We are seeking a dynamic Technical Training Consultant to join our SIPP Team. The SIPP Practice Area provides administration and trusteeship services to over 60,000 self-invested personal pension arrangements for members, both advised and non-advised. 

This is an exciting opportunity where the ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive training, learning and development programs tailored to the needs of our business area. They will play a crucial role in fostering a culture of continuous training, learning and professional growth within our workforce. This role can be based in our Glasgow or Cheltenham offices working on a hybrid basis. We are open to considering candidates from other locations too. 

Responsibilities:

• Act as an internal consultant developing and executing training, learning and development strategies aligned with the goals and objectives of the SIPP Business Area.
• Identify training needs through collaboration with business area heads, performance evaluations, and organisational assessments.
• Utilise a wide range of delivery methods, including face-to-face, virtual and digital delivery to ensure a blended learning approach.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop content relevant to our SIPP business, including compliance, risk management, customer service, and technical skills.
• Manage the learning management system (LMS) to track training progress, monitor participation, and assess the effectiveness of learning initiatives.
• Partner with external vendors, consultants, and educational institutions to leverage resources and expertise for specialised training programs.
• Provide coaching and support to managers and employees to enhance performance and career development opportunities.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2/3 years of experience in training, learning and development, preferably but not essential in the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and training delivery techniques.
• Certification in training and development (e.g., CIPD) would be desirable, but not essential.
• IT literate and competent in Teams and/or Zoom
• Preferable, but not essential knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to the financial services sector.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience in managing third party supplier relationships. 

Benefits Summary

• Competitive discretionary annual bonus.
• Core benefits paid for by BW including life assurance, group income protection, private medical cover and 25 days holiday per year with holiday trading.
• A generous pension scheme where we contribute 8% of your salary from day one of your employment.
• Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family through any concerns or challenges you may experience.
• A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit your life stage and lifestyle including a tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, extension of private medical cover or life assurance to family members, gym membership, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers including supermarkets, fitness centres, travel and leisure companies.

Accessibility

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