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Management Development and HR Training Manager
South Thames Colleges Group is seeking a Management Development and HR Training Manager to lead the development and delivery of high-quality management development and HR training programmes across the Group. This is a key role in strengthening leadership and management capability, promoting the consistent application of HR policies and management responsibilities, and embedding the Group’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion through effective management practice.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of management development programmes for new and existing managers, including workshops, training sessions and leadership programmes covering areas such as performance management, communication, recruitment, change management and team leadership.
- Provide one-to-one coaching and guidance, working closely with managers and HR to identify development needs and deliver targeted interventions.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of development programmes, using feedback, performance outcomes and impact assessments to drive continuous improvement.
- Develop and deliver training and initiatives that embed equality, diversity and inclusion within HR processes and leadership and management practice.
- Contribute to organisational development projects that strengthen workforce capability and engagement, and support the implementation of new policies, initiatives, systems and change programmes through effective training and development.
- Build strong relationships with managers and the Group Leadership Team, enabling you to support HR initiatives, College-focused activities and strategic action plans across the Group.
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Qualifications and Experience
- Proven and extensive expertise in designing and delivering management development programmes and HR training, with experience facilitating engaging workshops and professional development sessions.
- Strong understanding of HR, leadership and management development principles, alongside sound knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion practices and relevant legislation.
- MCIPD or an equivalent professional qualification, together with a recognised training, learning and development qualification.
- Experienced coach, able to support managers at different levels and build their confidence and capability.
- Excellent facilitation, presentation and communication skills, together with the ability to evaluate learning and development programmes and demonstrate their impact.
- Experience embedding equality, diversity and inclusion through management development and training, with the ability to influence and support positive cultural change.
- Collaborative and credible professional who can build strong relationships with managers and staff and work effectively with colleagues across the Group.
- Innovative in developing engaging learning experiences, proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement, and able to work independently, take ownership and deliver effectively against organisational priorities.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave of 37 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year and an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave.
- Excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
- Subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training.
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.


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About South Thames Colleges Group
South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.
Application Deadline
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 1st September 2026.
Interview Date
Interviews are to be held on Thursday 10th September 2026.
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