L&D Trainer (Facilitator)

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about facilitating training and fostering a learning culture in a prison environment?

Purpose of the Job:

The Learning and Development Trainer will play a key role in supporting the Learning & Development Manager to create a learning culture within the establishment. You’ll be responsible for scheduling, delivering, and coordinating training sessions to enhance staff development, ensure compliance with statutory and mandatory requirements, and improve retention and engagement across the workforce.

Main Responsibilities:

• Deliver Initial Training Courses (ITCs) for operational and non-operational staff, ensuring content is up to date and engaging.

• Provide support to SMEs during training, including areas like Health & Safety and HR, and deliver content as needed.

• Coordinate upskilling and refresher sessions for existing staff and assist with the Development Programme for PCOs and OSOs.

• Assist with planning and delivering statutory and mandatory training to maintain certification.

• Work closely with the L&D Manager to improve recruitment, retention, learning, and development practices.

Key Accountabilities:

• Organize and manage ITC schedules and SME allocation.

• Enhance staff engagement in learning and development, driving positive feedback.

• Monitor and review statutory training compliance.

• Contribute to the delivery of learning pathways for the workforce.

Dimensions:

• Facilitate up to 6 ITC intakes per year, covering PCOs and OSOs.

• Assist with coordination of the annual refresher programme for up to 450 staff.

• Support up to 12 non-custodial inductions per year.

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

• Resilient, resourceful, and able to facilitate interactive training.

• Strong communication and listening skills.

• Excellent organizational abilities and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Able to build strong working relationships across various departments.

• Experience delivering training in a custodial or similar environment (desirable).

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. 

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. 

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.  

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.