Full Job DescriptionIn 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.Job Title: Learning and Development Trainer

Location: Home Based (with Nationwide travel)

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week | Monday - Friday

Salary: £30,000 per annum + £3,000 car allowance

Contract: Permanent | Full Time

Please note: UK applicants only | No sponsorship availableAbout usOutcomes First Group is the UK’s largest independent provider of specialist education and care. We deliver personalised, research-led support that helps every child thrive.As a growing organisation, we continue to invest in our people and services to deliver high-quality outcomes across our sites.About the RoleThe L&D Trainer plays a vital role in supporting colleagues across Outcomes First Group by delivering high-quality, engaging and compliant training. This role focuses on ensuring colleagues understand their statutory responsibilities, organisational policies, and best-practice standards, with a strong emphasis on Health & Safety delivery.Working closely with operational teams, Learning & Development colleagues, and the Health & Safety function, the L&D Trainer helps embed a positive safety culture, reduce workplace risks, and continuously improve training effectiveness across a geographically dispersed organisation.This is a remote, home-based role with national travel required to deliver face-to-face training. Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality training sessions both face-to-face and virtually, using effective adult-learning methodologies
Deliver Health & Safety training aligned to NEBOSH principles and organisational requirements
Provide training on mandatory Health & Safety topics, including: Risk assessment, Fire safety, Manual handling, Incident reporting, Workplace hazards and controls, Personal safety and wellbeing, First Aid
Ensure accurate completion of attendance lists and training administration using the Learning Management System (LMS)
Build strong relationships with operational colleagues to understand local risks, training needs, and safety priorities
Collaborate with the L&D Content team and Health & Safety colleagues to develop, review, and update training materials
Evaluate training effectiveness, identify gaps, and recommend continuous improvements
Act as a subject matter expert, offering guidance on safe working practices
Support organisational projects, including audits, compliance reviews, and change initiatives requiring Health & Safety input

Experience, Skills & QualificationsEssential

Experience delivering engaging and effective training to diverse audiences
Experience delivering mandatory training or similar learning programmes
Strong presentation, facilitation and communication skills
Knowledge of adult learning principles and ability to adapt to different learning styles
CIPD Level 3, Award in Education & Training (AET), or equivalent
Ability and willingness to travel nationally for face-to-face training delivery
Full UK driving licence
Experience working within education, care, or similarly regulated environments
High levels of accuracy, organisation and professionalism

Desirable

NEBOSH Certificate (or working towards) or another recognised Health & Safety qualification
First Aid Instructor qualification
Experience delivering Health & Safety training
Understanding of health and safety legislation, risk management and safe working practices
Knowledge of Ofsted, ISI, or sector-specific compliance standards

Why Join Us?You’ll be joining a growing organisation where you can make a real impact as part of a collaborative and supportive team, contributing to meaningful work across our services.Outcomes First Group is the UK’s largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education, operating across England, Scotland, and Wales. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools, and Momenta Connect.By joining our central teams, you’ll help shape strategy, provide expert support, and drive continuous improvement across a growing organisation renowned for quality, impact, and innovation. We value collaboration, professionalism, and creativity, offering the opportunity to influence change at scale while staying true to our core values of care, aspiration, and inclusion. Benefits

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with flexible contribution options
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental and physical health support
Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Flexible benefits via Vista (Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, discounts, critical illness cover, and more)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS check.We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of suitable applications is received. Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or costs incurred due to delays or changes in compliance processes. All stages are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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