Regional Trainer

Job Title: Regional Trainer 
Contract Type: ?Permanent? 
Salary: £34,763 (£38,422 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)
Working Hours: ?35 hours 
Working Pattern:?Monday - Friday 
Location: Regional role for the South with travel in this area
For your application to be considered please attach a current CV and cover letter.?
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.? 
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. 
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension. 
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays. 
• Flexible working options available 
• Investment in your learning, personal development, and technology. 
• A wide range of benefits. ? 

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.?? 
Application Process:
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact as a Regional Trainer we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. 
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the criteria on the job description, at Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience.  
This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.  
The difference you will make as a Regional Trainer.
As a key member of the Learning and Development Team, you will be responsible for the design, delivery and evaluation of a range of training courses and development programmes that enhance the knowledge, skills and behaviours across Riverside.
About You
You will have a proven track record as a Regional Trainer or in a similar delivery role with a strong up to date knowledge of training principles including adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies. Finally, you will have experience in developing and delivering both in person and virtual training programmes and be proficient in using training software.
?Role Requirements

• Role model, champion and embed Our Riverside Way and ways of working, collaborating with People Services and business colleagues to achieve the Riverside aspired culture.
• Develop and implement training programmes and initiatives to address the learning and development needs of colleagues
• Work with Learning Partners to conduct training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and training requirements across different departments
• Design and deliver engaging and interactive training sessions, workshops, and presentations using a variety of instructional techniques and formats
• Create and update training materials, including training manuals, presentations, handouts, and multimedia visual aids
• Collaborate with Learning Partners, subject matter experts and department managers to ensure that training content is accurate, relevant, and aligned with organisational goals.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Provide individual coaching and support to colleagues to reinforce learning and development objectives.
• Be aware of any regulatory changes within the housing sector to ensure these are properly reflected in al training content
• Collaborate with Learning and People Partners to ensure that training initiatives are aligned with respective department people plans and strategies
• Assist in the new starter process by delivering the regional induction to all new colleagues
• Work with People Services Administrator to maintain training records, documentation, and reports to track colleague progress and compliance
• Ensure that all data is compliant with legislation and policies relating to data quality
• Support the People Services Team by helping to ensure that the Riverside People Strategy and Plans – together with underpinning frameworks and policies - are embedded and adhered to
• Maintain industry knowledge and expertise, keeping abreast of all developments and best practice in own area of expertise, identifying opportunities to contribute to and shape future decision making
• Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service
• Ensure that all information security requirements, including data protection, are met in accordance with the Group’s policy, procedures and statutory requirements
• Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group’s policy, procedures and statutory requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential

Demonstrates Our Riverside Way and ways of working

Proven experience as a Regional Trainer or similar learning and development delivery roleStrong knowledge of training principles, adult learning theory,...