Application Deadline: 24 January 2025

Department: HR

Location: Rail House

Compensation: £40,470 / year

Description

At Merseyrail, we're on a mission to revolutionize rail travel in the Liverpool City Region, and we're looking for a passionate and talented Learning and Development Trainer to join our HR team. As part of our exciting transformation, we've recently launched a state-of-the-art new fleet of trains – and we need your expertise to help drive our people strategy forward.
If you're enthusiastic about empowering others, creating engaging learning experiences, and helping employees unlock their potential, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

As a Learning and Development Trainer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our workforce. You'll be responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs that enhance employee skills and performance. Your work will directly support our commitment to ensuring employees are equipped with the knowledge and competencies they need to thrive.
You'll work closely with various departments to tailor learning initiatives to the specific needs of the business, all while fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. You'll be empowered to deliver training that inspires and motivates, making a real impact on individuals and the organization.

We're seeking a professional, creative, and proactive L&D Trainer who takes pride in delivering flexible, high-quality training. You will be confident, organized, and adaptable – with the ability to engage learners across a range of topics and learning styles. Above all, you will be driven by a passion for fostering a culture of learning and development.

Joining Merseyrail means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something exciting and transformative. As an L&D Trainer, you'll have the freedom to innovate and make a meaningful impact on our workforce, all while working within a prestigious and forward-thinking company.

If you're ready to make a difference and help us shape the future of Merseyrail through impactful learning and development, we want to hear from you! To apply or for more information, please contact Adam Youd, Learning & Development Manager, via email at AYoud@Merseyrail.org.

Join us, and help us empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Deliver Training: Create and deliver high-quality training programs for new employees, ensuring they meet both company and industry standards.
Engage and Support: Provide one-on-one feedback to employees and their line managers to support growth and improvement.
Create Innovative Materials: Develop engaging training materials such as PowerPoint presentations, lesson plans, handouts, assessments, and evaluations.
Utilise Technology: Use electronic competence and learning management systems to track and document training and competencies.
Flexible Delivery: Provide training tailored to the unique needs of the business, ensuring both individual and organizational objectives are met.
Continuous Improvement: Embed evaluation into every stage of the training process to ensure that we are always improving the effectiveness of our learning programs.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Previous L&D/Training experience (essential).
Experience in designing and delivering training programs using a blended learning approach.
A strong ability to manage multiple priorities, plan your workload, and ensure training activities are delivered on time and to a high standard.
A resourceful, can-do attitude to training development, delivery, and analysis.
The ability to evaluate and assess training effectiveness to continuously improve programs and outcomes.

Benefits

35-hour work week for a great work-life balance.
Hybrid working (outside of training delivery).
Final salary pension and an excellent benefits package.
Credit Union membership and Staff Travel Pass for extra perks.

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