Training and development manager jobs in waltham forest, london

Training Standards Officer
£22,409 pa plus excellent benefits
London
21 hours per week

We are looking for a part time Training Standards Officer (21 hours per week) to work in the Learning Directorate at the Royal College of Pathologists. This role is key to support our members by facilitating the maintenance of specialty postgraduate curricula in seven pathology specialties and subspecialties, as well as ensuring compliance with the regulatory requirements of the GMC.

This role will project manage the quality assurance processes for training qualifications our members complete as part of their professional development. Your role will be to review and update the curricula for all College qualifications and provide regular reports for both internal and external bodies. We are looking for a strong administrator who can plan and implement a timetable for regular reviews of curricula by committees, ensuring compliance with timelines/deadlines as required.

The Royal College of Pathologists is a professional membership organisation with charitable status concerned with all matters relating to the science and practice of pathology. It is a body of its Fellows, Diplomates, Affiliates and trainees, supported by the staff who are based at the College's London offices.

The College is a charity with over 13000 members worldwide. The majority of members are doctors and scientists working in hospitals and universities in the UK.

The College oversees the training of pathologists and scientists working in 17 different specialties, which include cellular pathology, haematology, clinical biochemistry and medical microbiology.

Although some pathologists work in laboratories, many work directly with patients in hospitals and the community. Together, they are involved in the majority of all diagnoses and play an important role in disease prevention, treatment, and monitoring. If you have ever had a blood test, cervical smear or tissue biopsy, a pathologist will have been involved in your care.

The Royal College of Pathologists understands the value and strength that diversity brings and we are proud to be an organisation of members from a wide range of backgrounds. We are keen to encourage and enable more people of all identities and from all backgrounds to become involved in the College.

Interviews currently scheduled for the w/c 16 June 2025.

We’re seeking a Programme Manager to lead our Women Off to Work employability programme. Since 2017, this project has supported hundreds of women to boost their employability and wellbeing through training, advice, work placements and more.

About Us 

The Abbey Community Association is a charity on a mission to support the communities of south Westminster to improve their quality of life by providing the space, services and opportunities to the people who need it most. Our vision? A community that feels healthier, happier and able to access the support it needs, when it needs it.

From our central London community hub, we offer a wide range of activities, services and courses to help address the needs of local people in South Westminster across 4 key areas: physical health, mental health, poverty and reducing isolation and loneliness amongst the elderly. Our programme includes exercise and dance classes, training and employment support, arts and social activities, and more. 

About Women Off to Work

We are delighted to have been awarded funding by the National Lottery to deliver a third phase of our incredibly popular Women off to Work (WoW) programme. Since 2017, WoW has supported hundreds of local women from predominantly Global Majority communities through holistic training and pathways into work programme.

WoW delivers a blend of life and vocational skills training, promoting general employability and improved wellbeing through work experience placements, internships, job brokerage, practical advice on self-employment and micro-businesses, ESOL classes and more. The programme provides women with opportunities to gain formal and accredited training qualifications and provide support with tailored into-work action plans. 

About the Role

The Programme Manager will play a crucial role in continuing the successful delivery of this vital programme, managing and motivating a team to ensure that WoW hits key performance targets.

We would love to see an application from you if you have: 

• Demonstrable project management experience 
• The ability to lead a team to success 
• An understanding of the needs of women who are marginalised within the world of work 
• Experience of co-design and embedding service user voice/experience into delivery models 

 Staff benefits for working at The Abbey Centre: 

• Subsidised lunch 
• Interest-free season ticket loan/ bicycle loan scheme 
• 23 days annual leave (plus public & statutory holidays) – pro-rata 
• Contributions of 6% of salary into stakeholder pension scheme, when matched by 3% personal contributions. 

Purpose of role: To support the Head of Partnerships in managing and retaining the charity’s existing donor base and in establishing new major donor partnerships to secure significant income for the Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN): an impactful fundraising and grant-giving wildlife conservation NGO focused on supporting grassroots projects across the Global South.

