Lead Trainer

JOB TITLE & JOB CODE

Job Title (Job code):         

Lead Trainer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• As part of Alstom Training Department, the responsibility of the role is to provide and assist in managing training in a timely, quality and cost-effective manner.  Work closely and in partnership with the Managers, and Trainers /Assessors to maintain a robust training and development functional and role based (maintenance, and safety critical) competency assessment process.  Assist in Project managing all aspects of the identification of training need, design, delivery, assessment and verification processes for in-house job-related training and competency assessment. 

ORGANISATION

Organisation structure (job belongs to.)

Please see organisation chart at the end of the document Reports directly to:

Production Manager

 

Other reporting to:

Nil

Direct reports:

Assessor

 

 

Network & Links

Internal

• All department Line Managers, Services Director, Operations Director and HR.

 

External

• EAL
• All ALSTOM sites and Training institutes

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES  

 

• Day to day management of the Trainers.
• Manage and develop direct-reporting staff.
• To provide regular and timely updates/ feedback and KPI'S to the training managers.
• Assist in Management competence-based assessment scheme for all Safety Critical staff.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis for business training requirements.
• Carry out Detailed, Design and Development of new training requirements for use by Alstom Trainers.
• Review and amend existing training material as directed.
• Delivery of training packages to the business via T3 (Train the Trainer) or a steady state delivery.
• Assess relevant training needs for staff individuals and organisation, in consultation with departmental heads, including assessment methods and measurement systems entailed.
• Ensure in-house trainers deliver high quality, cost effective training interventions in line with customer and business requirements in accordance with rail legislation/ regulations.
• Ensure training and assessment processes are audit compliant.
• Stays informed as to relevant skill and qualifications levels required by staff for effective performance, and circulate requirements and relevant information to the organisation as appropriate.
• Identify, select and assist in management of external training and accreditation bodies, agencies and providers necessary to deliver required training to appropriate standards.
• Plan and deliver training courses where necessary to augment that provided externally or internally by others.
• Assist in the arrangement for the maintenance of all necessary equipment and materials relating to the effective delivery and measurement of training.
• Assist in the maintenance and control of training database/ record keeping systems.
• Ensure all training activities and materials meet with relevant organisational and statutory policies, including health and safety, employment and equality laws.
• Report on activities, costs, performance etc. as required.
• Benchmark and share best practice with other ALSTOM businesses and external companies, keeping abreast of new thinking on learning tools and technologies.
• Develop self and maintain knowledge in relevant field at all times.
• Good understanding of all ALSTOM special processes and training requirements

 MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirement

Mandatory:

• Education and Training Qualified
• Qualified in Learning and Development, or equivalent proven experience in L&D or adult education would be an advantage
• Qualified Assessor
• Qualified Moderator

 

Desirable:

• Education and Training Qualified Level.
• Trainer/ Teacher qualification/ background would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of rail industry/group standards.
• People management/ project management skills.

Experience

Mandatory:

• Experience in conducting in depth Training Needs Analysis,
• Experience in the Detailed Design, Development, Delivery, Assessment and Evaluation of high quality re-usable training packages.
• Experience in the production of high-quality training documentation/ technical publications, aide memoires, training aids and student hand-outs.
• Excellent team management, project management, organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent written and oral skills.

Desirable:

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Competencies & Skills

Operational Know How (Including Functional Know How)

• Operational Effectiveness / Accountability
• Collaboration / Teamwork
• Innovation
• Communication with Transparency
• Confident Presenter and Leading Groups At All Levels Of Experience.
• Ability to Coach Others.
• Responsible for the Overall Continued Development Of Employees.
• Influencing, Negotiating and Communicating. Produces Well-Reasoned Arguments That Are Presented with Conviction. Adapts and Develops Arguments to Achieve Desired Results.
• Thinking Analytically.
• Strong Investigative and Analytical Skills to Identify And Implement Best Practice.
• Detail Conscious.
• Has the Ability to Consistently Produce Accurate, Factual, And Detailed Information.
• Team Player. Supports Team Members.
• Ability to Complete Work to A Planned Timescale.
• Good Leadership and Communication Skills.
• Ability to Make Decisions / Sense of Urgency
• Resilience
• Motivating & Inspiring

 

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