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Regional TrainingHome-based with regional travel
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Are you an experienced Learning & Development professional with a passion for quality, leadership, and making a real difference in children’s services?
We’re looking for a Regional Training Manager to join our Learning & Development team, playing a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality training across our services. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead, influence, and drive excellence in a values-led organisation.
About the RoleAs Regional Training Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading and supporting a team of L&D Partners across your region. You’ll ensure all training is engaging, compliant, and aligned with best practice, while also maintaining your own delivery to stay connected to the frontline.
This is a varied, impactful role with a 70/30 split between leadership and training delivery, offering the perfect balance of strategy and hands-on work.
What You’ll Be DoingLeadership & Team Development
*Lead, coach, and develop a team of L&D Partners
*Manage performance, appraisals, and professional development
*Oversee regional planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
Quality & Continuous Improvement
*Conduct observations and provide coaching feedback
*Monitor training quality using evaluation data and insights
*Ensure compliance with key frameworks and standards (e.g. Ofsted, RRN, BILD)
Stakeholder Engagement
*Act as the regional point of contact for training
*Partner with operational and quality teams to deliver tailored learning solutions
*Build strong relationships across the business
Training Delivery
*Deliver high-quality training (~30% of your time)
*Support delivery gaps and champion best-practice facilitation
Data, Compliance & Reporting
*Analyse training data to identify trends and improvements
*Contribute to budgets and resource planning
*Support audits, inspections, and compliance activities
What We’re Looking ForEssential:
*Strong experience in L&D, training, or education leadership (within care, education, or health)
*Proven experience managing and developing distributed teams
*Knowledge of quality assurance processes and regulatory frameworks (e.g. Ofsted, CQC)
*Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills
*Ability to analyse data and drive improvement
*Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Desirable:
*Teaching or training qualification (e.g. AET, PGCE)
*Experience in children’s residential services
*Knowledge of BILD, RRN, or accreditation standards
*Experience with LMS systems (e.g. Myrus)