Training Manager at East Sussex County Council

Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

63598.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Strategic Development, Training Delivery, Budget Management, Partnership Working, Communication, Influencing, Analytical Abilities, Safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Wellbeing, CQC Compliance, Care Act, Team Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Are you passionate about developing people, improving practice and shaping the future of Adult Social Care? If so, apply now! We’re looking for an experienced Training Manager to lead the strategic development and delivery of a large and diverse learning programme. This is a high-impact leadership role where your work will directly support better outcomes for residents and help to develop a skilled, confident workforce As Training Manager, you’ll lead the Adult Social Care training programme, overseeing around 700 courses for 12,000 learners each year. You will be one of two training managers, employed for 22.2 hours per week. You’ll manage a skilled team of training consultants and administrators, work closely with operational services, commissioners, providers and health partners, and ensure our training is high-quality, compliant, innovative and future-focused. You’ll shape learning across key areas including Safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty safeguards, Leadership & Management, Wellbeing, CQC compliance and the Care Act, translating national policy into meaningful practice on the ground. Who we are looking for: A Level 6 qualification in Social Care and Health related professions Experience in working in Adult Social Care and Health, learning, development, and strategy delivery Proven leadership, budget management and partnership working skills Communication, influencing and analytical abilities A commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice Why join us? At East Sussex County Council, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation where learning and development genuinely matters. You’ll have the opportunity to influence, lead meaningful change and support a workforce that makes a real difference every day. If you’re ready to lead, inspire and shape learning across Adult Social Care and Health, we’d love to hear from you. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification focusing on criteria 1-8 inclusively, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI. Interviews will take place in person at County Hall, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1UE. Interviews will be taking place on 12 March 2026. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact: Sara Lewes, Head of Service, ASC Training, Workforce and Organisational Development. sara.lewis@eastsussex.gov.uk email to request a MS teams call or phone call. Choose East Sussex! Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Responsibilities

The Training Manager will lead the Adult Social Care training programme, overseeing approximately 700 courses for 12,000 learners annually, while managing a team of training consultants and administrators. This role involves shaping learning across key areas like Safeguarding, compliance, and leadership, ensuring training is high-quality, compliant, and future-focused.