Reports to: Head of Partnerships

Contract: Full-time, permanent contract, working 5 days p/w

Deadline to apply: Friday 23rd May (but please apply at your earliest convenience). Initial interviews will be targeted for end of May.

Whitley Fund for Nature

Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is a UK charity supporting grassroots conservation leaders across the Global South. Through project funding (Awards), training, and media profile, we support local solutions to the planet’s most pressing conservation challenges. Our winners are courageous changemakers, working alongside communities to save species and protect ecosystems. Established in 1993, we have channeled £24 million to +220 conservation leaders in 80 countries, benefitting wildlife, landscapes, and people. WFN is governed by a committed trustee board. Our team is dynamic, passionate about our mission, and ambitious. The charity benefits from high profile support from Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, and Ambassador Sir David Attenborough. Our funding is raised each year, mainly from family trusts and foundations, as well as from individuals, corporates, and international NGOs, with a current annual income of around £2.6m/year. We raise funds based on winner need, and in the coming years are seeking to steadily grow what we provide in support to winners, actively pursuing new partnerships to support our mission.

 

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Partnerships Manager to join our small and dynamic team. This new role will support the Head of Partnerships and wider WFN team in delivering our fundraising strategy, stewarding high-value donor relationships, and unlocking new opportunities for income growth. 

The Partnerships Manager will work directly with some of WFN’s existing portfolio of 30 Major Donors made up primarily of Trusts, Family Foundations and High-Net-Worth Individual (HNWI) supporters, with some Corporates. The Partnerships Manager will maintain close professional relationships with supporters that are bespoke and require excellent interpersonal skills, with most meetings taking place in-person, in central London. 

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a highly respected conservation organisation making a real difference on the ground.

PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER - PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Essential

· A proven track record of fundraising, donor management, and/or building relationships with stakeholders in the non-profit or philanthropic sector.

· Excellent writing and communication skills, with experience drafting donor materials and reports.

· A proven track record in the development of grant applications, including drafting objectives, activities, timelines, indicators, and budgets, as well as coordinating narrative content and inputs from across the team.

· Past experience coordinating and delivering fundraising and engagement events.

· Experience coordinating volunteer committees.

· Exceptional interpersonal qualities, and comfortable liaising with high-profile individuals and senior stakeholders.

· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

· Proactive, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities.

· A flexible ‘can do’ approach with the ability to chase opportunities, while remaining resilient and positive

· An open and collaborative working style, with a willingness to share information, communicate clearly, and contribute to a supportive small team environment.

· A genuine interest in conservation and/or passion for social and environmental equity through a grassroots approach. 

Desirable

· Experience working with donor databases or Salesforce. 

· Familiarity with trusts and foundations, HNWI fundraising, or corporate partnerships.

· Previous work in a small, agile team or start-up-style organisation.

Additional details and benefits

· Attractive holiday package totaling 30 days p.a. plus bank holidays.

· Training and professional development opportunities provided.

· Hybrid working opportunities

· The charity operates a Pension Scheme and a Life Assurance Scheme.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. Only applicants who have the right to work in the UK at the time of application will be considered for this role.

Regrettably, due to limited resources and the high number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact short-listed candidates. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

Diversity and Inclusion

At WFN we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. We celebrate and respect diversity in nature and among the people and partners with whom we work. We need more people and diversity across the environment sector, and to achieve our vision. We are therefore particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian or minority ethnic; disabled; LGBTQ+; or from lower socio-economic backgrounds. As a small organisation we are committed to progressing and continuing development across DE&I. Please contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. Applications are considered solely on your demonstrated suitability 

We are hiring a Deputy Manager to deliver quality services to children and young people with learning disabilities and/or Autism.  The job is based in our wonderful five bedded home in Tower Hamlets providing fun-based after school activities and short breaks for a small group of children with Autism in a residential setting.  

