Training Coordinator

Purpose of the role: To coordinate high quality employability training programmes, supporting & equipping women who have experienced multiple disadvantages to progress into work, further training or volunteering. The Training Coordinator must be an experienced trainer and facilitator, with experience of working with vulnerable adults. Due to the role responsibilities, it is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that this person is female.

Based in: Luminary Bakery, 47 Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8AJ

Reports to: Senior Programme Manager

Hours: 40 hours per week

Application deadline: 16th January 2025

First round interviews (online): 21st - 22nd January 2025

Second round interviews (in-person): 27th January 2025

Start date: between 17th - 24th February 2025

Key Responsibilities:

Programme Facilitation:

• Coordinating Luminary’s twelve month Employability & Independence Training Programme, including facilitating programme sessions, coordinating external facilitators and specialist trainers
• Assist Senior Programme Manager with regularly reviewing Programme Curriculum. Working collaboratively with the Employability Coordinator and Baking Teachers to oversee its evolution and adaptation based on learner needs and changing trends within the employment market.
• Working in collaboration with Luminary’s Progression Support Workers to resolve barriers to engagement and learning for women and tailor learning to support needs.
• To host a trauma informed learning environment, creating and maintaining a safe space for trainees to be trained and supported in
• To meet the key performance indicators attached to contractual delivery and funder requirements, including Luminary’s goal to see 80% of trainees, attend 80% of the training programme.
• Facilitate the courses in a welcoming & professional manner, creating an environment where women feel safe, can learn & grow and build strong relationships across the cohort.
• Work closely with Progression Support Workers to ensure trainees transition smoothly between programme phases.
• Regularly monitor risks associated with trainees & escalate any safeguarding concerns via Luminary’s Safeguarding Protocols.

Programme Marketing and Recruitment:

• Coordinate the recruitment of trainees on to the programme, including assisting the Senior Programme Manager to assess suitability in line with Luminary’s referral criteria.
• Coordinate and conduct the application process, interviews and onboarding in a trauma informed way, creating the safety survivors need to take a huge step in their recovery by exploring this opportunity with Luminary.
• Promote the programme and liaise with referral agencies to successfully generate enough referrals to fill all trainee spaces available.
• Assist the Senior Programme Manager to develop strategic partnerships with relevant organisations in the charity sector and local government, to market the programme and attract referrals.
• Work in collaboration with the Baking Teachers and Progression Support team to carefully onboard trainees, setting the culture of learning and communicating expectations to set them up to successfully complete the programme.
• Coordinate and facilitate the courses in a welcoming & professional manner, creating an environment where women feel safe, can learn & grow and build strong relationships across the cohort.

Line Management:

• Line manage two part-time Teaching Assistants. Ensuring they are well supported, trained to a high standard and delivering Luminary’s vision of vocational training for women.

Training Management:

• Assist the Senior Programme Manager in evaluating the services Luminary offers for: reporting to funders, completing new funding applications and internal monitoring.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete training records, including tracking and monitoring learner progress and development to support high accreditation pass rates and good retention.
• Contribute your experience of best practice to shape the way Luminary operates effectively
• Undertake any additional duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by the Senior Programme Manager.
• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of learners in accordance with legislation, and government guidelines.

Person Profile

Necessary:

• Experienced group facilitator, minimum two years of proven experience
• Experience of training within non traditional learning environments with disadvantaged groups
• Person-centred approach to learning and support that is trauma-informed including proven experience of managing group dynamics and behavioural conduct in a learning setting
• Comfortable providing clear and compassionate feedback to support the learning environment and trainee development
• Experience of and ability to plan, write, deliver and evaluate training sessions for employability programmes with knowledge of meeting the quality standards related to learning
• Personable, patient & resilient with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience setting boundaries and investing in own mental wellbeing whilst supporting others
• Organised with record keeping, time-keeping, and communication
• Motivated & hard working and able to learn new things quickly
• Able to multitask effectively with the tools to cope well in a fast paced environment
• Able to work independently and initiate tasks as needed; able to work well in a team
• Flexible and able to accommodate change
• Effective use of ICT within a learning environment. Competent in using IT and digital platforms (such as Airtable, Slack, Canva, G Suite & Microsoft Office)
• Sympathetic to Luminary’s faith ethos

Desirable:

• Experience in teaching, training, or in adult learning, with a certificate in adult education or willingness to work towards this.
• Experience developing inclusive, supportive and accessible training environments for neurodivergent individuals or individuals with additional needs
• Advice & guidance qualification
• Experience of support work and pastoral care
• Experience of the VAWG sector
• Experience of developing or shaping new services

Perks & Incentives:

• Free barista coffee during working hours
• 50% discount off all food & drink in our cafes
• 20% discount off online purchases (celebration cakes & merch)
• Competitive leave policies
• Regular opportunities for training and professional development
• Wellness Action Plan developed to keep you healthy at work
• Long-term service rewards including increased holiday and birthday cake!
• Opportunities to be involved in press coverage of Luminary

Location: Chalk Farm, GB

Posted Date: 12/25/2024