Business Skills Trainer in Berkshire, United Kingdom

Pearson TQ are looking for a creative, dedicated individual to join our team who can create and deliver engaging and inspiring training. The Business Skills Trainer will develop and deliver high quality business skills training programmes that enhance and develop learners’ knowledge, skills and behaviours for their programme. They will teach and deliver courses in both face to face workshop and virtual environments to a high standard and support with content and resource development. In addition, they will ensure learning programmes are individualised, bespoke and are tailored to suit individual learners needs .

Core tasks and responsibilities

• Develop, implement and deliver Business Skills training programmes that are high quality, robust and are aligned to organisational standards.

• Deliver workshop face to face and/or virtual training sessions to train and coach learners in business, management and leadership skills and to support and develop their skills, knowledge, and behaviours

• Create resources to assist with training programmes and support learning such as PowerPoint presentations, workbooks, webinars and handouts as well as supporting ongoing development and review of current resources

• Utilise all available and appropriate technology in the delivery of learning programmes to support and enhance learner experience.

• Deliver training sessions that are interactive, inspiring and engaging and support differentiation to meet differing learning needs

• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes and suggest improvements where required

• Provide constructive, professional, and relevant feedback to learners in relation to their learning journey

• Carry out coaching calls with learners and complete paperwork and administration within agreed timescales

• Maintain online blogs, ensuring learner contribution and regular updates

• Ensure that own allocated learners are progressing in line with their target achievement dates and liaise with the Programme Manager/s for the purpose of monitoring the progress of learning.

• Track and report progress of planned learning, maintaining records throughout the Apprentice/learner journey ensuring full compliance with Ofsted, ESFA and other regulatory bodies

• Promptly identify situations requiring periods of absence from the programme or potential issues or risks and submit accurate paperwork as required and in a timely manner

• Ensure that learner records are accurately maintained, including records held within MIS systems, e-portfolio and online learning systems

• Complete learner visits, either virtual or to customer sites and locations, when required or as directed by management

• Maintain positive relationships with learners, business partners and all other stakeholders to ensure Pearson TQ retains and gains business

• Coach and mentor learners to develop positive attitudes towards learning and studying

• Attend standardisation and team meetings as required

• Identify, complete, and record appropriate annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities that maintain your ability to support the delivery of programmes.

• Assist in the support and delivery of other qualifications/programmes when required

• Be flexible over hours of attendance/work, including evenings and weekends where required

• To undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time

Qualifications

Training / Competencies

• Hold relevant teaching/training qualifications

• Highly motivated, flexible and adaptable

• Excellent communication and IT skills

• Proven coaching and mentoring skills

• Outstanding interpersonal and presentation skills

• Able to work under own supervision and on own initiative

Essential

• Qualified trainer/tutor with at least 5 years training and delivery experience within the business skills sector

• Proven experience of creating and delivering inspirational, informative and engaging training content

• Industry competence and experience in a substantive management role

• Can demonstrate use of technology to support effective and efficient delivery

• Demonstrate through previous OTLA and/or standardisation observations is consistently operating as an outstanding or minimum good trainer

• Can demonstrate the development of course materials and training resources

• Excellent written skills to enable detailed feedback and target setting of objectives

Desirable

• Assessor qualification

• Delivery within the Apprenticeship business skills sector

• Delivery experience of CMI Qualifications

• Experience of Level 5 Leadership & Management delivery

• A relevant Management qualification at Level 5 or above

This post is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applicants will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the DBS.

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

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Job: LEARNING DELIVERY

Organization: Workforce Skills

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 17859