The role will involve balancing multiple priorities in running an essential and inspirational service for children and young people with Autism.  You will support with strategic and logistical planning while also carrying out hands-on work alongside the rest of the team, ensuring a child centred approach is maintained at all times, and involving children, young people and parents and carers in decision-making structures. There is ample scope for development, identifying any gaps in existing provisions and expanding services accordingly. This deputy manager will be ambitious to maintain and further develop the positive and invaluable work of this service.

You will support, and be supported by, our Ofsted Registered Manager and be responsible for delivering services that are fully compliant with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements. You will ensure the safety of service users' health and wellbeing, leading by example with a positive and person-centred approach.  You will be confident liaising with local authority and Ofsted representatives and be committed to supporting your team to provide and facilitate engaging activity groups aimed at developing the life skills, confidence and relationship building of the people we support.

• You will need to have a minimum of two years of supervisory or team leadership experience ideally in a children’s residential environment or a related field working with children, young adults or adults with learning disabilities.

 

• You will need to have or be working towards Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.

About us

SurvivorsUK exists for men, boys and non-binary people who have experienced any form of sexual violence. 

We support – by providing services such as a helpline, counselling, ISVA and groupwork.
We challenge – by raising public awareness of the issue, and dispelling myths
We build – by creating and facilitating networks for better access to help

Role

In this exciting yet challenging role as Trainer, you will train prison staff across London to understand the impact of sexual violence on male, boy, and non-binary prisoners, by raising awareness of sexual violence within prisons and equipping staff with the tools to respond appropriately. You will be establishing and strengthening referral pathways for survivors in London prisons, and gather key insights to inform future service provision and systemic change.

Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for more information.

Benefits of Working with Us

- We are a Disability Confident Employer
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Clinical Supervision, if relevant for your role
- Acces to gym at our Hackney Wick offices
- Commitment to your professional development

How to apply

To express an interest in the role and to be considered, please review our JD and Personal Spec and submit the following:

• An up-to-date CV.
• A supporting statement that addresses each requirement within the person specification and outlines your motivations for applying.

Closing date: Friday 16th May at 11:30pm 
Shortlisting for Interviews: Week beginning 26th May. Interview will be held remotely via Teams or Zoom.

We especially encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including men, non-binary, Black and Asian, trans, disabled people, and those from other marginalised groups. We recognise and value the unique experiences that arise from the intersections of these identities, and we particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience or a strong understanding of the issues faced by our service users.

At SurvivorsUK, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We also understand the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including job share opportunities, to support candidates with caregiving responsibilities or other needs.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or have any accessibility needs, please let us know. We are here to provide any support necessary to ensure the process is inclusive for you.

The Training Administrator provides overall administrative support to Bild’s Workforce Development & Qualifications as well as being the first point of contact for Respond training, from enquiry through to the end of the training taking place and managing any issues that arise.

This includes general training enquiries, drawing up training contracting agreements, coordinating trainers, setting up training arrangements, collating evaluations, booking of trains and venues, and refreshments. Communicating with participants and trainers regularly and troubleshooting where necessary.

The Training Administrator ensures the customer journey is sensitively managed and the training enquiries and bookings are effectively managed from referral or enquiry to delivery.

The Training Administrator works with Responds Lead Trainer and is responsible for the operational delivery of the current external and internal training programme.

They will both manage and administer all bookings and must therefore have strong administrative and organisational skills

Salary: £16,000 per annum + pension contribution (this is the pro-rata salary for two days per week, based on a full-time equivalent of £40,000 per annum).

Start Date: Immediate Start

Deadline: Rolling – as soon as the position is filled 

Join Citizens Advice Richmond as an Training Lead

Citizens Advice Richmond is seeking a dedicated and experienced Training Lead to join our dynamic team. This vital role focuses on ensuring all our staff and volunteers possess the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality advice and support to the Richmond community.  

