Training Manager
Location: Stockport (Head Office) / Hybrid / UK Travel Required
Employment Type: Permanent position
About Learnd
learn is a specialist in Building Management Systems (BMS), helping customers optimise buildings for performance, sustainability, and smart operation. We are committed to developing the very best engineers in the industry, investing in technical growth and progression, and fostering a culture where people thrive at every stage of their career.
Role Purpose
We are looking for an organised, proactive Training Manager to coordinate and drive our technical training programmes. You’ll ensure our engineers receive the right learning experiences to grow whether they are apprentices, new hires, or senior specialists expanding their skills. This role does not involve delivering training, but instead focuses on coordinating, tracking, improving, and driving development across the business.
Key Responsibilities- Manage and coordinate all training programmes, including apprenticeships and early careers pathways, product and manufacturer training, internal system training and technical development.
- Track and record all training activity, certifications, and progress.
- Build and maintain relationships with colleges, manufacturers, and training partners.
- Ensure compliance with apprenticeship standards, documentation, and funding requirements.
- Work closely with line managers across the UK to support ongoing development.
- Ensure individual training plans reflect real, stretching work experience across sectors, systems, and project types.
- Engage senior engineers to support skills transfer, mentoring, and coaching.
- Support the implementation of competency frameworks and clear technical career pathways.
- Promote a visible learning culture where development is valued at every stage of a career.
- Help position learnd as the best place in the BMS industry to develop and grow.
- Gather feedback, track outcomes, and continuously improve training programmes.
Travel Requirement
While our main office is in Stockport, this role does not need to be office-based. You will, however, travel regularly across the UK to visit regions, worksites, apprentices, line managers and training providers. Being visible and connected with teams is essential, and a company car or car allowance is provided.
What Success Looks Like
- Clear progression pathways are in place and understood.
- Training is structured, logged, and consistent across the UK.
- Apprentices feel supported, mentored, and are retained.
- Senior engineers actively support development.
- learnd becomes recognised as the leading place to build a BMS career.
Essential Experience & Skills Required
- Strong organisational and coordination skills.
- Experience in training administration, apprenticeships, people development, or similar.
- Ability to engage and influence multiple stakeholders.
- Confident managing and tracking multiple training pathways.
- Passionate about technical development and helping people progress.
Package & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company Vehicle
- Pension Scheme
- Death in Service policy
- Enhanced sickness, maternity, paternity, and parental leave policies
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
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