WE ARE LOOKING FOR A

TRAINING COORDINATOR

Number of Roles: 1 | Division: HR | Location: Castleford

Sigma are experts at transforming commercial space. With over 20 years’ experience operating in the fast-paced and dynamic retail sector, Sigma provide a true end-to-end service; from store construction and consolidation to fixture procurement, projects, and mechanical & electrical installation. 

Ranked in the top 10% of the 2019 Sunday Times International FastTrack 200 awards, we’ve been acknowledged as being one of Britain’s fastest growing private companies.

It’s our people that make us who we are, and we are proud to have some of the most experienced, knowledgeable, passionate, and dedicated individuals within our industry, at every level in our business. Sigma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. our business.

Outline of role

We are looking for an organised and proactive Training Coordinator to join our HR team in Castleford. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery, coordination and continuous improvement of learning and development activities across the business.

Working closely with the Talent & Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing training administration, coordinating learning events, maintaining learning records and supporting the development of engaging learning content. You will also deliver short training sessions, support business-wide compliance training requirements and help create a positive learning culture where employees can thrive.

Main responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer internal and external training programmes across the business.
• Act as the primary administrator for the HandsHQ (HHQ) Learning Management System, ensuring training records remain accurate and compliant.
• Manage training requests, course bookings, training calendars and learning communications.
• Monitor mandatory training completion and provide reporting on compliance, learning activity and training outcomes.
• Organise and coordinate training events, including scheduling, venue arrangements, attendee management and liaison with training providers.
• Deliver engaging face-to-face and virtual short-course training sessions.
• Support the creation, maintenance and continuous improvement of training materials and e-learning content using Articulate Rise.
• Assist with the planning and administration of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities.
• Process training-related invoices and liaise with external suppliers regarding bookings and attendance.
• Provide first-line support to employees and managers regarding learning systems, training opportunities and development resources.
• Support wider Talent & Development projects and initiatives as required.

Knowledge and experience required

Essential

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a training, learning & development, or similar coordination role.
• Experience delivering short-course training sessions in a classroom or virtual environment.
• Experience creating and maintaining e-learning content using Articulate Rise.
• Knowledge of learning management systems and training administration processes.
• Strong understanding of compliance training and training record management.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a Learning & Development function.
• Experience managing learning management systems such as HandsHQ or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting learning and development projects and initiatives.
• Three or more years’ experience within a similar role.

Skills required

• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• Confidence working with learning technologies and digital learning platforms.
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Ability to analyse data and produce meaningful reports.
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• A collaborative and adaptable approach to work.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent)

Desirable

• CIPD Level 3 qualification.
• ATD Training Coordination Certificate or equivalent Learning & Development qualification.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• A day’s ‘birthday leave’ to be taken within your birthday month
• Opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday*
• Opportunity for hybrid working*
• Ability to participate in the Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme*
• Ability to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthshield cash plan with discounts on high street stores
• Free external financial advice – offering support for mortgages, pensions and insurances
• Enhanced family friendly pay*
• Free tea, coffee and fruit on all sites

*Subject to eligibility

Opportunity to be involved with

Group Colleague Board

Quarterly Corporate Events/Charity Involvement

Sigma is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities to progress their career, supported by a range of training and development activities and interventions’

If you think you’ve got what it takes to join our growing, winning team we’d love you to hear from you.