As Training Lead, you will be at the forefront of shaping and delivering our comprehensive training programs. Your responsibilities will include onboarding new volunteers through the Advice Learning Pathway (ALP), coordinating and delivering training across the organization, and fostering a culture of continuous professional development. This position requires a proactive and collaborative individual who can assess training needs, develop and deliver engaging training sessions, and ensure all learning aligns with Citizens Advice quality standards. Key duties involve working with the Volunteer Coordinator on recruitment and training, creating and maintaining an annual training plan, and supporting all team members in their learning journeys.

For more information please click on the apply button to be redirected to our website.

Position Training & Prevention Manager

Salary £37,000–£40,000

Remote/Hybrid Hybrid (3 days/week in Croydon + travel across South London)

Days in office 3 days per week in Croydon
 

Overview and key points on the role
As the Manager of our Training & Prevention team you will lead and grow our Training & Prevention offer.
 

You will focus on the development and management of training to a range of audiences, including internal staff and volunteers, and other frontline professionals. 
 

You will also manage our sexual violence prevention work in schools, colleges, and universities, coordinate our Service User Advisory Group, and supervise two Training & Prevention Support Workers.
 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about trauma-informed, intersectional practice, with experience in education, facilitation, and leadership within the violence against women and girls sector.

The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
 

RCSL is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in management and leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement.
 

All positions are located in the UK and require the right to work in the UK.

How to apply

Please apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter (of up to 1000 words) identifying how you meet the essential and any desirable qualifications, skills and experience
 

Role: Bespoke Training Coordinator
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Reporting to: Head of Training
Based: Home Based with occasional visits to CBUK’s Offices, Loudwater, High Wycombe, Bucks.

About Us

Child Bereavement UK helps families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.

We support children and young people (up to the age of 25) when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live, and parents and the wider family when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying.

We provide training to professionals in health and social care, education, and the voluntary and corporate sectors, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.

About the Role

Child Bereavement UK is looking to recruit a Bespoke Training Coordinator to join our busy Training Team. This is a full-time role, supporting the Head of Training in developing and growing our bespoke training offer. Duties include dealing with incoming enquiries, assessing needs and creating solutions as well as providing project management and admin support to the team for our core offering. This role will also be responsible for running monthly internal training sessions, which take on various forms depending on need. This is a developing role with future opportunities to be involved in delivering presentations and supporting training.

Child Bereavement UK offers a generous package of benefits including an employee assistance programme, 5% pension contribution and life assurance scheme.

Closing date: Wednesday 28 May 2025
Interviews: 
First interviews will be held 6 June 2025 – on Teams or Zoom.
Those candidates that are selected for a second interview will be required to attend an in-person interview.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews offered, on an on-going basis. We reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

The Charity is committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, and one that  challenges all forms of oppression or discrimination including those based on age, gender or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race (which includes nationality, citizenship, ethnic or national origins), religion/faith or belief, sexual orientation (collectively known in law as the ‘protected characteristics’), as well as any oppression or discrimination based on other physical characteristics or impairments, occupation, income, wealth, or unrelated criminal convictions.

No agencies please.

 

Reports to: CEO

Role type: permanent

Hours: 28 per week

Salary: £21,945.95 per annum (pro rata, based on a FTE salary of £29,000)

Job Description: Training and Events Officer

The Training and Events Officer will play a key role developing and delivering high quality professional development, training, events, workshops to SLA members and wider audiences. The postholder will develop inspirational, insightful and innovative routes to supporting SLA members to deliver on their school library provision remit, enabling children and young people to reach their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about school libraries, education and training.

You will work with the CEO, SLA colleagues and key stakeholders to develop and deliver a comprehensive training offer, including leading on logistics planning and delivery of our flagship annual conference. In addition, you will develop and maintain a calendar of exciting events and opportunities to share knowledge and insight, working with colleagues to ensure the offer is timely and informative. A confident facilitator and coordinator, you will be comfortable leading on training delivery, or recruiting and working with external facilitators in order to achieve specific outcomes.  Creative, with a flair for spotting opportunities for professional development, you will have a keen eye for detail and an ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines. Resource creation will be second-nature to you and you’ll be comfortable writing for adults and children, and young people.

