Join Our Team as an Induction & Mandatory Training Manager
Are you ready to make a real impact within an Outstanding-rated NHS Trust? Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic Induction & Mandatory Training Manager to join our People and Organisational Development Directorate.
In this pivotal role, you will lead the commissioning, delivery, and evaluation of learning and development programmes, focusing on mandatory and statutory training compliance across the Trust. You'll also oversee our valued Corporate Induction programme, ensuring new staff receive a warm, professional welcome.
With strong management and leadership skills, you'll guide a team of administrators to deliver high-quality training services, fostering collaboration and clear communication to ensure seamless programme execution. You'll work with subject matter experts to design training solutions that are effective, streamlined, and aligned with national standards.
Your passion for continuous improvement will shape efficient training processes that reduce operational pressures while supporting staff development. You'll also be expected to be in the office at least two days a week, including attending Corporate Induction sessions.
If you're a proactive leader with an innovative mindset, ready to influence and drive meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you!
Please note: This is a fixed-term maternity cover role.
Main duties of the job
1. Manage/Commission the delivery of mandatory and statutory training programmes.
2. Oversee the Monthly Corporate Induction for all new staff.
3. Lead and manage the Learning and Development team, providing supervision, coaching, and development.
4. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards through collaboration with subject experts.
5. Develop and implement effective administrative systems to manage training activities and records.
6. Evaluate training effectiveness and prepare comprehensive reports for stakeholders.
7. Manage external training providers, ensuring training needs are agreed and met.
8. Regularly update and enhance learning content, including online resources and web pages.
9. Monitor and manage the training budget, forecasting and addressing potential overspend.
10. Effectively communicate, manage, and maintain relationships with colleagues from multiple geographical locations within the Trust.
11. Planning and coordination of the learning and development team with equality.
12. Hold responsibility for the further development of OLM as a learning management system.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk.
Job description
Job Summary:
The Induction and Mandatory Training Manager is the central driver in ensuring that Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is compliant with all its training requirements and that all non-medical staff have a robust and appropriate induction.
All staff should comply with the Trusts Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
Key Relationships
The post holder is expected to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff members characterised by trust, mutual respect, and open, honest communication.
Internal Relationships
L& OD colleagues and peers, People and OD colleagues and peers, training Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), senior and other service managers, services users as appropriate and clinical, and non-clinical Trust colleagues, as required.
External Relationships
Training suppliers, Integrated Care System (ICS) colleagues, Skills for Health, Health Education England, L& D colleagues in Trusts, Local Authority L& D and workforce colleagues, other L& D networks and suppliers as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
To provide a relevant and high-quality Learning & Organisational Development (L& OD) service to the Trust by leading and driving Statutory and Essential training delivery and monthly Corporate Induction for all new (non-medical) staff.
This role will allow the jobholder to have day to day autonomy and decision-making responsibility when working with key stakeholders within the Trust.
Clinical Responsibility
There are no clinical responsibilities.
Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility
The post holder will be responsible for the recruitment and retention of a small group of support staff.
Financial Responsibility
The postholder is responsible for the procurement of venues for training, bank staff and some training equipment within budget.
Service Development and Improvement
The post holder will be expected to comply with all statutory legislation, Trust Financial Framework Guidance and approved national and local policy.
Communications
The postholder is responsible for the communication of relevant data and KPIs to the units/SLT/HoD and Matrons and all the multi-disciplinary teams as requested.
Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
2. Proven experience in learning management and administration.
3. Strong organisational and planning skills.
4. Proficiency in MS Office applications.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Strong problem-solving skills.
7. Demonstrates a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
8. Experience in planning, commissioning, and delivering large-scale training programmes.
Desirable
1. Experience with budget monitoring and financial management.
2. Experience working within an NHS or healthcare setting.
3. Ability to evaluate training effectiveness and produce high-quality reports.
4. Teaching or training qualification.
5. Experience in managing learning and development systems.
6. Creativity and innovation in designing training programmes.
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Colonnades
Beaconsfield Close
Hatfield
AL10 8YE
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