Head of Training L&d

**Head Trainer L&D**

PHMG is the world's leading provider of audio branding, working with more than 36,000 clients in 54 countries. Globally renowned brands including Audi, Adidas and Coca-Cola trust us to make them sound as good as they look, as well as thousands more SMEs. Our success is all down to the talented individuals in our Manchester and Chicago offices - and we'd like you to join them.

We're looking for a Head Trainer to conduct informative training sessions, promote company efficiency, and improve the skills of all personnel in line with PHMG's L&D strategy.

As a Head Trainer you should be a great communicator with the ability to effectively describe complicated ideas to different audiences in an engaging and memorable format. You must be highly organized, proficient in time management, and possess excellent public speaking skills.

**Responsible to**: Client Strategy Director, Head of Learning & Development

**Salary: Up to £55,000**

**Location**: Old Trafford, Manchester

**External relationships**: approved training suppliers

**Internal relationships**: all internal stakeholders at PHMG

**Hours**: 8.45am - 5.15pm

***Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for developing the knowledge and skills of PHMG's employees to ensure staff are equipped to meet PHMG's current & future business objectives.
- Facilitate and deliver engaging PHMG Induction programmes to all new staff.
- Coach and support internal stakeholder trainers to improve their delivery
- Conduct seminars, workshops, individual training sessions etc.
- Plan and implement an effective training curriculum in line with PHMG's L&D strategy.
- Prepare hard copy training materials such as module summaries, videos, and presentations.
- Assist to coach internal stakeholder trainers in their session delivery to enhance the new starter experience.
- Collaborate with Training & Development Manager and Senior Management to track training performance and identify retraining and process improvement opportunities.
- Using observational skills to assess trainee understanding and progress and make suggestions for any necessary adjustments to the programme.
- Liaising with internal management to ensure all training materials are updated with any company policy/ service developments.
- Coordination with the L&D Coordinator to ensure all learning programmes are delivered effectively.
- Create a culture of continuous learning and development.

**Skills, qualities and experience**:

- A minimum of bachelor's degree (BSc) in education, business, Human Resources (HR) and other related courses.
- Proven experience as corporate trainer
- Understanding of effective teaching methodologies and tools
- Willingness to keep abreast of new techniques in corporate teaching
- Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), and instructional software.
- High empathy skills and understanding of effective teaching methodologies and the willingness to keep abreast of new techniques in teaching.
- Adherence to company philosophy/mission statement/sales goals.
- Phenomenal communication, presentation and public speaking skill
- Passionate, energetic & self-motivated
- Organizational and time management abilities
- Critical thinking and decision making

**Perks of working with PHMG**:

- All-expenses paid company events in sought after venues
- Fundraising initiatives for charities through the PHMG Foundation
- Exciting social scene and lively atmosphere
- Creative, spacious offices with breakout areas and an on-site bar
- Birthday gifts and half-day off on the day after your birthday
- Cycle to work scheme
- Monthly time-keeping bonus
- Free gym membership at DW Sports following one year with the company
- Smart pension scheme provided by Legal and General following a three-month probationary period

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