Duties include:

• Logistics planning and delivery of the flagship event, SLA Annual Conference (currently called the Weekend Course) providing high quality professional development and networking opportunities to members 
• With CEO and key stakeholders, supporting the development of a comprehensive, engaging and exciting conference programme and recruit 40 exhibitors, plus event speakers as needed
• Supporting development of the training strategy working with the CEO to define aims and objectives
• Developing and maintaining a calendar of training, workshops and events aligned with the training strategy, working with the CEO and SLA colleagues, in particular the Outreach Support Officer
• Creation of supporting resources, toolkits and lesson plans to increase training engagement and impact

• Delivering and facilitating inspirational and engaging training and events as required (online and in person)

• Developing relationships with partners to produce high quality webinars, training and online events – including SLA members, funders, external stakeholders
• Exploring and evaluating business and funded models for training and events to ensure an income stream
• Working with external facilitators, recruiting them as needed, to deliver training and workshops, ensuring delivery is aligned with SLA requirements and outcomes
• Managing all training and events administration, planning and logistics

• Working with the Marketing and Communications Officer and Sales and Membership Officer, to ensure effective communication and promotion of training and events, providing timely information and updates as needed 
• Monitoring and evaluation of all training and events to ensure a high-quality offer, reach and impact that delivers on the SLA’s mission, applying learnings as needed

• Generating all event reports and updates as needed for internal and external use 
• Contribute to relevant SLA communications including TSL, newsletters and promotional materials

All team members contribute to office admin, maintaining member data and general office support.

To be successful in this role you should ideally demonstrate:

· experience of working in school libraries, the education sector and a strong understanding of the education landscape

· experience developing and delivering inspirational training, to small and large groups, both online and in person

· understanding of what works (and what doesn’t) for different formats and types of training and using evaluation to establish impact

· experience creating training resources, toolkits and teaching and learning resources

· a clear understanding of the curriculum and teaching and learning outcomes

· confidence in developing relationships with a variety of stakeholders

· an ability to manage own workload, prioritise and meet competing deadlines

· creativity and innovation, with a solution-focused approach

· an ability to work flexibly around training and event delivery and travel across the UK as needed

An understanding of business models in relation to training will be an advantage, as will experience planning events. Building relationships with all stakeholders will be an important part of this role.

The salary for this position is £21,945.95 (FTE £29,000) for 28 hours per week, and comes with a 6% employer pension contribution.

We are open to discussing flexible working patterns, condensed hours or other arrangements we may not yet have thought of. This is a remote working role, with monthly all team meetings which you will be required to attend, in addition to training and events across the UK. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new role provides us with an opportunity for us to bring in a different perspective and we are always eager to diversify our team. The SLA is committed to building an inclusive, supportive place, where you can do brilliant and rewarding work.

Why work for the School Library Association?

We are in an exciting period of growth in the history of the SLA, with a new CEO, coinciding with the opportunity to influence a new government. Plans to redevelop our offer are in progress and you will have the opportunity to influence new approaches and ways of working. We are a small, friendly team who support each other to deliver an excellent service to our members and passionately believe in the power of school libraries to transform children and young people’s personal, social and educational outcomes.

Annual Leave is 25 days plus bank holidays. We offer free mental health support and counselling sessions and brilliant discounts with a variety of retailers including up to 40% off Vue cinema tickets through our HR partner.

About the School Library Association

The School Library Association (SLA) is an independent charity and membership organisation that believes every pupil is entitled to effective school library provision. The SLA supports all those working in school libraries. We have been representing the school library sector for more than eighty-five years, with membership to the Association thought of as essential to all those who work in and around school libraries. Membership to the SLA provides training, support in advocating with senior leadership teams, incredible discounts and collegiate networking opportunities for everybody working in and with school libraries.

