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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Head Of Training jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 28 Head Of Training jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Head Of Training do?

  Learning and development managers are responsible for the creation and delivery of bespoke leadership, management, business and personal progression training programmes to expand on the talents and skills across all employees at all levels within an organisation.

  Tasks required include:

  • Determines staffing needs.
  • Oversees the preparation of job descriptions, drafts advertisements and interviews candidates.
  • Oversees the monitoring of employee performance and career development needs.
  • Provides or arranges for provision of training courses.
  • Undertakes industrial relations negotiations with employees’ representatives or trades unions.
  • Develops and administers salary, health and safety and promotion policies.
  • Examines and reports on company and departmental structures, chains of command, information flows, etc. and evaluates efficiency of existing operations.
  • Considers alternative work procedures to improve productivity.
  • Stays abreast of relevant legislation, considers its impact on the organisation’s HR strategy and recommends appropriate action.

• What are the entry requirements for a Head Of Training?

  There are no pre-set entry standards, although entry is most common with a degree or equivalent qualification. Relevant experience is important and internal promotion to management is possible. Off and on-the-job training is provided, and professional qualifications are available. Apprenticeships are available. NVQs/SVQs in relevant subjects are available at levels 3, 4 and 5.