At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate. We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area. And we have huge ambitions. Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come. So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.
Are you looking for an opportunity to deliver positive impacts for our colleagues?
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced People Management Trainer to join our People & Culture Directorate on a 12 month fixed term contract. Base location can be Exeter/Bristol or Redhills. This role requires considerable travel across the Pennon Group with potential for overnight stays. You will receive a competitive salary between £45,000 - £50,000 plus excellent benefits package.
About the role:
- Reporting to the Inclusion and Employee Relations Lead, the People Management Trainer will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering a comprehensive training programme for line managers to enhance their employee relations (ER) capabilities.
- The People Management Trainer will help build confidence and capability among our line managers to create a respectful, fair, and people-centred working environments.
- In this pivotal role, they will lead the design, development, and delivery of an engaging and forward-thinking training programme that strengthens our approach to employee relations (ER).
- They will help managers understand evolving support structures, navigate complex ER matters with empathy and clarity, and actively contribute to a positive and inclusive employee experience.
- This is a 12-month fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity, ideal for someone passionate about people management, ER and inclusive leadership
What you will be doing:
- Design and deliver a forward-thinking internal training programme
- Create inclusive, accessible, and engaging learning content
- Facilitate interactive, in-person training experiences
- Develop and maintain a suite of practical learning resources
- Track and evaluate training reach and impact
- Partner with colleagues across People Services, IT, Communications, and operational teams
- Champion a culture of continuous learning, curiosity, and capability-building
What we are looking for:
- Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to connect with, engage, and inspire diverse audiences
- Strong organisational and project management capabilities
- Proven ability to design and deliver inclusive, accessible learning content
- Collaborative stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence in working alongside both internal colleagues and external partners to co-create solutions.
- Skilled at translating complex employee relations topics into real-world, values-aligned learning that supports managers in leading with fairness and empathy.
- Experience working in changeable environments, ideally supporting teams through organisational transformation
- Strong understanding of Employee Relations legislation, practices, employment law and policies.
- Full UK Driving Licence essential.
What's in it for you:
- We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing support and development for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.
- In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays, with an option to buy / sell leave offering you extra flexibility
- Take up to 26 weeks’ additional maternity leave
- A company car or cash for car allowance
- A company bonus
- Private Medical Insurance
- Competitive Contributory Pension
- Invest in Pennon through our employee Sharesave scheme
- Shared parental leave
- Look after your wellbeing through our Champion Health support platform
- Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers
- Enjoy access to thousands of deals and discounts on supermarkets, online retailer, travel, eating out, cinema, gyms and more through Perkbox
Closing Date: 16th May 2025
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness. Our core values which are essential to our success are: Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on. Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way. Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.