How to apply

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter (no more than one page) detailing the experience you have in relation to the job description, that you can bring to this role, and how your skills align with what we are looking for. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We truly appreciate all applications, but due to the volume we receive, we will not be able to provide individual feedback. No agencies please.

Deadline: Monday 2nd June, 9am. Please note we will be actively interviewing for this role; if you are interested apply as soon as possible as we may close recruitment early if the right candidate is found.

We are looking for an inspirational, qualified trainer/practitioner with experience and knowledge of health and social care provision and management theory to develop and deliver training to our bright and enthusiastic staff teams. This is a central role within our staff development team.

Working closely with the Head of Engagement & Learning, the Training Manager and other key personnel, you will develop and participate in employee learning and development programmes relating to all aspects of service provision. Developing and delivering staff education and skills enhancement and development opportunities in accordance with Care Quality Commission, Skills for Health, Skills for Care, national occupational standards and NICE guidelines.

 

As part of a fast paced team, and as a self-directed practitioner, you will inspire and develop a workforce focused initiative to enhance the skills and knowledge of the national health and social care workforce.

Come and join an inspirational team of practitioners dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and skills of our workforce and the lives of our service users.

As a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBTQ+ community.

Interview Date: 29 May 2025

Vacancy Reference Number: 84055

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK

1. Are you passionate about empowering others with life-saving skills?
2. Do you want to make a real difference in your community?

 
 
As a Trainer, you’ll deliver essential courses, including First Aid at Work, Fire Marshal, and Mental Health, equipping learners with vital skills to stay safe and support others.
 
If you're ready to step into a role where every day is rewarding, we’d love to hear from you!

Details 

• Salary: £24,188 per annum
• Location: Various locations available
  • Birmingham
  • Cambridge
  • Doncaster
  • Leicester
  • Ossett
  • St Austell
• Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days, including occasional evenings or weekends to meet learner needs
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Additional benefits:
  • Paid mileage and expenses for travel
  • Ongoing professional development, including support to maintain your subject competence and certifications
  • Flexible working patterns to suit your schedule
  • Corporate uniform provided for a professional appearance
  • Enhanced DBS check paid for by the organisation
  • A culture of inclusivity, aligning with the values of Humanity, Excellence, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T.)

 
 
About the Organisation

This role supports one of the UK’s leading providers of workplace training. With a mission to save lives and make communities safer, their vision is to empower every person with skills that make a difference. They value their people, offering opportunities for growth, and champion diversity in everything they do.
 

 
About the Role

As a Trainer, you’ll deliver a variety of courses to diverse groups, ensuring high standards of teaching and assessment. From CPR techniques to mental health awareness, you’ll empower learners with essential skills while contributing to the organisation’s life-saving mission.
 
You’ll manage your own schedule, travel to training locations, and be responsible for setting up engaging, professional sessions. With support from a dedicated team, you’ll maintain compliance with awarding body standards and contribute to the continuous improvement of training delivery.
 
 

Key Responsibilities 

• Deliver and assess workplace training courses such as First Aid at Work and Mental Health Awareness.
• Set up training venues, ensuring all materials and equipment are ready.
• Conduct dynamic risk assessments at venues and act as a designated first aider and fire marshal.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of your subject area through professional development.
• Promote the organisation’s products and services to learners.
• Complete all required documentation promptly and accurately.

 
 
Skills / Experience Required

• Essential qualifications:
  • Level 3 Certificate in Learning and Development or equivalent, plus a valid course-specific qualification (e.g., First Aid at Work, IOSH).
• Experience:
  • Delivering first aid and/or health and safety courses to adults.
• Skills:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse groups.
• Other:
  • Physically able to perform CPR on a manikin on the floor.
  • Confident using Microsoft applications and digital tools for course administration.
  • A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel to training venues.

