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Level 3 Learning & Development Apprentice R&D YORKSHIRE LIMITED

This is a great opportunity to start a career in learning and development. The role will support the Leadership Trainer in developing, maintaining, designing and delivering innovative and interactive training courses and assessments in leadership and soft skills to enable us to develop and demonstrate the skill sets of its employees.

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Closing date: 10 Jul 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £192.50

  • Working week

    Mon/Fri 9.30am/ 5pm. Half an hour lunch. 35 hours per week

    Total hours per week: 35.00

  • Expected duration

    15 months

  • Possible start date

    25 Jul 2022

  • Date posted

    14 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC001848338

  • Positions

    1 available

This is a great opportunity to start a career in learning and development. The role will support the Leadership Trainer in developing, maintaining, designing and delivering innovative and interactive training courses and assessments in leadership and soft skills to enable us to develop and demonstrate the skill sets of its employees.

  • Engagement with key stakeholder groups to identify business needs and priorities
  • Utilise digital platforms and online learning methodologies to enhance training offering and delivery flexibility, whilst continually monitoring course effectiveness
  • Create and deliver training and assessments for courses for existing staff and managers
  • Design and build practical or role play scenarios where appropriate, to simulate realistic work environments to maximise skills development
  • Provide feedback, coaching and mentoring as required to the candidates
  • Seeking continuous improvements and innovative opportunities to implement new training solutions
  • Review training products and modify or remove content where necessary
  • Benchmark and engage external third parties to understand new innovative methods and best practice techniques, whether from a content or delivery perspective

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which is relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • High level of professionalism and understanding of confidentiality
  • Ability to learn new skills quickly
  • Excellent IT Skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Experience in Microsoft packages – Excel/Word/Outlook/ databases
  • Excellent organisational skills 
  • Good attention to detail
  • Team player who can work effectively with a range of stakeholders
  • Excellent time management

Personal qualities

  • Commitment to undertake continued training and development 
  • Flexibility to adapt to different tasks
  • Friendly disposition
  • High levels of integrity, honesty and credibility 
  • Ability to multitask whilst ensuring attention to detail
  • Highly motivated, confident, self-starter
  • Can have a positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Ability to use your own initiative and prioritises effectively

Desired qualifications

  • GCSE’s (or equivalent) including maths and English at C / 4 or above
  • IT literate, especially in Word and Excel

Future prospects

  • Great prospects for progression to a full time position for the right candidate

Things to consider

  • This wage is above NMW for apprentices
  • The wage will be reviewed on a regular basis, dependent on the progression of the learner
  • The successful candidate will also be entitled to study for an accredited apprenticeship qualification
  • Training provided: L3 L&D
  • Ensure you are able to travel to the location
  • This vacancy could close earlier if we find the right candidate, so apply early

About the employer

The DS Group of Companies prides itself on operational excellence, speed of delivery and the growth of its people. In an environment where convenience and quality are key to customer satisfaction, we at the DS Group are passionate about providing the very best for our customers and our staff. Our shareholders have over 50 years' industry experience between them and have built a dynamic management team that shares our core values. Our people are hardworking, energetic and driven. This ethos, together with a track record of maintaining the highest operational controls, fosters loyalty from our customer base and drives footfall into our sites. We have an established track record of year on year sales growth which enables us to continue to open new stores and sites across the UK. Our plans for future growth are fast paced and exciting as we aim to open multiple sites each year across our 4 brands

Employer

R&D YORKSHIRE LIMITED

Address

3A Wentworth House

Maple Court

Barnsley

S75 3DP

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Training

Training provider

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by C M S Vocational Training Ltd

Contact

Mandy Hodson 01924 614523 mandy@cmsvoc.co.uk

Learning & Development Practitioner Level 3 Apprenticeship standard, to include:

  • Tutor visits via webinar
  • Work based learning 
  • Building on skills, knowledge and behaviours within the workplace
  • Maths & English functional skills if not already achieved

Apprenticeship standard

Learning and development practitioner

Level 3 (A level)

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