Training Coordinator

What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?
For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK’s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.
It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?
We are currently recruiting for a HR Training Coordinator to join our team in the HR Training Hub.
The Training Coordinator is responsible for the design, development, implementation, coordination and facilitation of company training programmes.
Location - Basingstoke / Reading area
Package - £35,950 - £50,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)
As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site

You will be required to:

• Plan and coordinate cross company training courses and programmes
• Manage the booking of certain training courses to ensure value for money for the Company and that attendees are on training relevant to their role. This may include challenging and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Ensure training courses are loaded into Company training management system and kept up to date with any changes. Implement improvements where identified.
• Collate, compile and report on training assessment results, training attendance and other training data.
• Work with suppliers to arrange training venue, logistics, security and safety considerations and any other relevant training requirements.
• All - Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• Certificate in Training Practice or equivalent HR Qualification is desirable, or relevant HR experience
• Experience of coordinating training activities
• Experience of delivering in high pressured environments
• Experience of dealing with sensitive situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Problem Solving
• Excellent Presentation skills
• Proficient in basic IT programmes (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
• Ability to interact, influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels across AWE to ensure a common and holistic approach to training, ensuring adherence to Licence Condition 10
• Experience of working with schedules and deadlines
• Experience of leading, managing & developing teams
• To have an awareness of continuous improvements activities and their methodologies

This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.
All candidates must be willing and able to apply for and maintain the correct security clearance for this role.
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Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.