Learning and Development Co-ordinator

Job Description

Job Title: Learning and Development Co-ordinatorLocation: Salford, ManchesterSalary: Dependent on ExperienceJob Type: Permanent/Full-time - Working hours are 37.5 hours from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm though there is some flexibility to adjust these slightly as long as the back end of the week is covered full time.About Excalon:Excalon is a privately owned company established in 2002. With recent new business wins with multiple major clients adding to our existing portfolio of framework agreements and ongoing Major Projects, this is a particularly exciting time to join our business.The Role:Due to an increase in training volume, we have a new and exciting opportunity for a Learning and Development Co-Ordinator to join the Excalon People Team. You will report to the Chief People Officer and co-ordinate all Company learning and development activities.Your own development will be supported through on the job training and a formal learning and development framework (Learning and Development Practitioner Level 3 or Learning and Development Consultant Level 5)The Candidate:Most importantly, we are looking for a driven and enthusiastic individual who will work flexibly as part of a close knit and busy People team. An excellent communicator, the successful candidate will have the ability to build robust relationships with keystakeholders at all levels. You will be eager to learn and take responsibility for managing your own time and responsibilities.Key Accountabilities:

• Co-ordinate Excalon training, accreditations, and authorisations, ensuring compliance with legislation, industry standards, and client requirements
• Track and monitor training expiries ensuring refresher training is organised and attended before expiry
• Build robust relationships with Excalon managers to facilitate training attendance in line with the work programme to minimise non-attendance and booking cancellations and associated costs
• Book external training, tests and authorisation interviews and communicate these to the attendees
• Establish long-term sustainable relationships with training providers to ensure quality training standards are met, and research new providers where required
• Maximize access to training grants and funding through the CITB, Apprenticeship Levy and any other suitable funding options, ensuring claims are processed in line with the relevant criteria and accrediting body approval process
• Monitor, control and apply for client authorisation issue and renewals
• Apply for CITB cards such as SMSTS, CSCS, NPORS and NRSWA Streetworks
• Update the Company HR and Training system with training achievements and certifications, maintaining accurate records. Scan and maintain copies of certificates and accreditations
• Produce management information for the Head of People and Development to demonstrate training completions, pipeline, and costs
• Track training costs and process invoices for authorisation by the Head of People and Development
• Obtain training agreements for training attendance

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience of co-ordinating learning and development activities
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel and Word
• Strong attention to detail - accurate record keeping
• Excellent numeracy skills with the ability to capture and manipulate data using Excel spreadsheets
• Ability to work on own initiative whilst contributing to the wider team when required
• Strong organisation and analytical skills
• A self-starter with a pro-active approach to managing workload
• Excellent communicator and team player
• Experience within the utilities / civils sector desirable

Working for us: We appreciate our people are our greatest asset and reward them accordingly with a competitive salary, range of additional benefits, and the opportunity to grow and develop with us.Benefits:

• Royal London Group Personal Pension Plan
• Group Life Insurance 1 x Salary
• Occupational Health Service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded qualifications & Training
• Free on-site parking

Note: Please note that Excalon reserves the right to close its vacancies early should we receive a suitable number of shortlisted applicants and therefore recommend that you apply as soon as possible rather than wait until the closing date.All applicants must reside and have the right to live and work in the UK.Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Learning and Development, L and D, Development, Training and Development Manager, Corporate Learning Manager, Head of Learning and Development, Training Manager, Learning and Development Manager, ProjectManagement, Training, Corporate Training, Learning and Development Manager will also be considered for this role.

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