Training Coordinator

About the role

Our work matters to millions. It’ll matter to you too. Join our Power Transmission and Distribution team as a Training Co-ordinator based in our Elgin office and you’ll be a big part of fascinating, complex, varied and meaningful work.

Hours of work 37.5

Key Accountabilities:

• To work with the Training Programme Lead to co-ordinate the design and implementation of training plans that manage expiries and competences within area of responsibility
• To support the Operational areas in all aspects of their training needs, initial review and planning, design and delivery schedule
• Support and drive a compliant and professional service in line with the Company strategy.
• Advise operations of any change in training requirements and legislation, ensuring a plan of action is implemented to meet needs
• Monitor Matrix compliance and forecasting of Budget’s and CITB returns
• To design training initiatives to provide continual business improvement

What you'll be doing

• Design, develop and implement effective training programmes for the Power business – apprentices, trainees, winter training, etc.
• Support Operational teams to deliver high quality services - Training solutions to the business and identification of potential solutions for Training.
• Ensure high quality Training is delivered working seamlessly with the Training Delivery team and Operational teams, aligned to business targets.
• Working with the Lead IQA, ensure legal compliance for the business within a framework of business improvement and a satisfying working environment.
• To support the Training Administrators by ensuring clarity of all training programmes and the requirements to deliver each element
• To be aware of leading edge thinking and practice in Training and take support the introduction of new ideas with the Programme Lead/Training Manager/Training Delivery Manager
• To facilitate and maintain effective communication links with the Operations teams and training centres
• To always promote a professional image in support of the companies and department values
• To ensure that you develop your capabilities through continuing professional development
• To carryout any additional responsibilities from time to time in line with business needs

Who we're looking for

Skills Required:
• Knowledge of the Training environment and awarding body working methodology
• Competent in use of MS Office – Excel, Word, Outlook
• Consultation skills and facilitation

Advantage but not Essential

• CIPD/CPD accreditation (or equivalent)
• Operational experience in construction or utilities
• A good working knowledge and an understanding of current training awarding bodies
• Knowledge of industry specific Training requirements – EUSR/CAA/City & Guilds/CPCS.
• Awareness of funding opportunities

Why work for us

Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you will gain from developing your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:

• Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
• Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.
• Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
• Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
• Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
• Hybrid working (where applicable)
• Enhanced company sickness scheme
• Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 2 days volunteering per year
• Company funded social events.

In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.

We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.

We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, initiative-taking, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone

About us

Our skilled and dedicated teams deliver a range of proactive and reactive services which support a reliable and safe supply of power flowing to millions of homes and businesses around the world. Our contracts range from 50,000 schemes to 100 million plus major projects.

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions. With experience and expertise across the full spectrum of the electricity grid our teams have capability across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support clients in the development of some of the world’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/