BUSINESS FUNCTION: People
SALARY: £72,462.85 per annum
ROLE TYPE: Onsite
HOURS: 37 per week
LOCATION: Leeds/Manchester

Proven leadership skills, a passion for developing people, and a track record in delivering high-quality training are must-haves. You’ll bring:

• A Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience in managing training programmes)
• Safety-critical competence and at least 3 years’ operational experience.
• Experience of managing apprenticeships or working in further education.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence others.
• Confidence in using data and feedback to improve training.
• A collaborative approach – working with others to make training better, faster, and more impactful

• Leading, coaching, and developing a high performing training team, ensuring consistently high standards.
• Managing all aspects of people leadership - recruitment, onboarding, performance, and wellbeing.
• Designing, delivering, and improving training programmes that meet operational, safety, and regulatory needs.
• Acting as curriculum lead for apprenticeships, ensuring programmes are modern, inclusive, and effective.
• Embedding safeguarding practices in every part of our training.
• Maintaining compliance with OFSTED, ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency), and internal standards.
• Using digital tools and modern learning techniques to keep training engaging and effective.
• Building strong relationships with operational leaders, safety teams, auditors, and other stakeholders.
  About you

Proven leadership skills, a passion for developing people, and a track record in delivering high-quality training are must-haves. You’ll bring:

• A Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience in managing training programmes)
• Safety-critical competence and at least 3 years’ operational experience.
• Experience of managing apprenticeships or working in further education.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence others.
• Confidence in using data and feedback to improve training.
• A collaborative approach – working with others to make training better, faster, and more impactful.

What’s in it for you? At Northern, we don’t just value our people - we go the extra mile to support them. Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:

• Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. Plus 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
• Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
• Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
• Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
• Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business you’re in.
• Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. That’s why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards, recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.