 
 
To Apply

• If you’re ready to inspire others and be part of a team dedicated to saving lives, we’d love to hear from you!
• Application is by CV only – no covering letter required.

 
 
Interview Process

• Initial telephone call, followed by a face-to-face interview, which will include competency-based questions and the delivery of a short mock training session to demonstrate your skills.

 
 
Deadline for Applications

• These are urgent vacancies and, as such, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the role closing when the vacancies are filled, so please apply ASAP to ensure your application is considered.

 

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Our expert team of canine behaviourists provide behavioural support and advice to teams within Battersea, members of the public, and the rescue organisations we work with around the world. The team design and help implement behaviour modification and training plans for dogs whilst coaching members of the canine care groups through the practical day-to-day steps. They also assist with behavioural and welfare assessments of animals who come into our centres and are on hand to help manage and provide further support with dogs with more complex behavioural needs. The team provide support to dogs during their stay at Battersea, and are also available for continued advice after rehoming.

We are now looking to recruit a Canine Behaviour and Training Advisor for our team in London. Within this role, you will work with our operational teams in the assessment and welfare of the dogs in our care and in the provision of behavioural training and advice for staff, volunteers, customers and external organisations. You will be working as part of a care group to create behaviour modification plans, support with handling difficult dogs and make recommendations, along with the individual care group, for individual dog outcomes.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Working with our dogs and cats:

We are here for every dog and cat. Within our operational roles, this means providing the highest level of care and husbandry to our animals. Every day will be different and will sometimes involve emotionally challenging situations. Battersea has created an ethos of open conversations and carefully curated wellbeing initiatives to support our employees handling these scenarios. It is also important to note that the role is very physical and does involve a lot of manual tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals. We ask you consider these aspects of the role carefully before applying.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 11th May 2025
Interview date(s): 28th May 2025

For full details, please download our recruitment pack.

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Our Educational Services and Events Teams are in a period of rapid growth and are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual with an interest in education and events to join us in this new role.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation dedicated to improving the public’s health. The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) is the world’s longest-established public health organisation. Based in central London, but working across the UK, we are a public health charity with over 6,000 members, all of whom work to improve and protect the public’s health. Our activities include qualifications, digital learning, publishing, conferences, membership, policy, and campaigning work.

Reporting to the Educational Services Manager, you will be a key player in the Educational Services and Events teams. You will support the delivery of a wide range of events and training for our members and learners. The successful candidate will learn all facets of training administration and events delivery. Excellent organisation and communication skills are essential.

This role is split between training and events. The training portion of the work will be supporting our wide range of in person and online events, such as webinars, member events, in person and online conferences, and specialised courses. For the educational services part of the role, you will be administering our training and digital learning systems and supporting the team as they develop, design, and deliver an ever-growing range of educational products and services. Day to day, the role will cover a wide range of administrative and customer service functions. Events coordination, online/hybrid events, training development, and project coordination are all potential learning opportunities within this role.

This is a great opportunity to join an organisation committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of its employees.

In return we offer:

• 25 days annual leave
• Agile working structure
• Pension contributions
• BUPA Cash plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Membership of the Royal Society for Public Health
• Access to public health knowledge and skills training courses and qualifications
• Organisational commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our employees
• Welcoming and friendly team of colleagues, and an active Health Champions programme

RSPH values and actively strives to have a diverse and inclusive workforce in a working environment free from discrimination.

To apply

Please email a copy of your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages. We are particularly interested in your events management, organisational, and administration skills, alongside any experience with Learning Management Systems, online events platforms, and training coordination experience.

Potential interview dates: 28/29 May, during working hours. Interviews will be in person at our London office. Please let us know on application if accommodations need to be made.

Interviews will be with our Educational Services Manager and Events Officer, followed by an informal staff panel.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we may only be able to contact those candidates who are called for an interview.

No agencies please.

Please do let us know if you require any adjustments to allow you to participate in this recruitment process.