A rare opportunity has opened up for the right individual to join KOOSA Kids as Training & Development Manager. KOOSA Kids are the leading provider of high quality, fun & affordable before school, after school and holiday childcare across Berkshire, Greater London, Hampshire & Surrey.

At KOOSA Kids we recognise that our team are our biggest asset. As a real people champion, the Training & Development Manager, will drive all aspects of our employee retention strategy by promoting employee engagement and facilitating continued professional development across our teams. Supported by the Head of Business Services and Head of Operations, you will deliver first class training and development opportunities to the staff across our after school clubs, breakfast clubs and holiday clubs as well as our dedicated Head Office Team. This role is based from our Head Office in Camberley, Surrey (GU15).

The Role

The Training & Development Manager will identify and develop talent within the business, embedding KOOSA Kids core values, mission & vision and ensuring KOOSA Kids employees feel valued throughout their time with us. You will enhance employee performance, boost productivity, minimise employee turnover and improve overall company culture.

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience within Learning and Development, you must have worked closely with senior management, have experience of creating, leading and delivering training programmes and identifying needs. You will have an approachable personality and be highly personable! In this hands-on role, you will lead by example, providing regular on-site training and support our staff directly during club sessions, showcasing best practise and inspiring your colleagues.

Underpinning everything you do, will be the desire to ensure an outstanding level of childcare is delivered across our after school, breakfast and holiday clubs, in-line with KOOSA Kids policies and Ofsted standards, and that the children in our care are provided with a safe and secure environment where they can explore, grow and have fun!

Skills & Experience

• At least 3-5 years solid experience in a Learning & Development or related HR managerial position
• Proven success in developing employees through set progression pathways
• Experience of coaching, supporting and mentoring employees, helping staff learn new skills and develop existing ones
• Be a people person with fantastic communication skills
• Have the ability to motivate others to deliver to the highest standards
• Be inspirational, bringing fun and creativeness to the team
• Be confident in creating, writing and delivering inspirational training programmes
• Have an engaging, empathetic and energetic nature
• Be reliable and committed to driving high standards at all times
• Experience in a Childcare, Early Years or Playwork setting is preferred but not essential
• Hold a valid Paediatric First Aid Training Certificate or be willing to obtain one
• Full driving license with access to your own vehicle essential
• Have the ability to be cleared for an enhanced DBS check

Company benefits

• Company laptop & mobile phone
• Business mileage reimbursement
• Company pension
• Discounted childcare
• Social activities
• Professional development
• Career progression & support gaining recognisable qualifications nationwide

Hours

Full Time, Monday - Friday 9:30am - 6:00pm plus additional hours during school holidays

Apply today to join our fun & energetic team.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £34,000.00-£37,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person