South Thames Colleges Group
Management Development and HR Training Manager
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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.
You will 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. You will provide one-to-one coaching and guidance, working closely with managers and HR to identify development needs and deliver targeted interventions. You will also evaluate the effectiveness and impact of development programmes, using feedback, performance outcomes and impact assessments to drive continuous improvement.
A key part of the role will be developing and delivering training and initiatives that embed equality, diversity and inclusion within HR processes and leadership and management practice. You will 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. Building strong relationships with managers and the Group Leadership Team will be central to the role, enabling you to support HR initiatives, College-focused activities and strategic action plans across the Group.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of management development programmes for new and existing managers.
- Provide one-to-one coaching and guidance to managers and HR.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of development programmes.
- Develop and deliver training and initiatives that embed equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Contribute to organisational development projects.
- Build strong relationships with managers and the Group Leadership Team.
Requirements
- Proven and extensive expertise in designing and delivering management development programmes and HR training.
- Strong understanding of HR, leadership and management development principles.
- 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.
- Excellent facilitation, presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to evaluate learning and development programmes and demonstrate their impact.
- Experience embedding equality, diversity and inclusion through management development and training.
- Collaborative and credible professional who can build strong relationships with managers and staff.
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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 with significant employer financial contribution.
- Subsidised sports facilities.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
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. We are one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and are an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities.
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.
Due Diligence Checks
Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
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