Ben Vaughan

Having worked in the further education sector for over 10 years in a variety of roles,  I have developed a specialist skill set covering a broad number of areas within Training and Development including curriculum design, funding management, active engagement and feedback as well as promotion and recognition. These skills have allowed me to build experience within a number of businesses , most recently in Portable Foods part of Kellogg's where as Operations Capability Lead I am leading the transformational roll out of a new training structure for all roles within the business from Management to Operator. This includes engaging with stakeholders from Kellogg's and wider business and working as a project manager to ensure targets are met.

I am target driven and enjoy working as part of a team. I am a confident public speaker and thrive on interaction and engagement.

Operations Capability Lead, Portable Foods Ltd, Wrexham. (January 2024 – Present)

In January 2024, I moved within the business into the role of Operations Capability Lead. A move away from day-to-day L&D tasks allowed me to begin project work on the design and development of a transformative bespoke training strategy for the business. This includes working will individuals and areas across the business to build and implement standard operating procedures, design innovative and interactive training programs, building skills matrixes, and online resources to ensure all roles and training requirements are standardised to a high standard to drive the business capability forward. In this role I also coach as part of the business Autonomous Maintenance programme, building capability in operators to be able to own their equipment and drive increased production.

Learning & Development Lead, Portable Foods Ltd, Wrexham (September 2022 –January 2024)

I joined Portable Foods, part of the Kellogg group, as Learning and Development Lead in 2022, I managed all aspects of training within the business including creating annual and ongoing training strategies. This included ensuring that all legal and compliance training was maintained and up to date including areas of Food Hygiene, Technical and Health & Safety legal requirements. I managed a team of Trainers and Co-Ordinators that delivered across a variety of areas, both in person and online and worked with the Plant Director and Senior Leadership Team to roll out innovative changes to futureproof the business. I have developed Front Line Leader training to all leaders within the business to ensure that the culture and management of the business is as effective as possible. I have a good working knowledge of various learning management systems that ensure that the 200 people on plant are managed effectively in their ongoing training and personal development.

Enrolment & Contracts Manager and Assessor Trainer, Skills Training UK, Nationwide (June 2015 – September 2022)

My job role with Skills Training UK involved managing incoming enrolments and allocating work to enrolment officers, arranging enrolment information days and presentations, meeting clients to deliver presentations and qualification expertise to achieve sales, processing paperwork and reporting figures to the Chief Operating Officer. I was a direct line manager to four staff and managed administration and customer communication for all enrolment needs. Another aspect of my job role involved helping and advising trainers and building their capability within areas such as Functional Skills, producing resources and delivering workshops.

University of Worcester

Certificate of Education CertEd (Primary Education) 2009- 2010

Llanfyllin High School
A Levels (3D Design- B, Theatre Studies – C, English Language – D, English Literature - D) 2007 -2009

Llanfyllin High School
10 GCSEs A*- C, including English Language, English Literature and Maths 2002-2007

Skills Training UK

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Improving Quality Operations (Business Improvement Techniques) (2017)

TSW Training Ltd

ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills (2023)

Telford College of Art and Technology

IT User Diploma Level 3 (2014)

Level 3 Food hygiene certificate (2013)

Level 3 Health and Safety in the workplace diploma (2013)

Level 3 A1 Assessor Award (2013)

TEFL/ TESAL Certificate, 20 Hours November (2013)

Level 2 English, Mathematics, and ICT Functional Skills (2013)