Operative Development Coordinator

Job Role: Operative Development Coordinator
Location: Midlands and UK Wide Travel
Employment Type: Full Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’s in it for you
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you are not just taking a job, you are starting a career with real support behind it.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development and progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP and mental health support and counselling services
Cycle to Work scheme
Discount club including supermarkets, phone bills, gyms and more
Life assurance cover
Long service recognition
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role
As an Operative Development Coordinator, you will play a key role in organising, coordinating and delivering training and development across Ipsum Water. You will manage the induction process, support ongoing training programmes and ensure operatives are progressing through the Technical Development Framework.

You will work closely with the Operative Development Manager, HR and Talent teams and operational stakeholders to build a highly skilled, safe and professional workforce aligned to the Ipsum Way.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and delivering the full employee induction process
• Liaising with HR and Talent teams on new starters and training requirements
• Supporting apprentice programmes and development pathways
• Arranging and facilitating internal and external training
• Organising on site training across operational activities such as CCTV surveys, drainage repairs and infiltration
• Managing off site and compliance-based training including systems, audits and client requirements
• Tracking and updating employee progress using the Technical Development Framework capability matrix
• Supporting development of the Ipsum Trained programme
• Collaborating with PMO and external providers to ensure mandatory training compliance
• Working with operational teams to align training with business needs
• Supporting the development of training plans for operatives of all skill levels
• Coaching and mentoring operatives to support performance and career progression

About you
You will be an organised and proactive individual with strong communication skills and a passion for developing people. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities while working collaboratively across teams.

• Key skills and experience:
• Experience with project management approaches and tools
• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring capability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing demands
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Self motivated with a positive and professional attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to delivering high standards of safety, quality and service

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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Next steps
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Careers Team for more information.