Training Specialist - London, United Kingdom - Transport for London

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Description

Training Specialist

041103

Organisation

  • Crossrail Operations

Job

  • Learning & Development

Position Type

  • Full Time

Main Location:
Ilford (TUCA)


Salary: 45,000 to 59,500 depending on skills, knowledge and experience


Duration: 9 months Fixed Term Contract

Training Specialist job description is applicable generically to all disciplines in operations and maintenance, however specific experience may be required for:

  • Track Safety (NSAR Assured) / Railway Safety
  • Signalling and general operations
  • SCADA & VCS
  • Incident Response

Key Accountabilities:


  • Identify training and development needs for employees and contractors to ensure statutory, requirements for safety critical work activities are met.
  • Develop training & assessment materials (including: eLearning, classroom learning and simulations) to optimal efficiency whilst continuing achieve the intended outcome.
  • Deliver and adapt training using a range of different interactive methods (including coaching & mentoring) whilst ensuring the learner is at the centre of the learning process.
  • Oversee and comply with systems and process that underpin the establishment of a high performing workforce embed the principles throughout the training and competence assessments cycles.
  • Provide technical input and expertise on matters pertaining to learning and development of employees to drive an overall improvement in business performance.
  • Support as directed the operational integrity of the network by developing and maintaining individual competence in the roles for which the post holder is certified competent to assess.
  • Support as directed activities within the wider organisation in order to share knowledge, experience and best practice in order maintain capability within the business.

Knowledge:

Essential

  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
  • Level 3 Certificate in Education and Training
  • Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
Desirable

  • Member of the Chartered Institute for Professional Development

Skills:


  • Ability to act as a role model for the business and rail industry stakeholders.
  • Ability to communicate and influence effectively with rail industry stakeholders.
  • Ability to establish a course of action for self and others, managing time, resources and surrounding circumstances to deliver objectives.
  • Ability to coach and mentor people within own team and across the supply chain.

Experience:


  • Experience in assessing competence.
  • Experience in developing crossfunctional training programmes.
  • Experience in developing and promoting best practice at an industry level.
  • Experience of working in multidisciplined training establishments.

Application Process

Diversity statement

Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.

Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:


  • Final salary pension scheme
  • Free travel for you on the TfL network
  • Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home
  • 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
  • Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
  • Taxefficient cycletowork programme
  • Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
  • Discounted Eurostar travel

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