Job Description

CONTRACT:

12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

SALARY:

NJC Pay scale point 2-9 24,413.00 - 27,254.00 FTE, actual salary 13,096.76 - 14,620.86

CONTRACT TYPE:

22.5 hours per week, Term-time only plus 1 week directed holiday cover

HOURS OF WORK:

To be discussed at interview

CLOSING DATE:

Wednesday 15th October 2025

INTERVIEW DATE:

Tuesday 3rd November 2025

START DATE:

Monday 8th December 2025

The Smith Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check (this is a position working in regulated activity). The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding behaviour at all times. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches in accordance with KCSIE 2025.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Training Coordinator for a maternity cover contract, to work closely with the Head of Learning and Development. This is a vital role supporting the delivery of high-quality training across a growing, multi-service charitable organisation dedicated to improving the lives and life chances of children, young people, and their families.

As Training Coordinator, you will be the first point of contact for all internal and external training enquiries. You'll use data and insight to plan and coordinate training programmes and Learning & Development days, ensuring smooth organisation and delivery.

You'll also manage the Foundation's training diary, liaise with external training providers, and produce regular reports for the Head of Learning and Development on training uptake, compliance, costs, and outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting learning and development in a purpose-driven organisation making a real impact.

We are looking for someone with:

Administrative or coordinator experience, ideally within Learning and Development (L&D), or training environments.

Experience of managing training schedules or diaries, including booking venues, sending invites and coordinating attendance.

Strong IT skills.

High attention to detail and the ability to multitask simultaneously.

About Us:

At the William Henry Smith Foundation, we are dedicated to creating positive change through our work with children, young people, families and communities. Guided by our core values, we focus on fostering development, celebrating diversity, and achieving impactful outcomes.

Our Offer:

A friendly and inclusive working environment

Opportunities to truly enrich the lives of our children and young people and make a positive difference.

A Quality of Life and Well-being programme of activity, experiences and gifts

A competitive defined contribution pension scheme

An employee assistance healthcare cashback plan

Life Assurance Scheme (4x annual salary)

A full induction programme, including an outstanding network of support

A learning and development programme and CPD

Assistance with childcare savings and cycle to work scheme

Subscription to Head Space, Perks at Work and Discount for Teachers online apps which offers hundreds of discounts and benefits

50% towards the cost of branded work wear

Personal health and fitness training, and a financial advisory service

Free staff lunches and on-site parking

Staff Savings Scheme

Application Information:

Visits to the William Henry Smith Foundation are recommended.
For further information on this post please contact the HR department on email address: HR@thesmithfoundation.org.uk

All our roles are by application via TES.com.

Please apply by visiting our vacancies page on the Foundation website

https://thesmithfoundation.org.uk/our-vacancies/

(please note we do not accept CV's).

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 14.13 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Application question(s):

Are you available to attend interviews on Tuesday 4th November 2025
Work Location: In person