Lead Employment Coach / Learning and Development Lead

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An impressive Manchester based Lead Employment Coach / Learning and Development Lead £40k+ available asap for interview

What opportunities do you have on your team for my highly successful L&D Lead candidate ?

With a strong foundation in training and development, this candidate is an accomplished Learning & Development Lead with extensive experience in managing comprehensive training programmes across multiple regions. Currently leading the Learning & Development function, their role involves crafting and executing bespoke training sessions, from onboarding new staff to enhancing the skills of senior employees. The candidate has demonstrated adaptability by delivering training across the UK, Northern Ireland, and Germany, effectively supporting a wide range of team members. Their expertise extends to designing eLearning content and maintaining open communication with leadership teams to ensure alignment with organisational goals.

Previously, as a Lead Employment Coach, they excelled in supporting individuals affected by Covid-19, facilitating job search activities, providing mental health support, and conducting interview coaching. Their promotion to Team Lead underscored their ability to manage relationships and oversee outreach initiatives.

Their time as a Special Educational Needs Consultant further highlights their versatility. Managing client and candidate relationships, they ensured educational and healthcare settings were staffed with well-prepared individuals. As a Team Teach trainer, they conducted training sessions for educators, reinforcing their capability as an effective communicator and trainer.

Their career began in education as a tutor, where they honed their skills in conveying complex information to diverse audiences. Their passion for support extends beyond paid roles, as evidenced by their commitment to promoting workplace wellbeing through voluntary initiatives.

Possessing qualifications in Information, Advice, and Guidance, Mental Health First Aid, Recruitment Practice, and a background in Journalism and English, this candidate brings a well-rounded skill set, marked by a proactive and compassionate approach to professional development and support.

Profile

• Overseeing the Learning & Development function for over a year, specialising in sales training and onboarding.

• Extensive experience designing and creating training courses and e-learning platforms.

• Facilitating group training and one-on-one coaching across the UK and Europe.

• Previously supported job seekers back into employment as a Lead Employment Coach.

• Experience includes special educational needs consultancy and tutoring roles.

• Holds a BA in Journalism and English, alongside several professional certifications.

Skills

Training and Development, Provide Training, Training Process, Collaborative Learning, Stakeholder Management, Information Advice & Guidance, Interview Coaching

Experience

Learning & Development Lead

February 2023- Present.

• Leading the Learning & Development function, focusing on sales and other essential training.

• Managing the RASE onboarding programme to support new starters to experienced consultant level.

• Conducting group training, 1-to-1 coaching, and various learning interventions in the UK and Europe.

• Designing training courses, developing e-learning platforms, and updating the leadership team on training progress.

Lead Employment Coach / Careers Advisor

October 2020- February 2023.

• Supported customers back into employment post-Covid as a Lead Employment Coach.

• Managed an 80-person caseload, aiding with job searching, training, and confidence-building.

• Promoted to Team Lead, responsible for reviews, checks, and outreach at local jobcentre.

• Obtained Mental Health First Aid qualification and Certificate in Information, Advice and Guidance.

Special Educational Needs Consultant

September 2017 – October 2020

• Educational Consultant focusing on Early Years and Special Educational Needs.

• Managed client and candidate relationships, meeting various employment requirements.

• Conducted regular trainings for teaching professionals.

• Qualified as a Team Teach trainer and completed Certification in Recruitment Practice.

Education/Qualifications include

Certificate in IAG, Certificate in Recruitment Practice, Team Tech Trainer, BA Hons in Journalism and English, Leadership in Girl Guiding, Mental Health First Aider

To find out more about my candidate please contact me on 0161 320 3793 or email [email protected] to arrange an informal chat with my candidate