so)
• Work with key internal Contracts Division stakeholders across Sales, HR, Business Development, Category and Operations community
• Work closely with the Technical Services Manager to deliver training appropriate to skills and expertise amongst our colleagues
• Work directly with selected supplier partners to agree the desired outcomes for the training, the means of delivery and co-ordination of the sessions and any supporting materials.
• Proactively engage with Saint-Gobain central functions and stakeholders to house training material/modules within the Online Learning Platform and work with internal communications to follow-up on training delivered

What skills and experience are we looking for

• Experience of creating and executing product training programmes would be advantageous
• You will have strong relationship building and influencing skills and experience working with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• You will have strong interpersonal skills, a can-do attitude and be a team-player
• You will have excellent organisational skills
• Project management experience may also be advantageous in this role
• You dont need to be a product expert although you will likely be interested in building your own product knowledge and in supporting others with theirs.

Flexible packages designed for you!We know employees value different things more than others. As well as a great range of standard benefits we understand circumstances in life also change so flexibility through these changes is important. We give employees the ability to change and altertheir package to match their needs. This flexibility is self-administered through our on-line employee hub called bubble! (Winner! UK & Ireland Best Flexible Benefits Plan award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2020)An evolving world!Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland is home to some of the best known and respected companies in the construction sector including Jewson, British Gypsum, Isover, Graham The Plumbers Merchant and Artex. We manufacture and distribute materials and solutions, whichare key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all.We are an equal opportunities employer, we embrace diversity and are on a mission to make our organisation inclusive and accessible to all, we believe that working in a diverse business can be more enjoyable, teams can be more innovative, and make betterdecisions. We already employ many fantastic people from diverse backgrounds, but we still want to do more.We want to be a business that youll be proud to work for; one that is committed to improving peoples daily life, being responsible, doing the right thing, and to preserving the environment by embedding sustainability in all our businesses.Apply Now to complete our quick application process and be a part of our future!