Training & Development Specialist

Location Coventry
Discipline: Business
Job type: Contract
Salary: £27.21p/h UMBRELLA
Contact name: Laura Hopson

Contact email: lhopson@select-engineering.net
Contact phone: 01245403560
Job ref: 36326742
Published: 3 days ago
Duration: 12 Months
Expiry date: 04 Oct 2025 23:59
Startdate: ASAP

Role Overview:

  • We are looking for a passionate and proactive Training, Learning & Development Specialist to join our Customer Relationship Centre team.

  • This role is key to empowering our frontline staff and team leaders with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

  • You will design and deliver engaging training programmes, support continuous learning, work closely with our Cultural Development Lead and help embed a culture of development across the service centre.

  • Your work will directly contribute to improved performance, customer satisfaction, and team morale.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and deliver training programmes for frontline agents and team leaders, both in-person and virtually.

  • Conduct training needs analysis to identify skill gaps and learning opportunities.

  • Create learning materials, guides, and e-learning content tailored to customer service operations.

  • Facilitate onboarding programmes for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the business.

  • Support leadership development through coaching, workshops, and targeted learning interventions.

  • Monitor training effectiveness and gather feedback to continuously improve learning experiences.

  • Collaborate with operational leaders to align training with business goals and customer expectations.

  • Champion a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

  • Help develop a yearly core skills programme for all levels in the CRC

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience in training, learning & development, ideally within a customer service or contact centre environment.

  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.

  • Experience designing and delivering training content across multiple formats (classroom, virtual, e-learning).

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to assess training impact and adapt programmes based on feedback and performance data.

  • Strong organisational and time management skills; self-motivated and proactive.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification in training, coaching, or instructional design (e.g., CIPD, Train the Trainer).

  • Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning tools.

  • Familiarity with customer experience principles and service excellence frameworks.