Training & Induction Specialist

Job title:

Training & Induction Specialist

Company

Thames Water

Job description

The primary focus of this role will be training delivery/facilitation.This role is responsible for initially designing and delivering a brand-new company-wide induction, giving people the knowledge and skills required for a great start within the business. This is an exciting opportunity to use your passion and knowledge to engage and develop your colleagues.You will design and deliver an innovative approach that meets the needs of our learners and responds to business priorities. You will use your existing skills and experience, along with ideas and activities already taking place in Thames Water, to develop and deliver a learning program that may take place across various Thames Water sites, and to a range of different colleagues and roles.You will be responsible for maintaining our quality of learning and commitment to accessibility, to create an inclusive learning culture to enable our people to succeed at the point of need. Your role will be instrumental in creating a learner-led organisation promoting work-based, collaborative and social learning and making learning easy, accessible, relevant and impactful.What you’ll be doing as a Training and Induction Specialist

• Deliver learning programs to a variety of audiences

• Understand the importance of Learner Experience and how this plays a part in curriculum design

• Develop great working fit-for-purpose partnerships with other support areas, planning and quality to deliver fit for purpose solutions that drive performance improvement

• Facilitate engaging training sessions through various methods, including workshops, virtual sessions, and on-the-job learning

• Act as an authority for learning/training design, ensuring learning is creative, engaging and effective for all learning styles

• Support the transformation of learning to a 70/20/10 model.

• Ensure ​​that company policy, goals and objectives are being adhered to and represented within design of learning

• Work with subject matter experts to gather and refine the raw content information

Base Location: Reading – with frequent travelling requiredWorking hours: 36 HoursWhat you should bring to the role

• Strong knowledge of Learning and Development principles and practices

• A good understanding of learner and employee experience and a passion for effective onboarding

• Experience in creating learning pathways and curriculum design

• An excellent communicator and facilitator with a passion to share your knowledge with others

• Solution and outcome driven with a strong business perspective

• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to manage and meet deadlines with a high level of problem-solving skills

• Be teamwork oriented with demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team environment

• Confident in stakeholder management

What’s in it for you?

• Offering up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Annual Leave – 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about ourWho are we?We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.Learn more about ourWorking at Thames WaterThames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Learn more.Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the . Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to .When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Expected salary

£45000 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:46:12 GMT

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