At Cadent we’re excited to be part of the future of UK energy! We’ve got a clear roadmap that will drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.
We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers whom we put at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role
At Cadent we are committed to developing the next generation of field force professionals. As the lead for our Field Force Apprenticeship programmes, you will use your expertise in apprenticeships (including the relevant accreditations) together with your passion and dedication to provide excellence in learning and development solutions to deliver ‘best in class’ programmes for Cadent.
You will be the face of the Future Field Force programmes promoting them internally and externally. Working with a range of stakeholders across the business to provide an excellent learning experience and deliver engaged, competent employees into the business.
Working collaboratively across HR and the business you will be responsible for the effective delivery of the Future Talent employee learning cycle. You will be managing and delivering all Future Talent Programme activity, end to end, ensuring that all OFSTED and internal/external requirements are met whilst working towards becoming an award-winning Future Talent Programme provider of choice.
What you'll get to work on
- Proposing and leading on the implementation of end-to-end Future Talent & Development solutions/programmes to meet business requirements, now and in the future
- Ensuring the appropriate Talent & Development interventions are created and implemented, this includes but is not limited to; training plans, schemes of work, assessment plans, building curricula and accreditations.
- Ensuring apprenticeship and other development programmes are compliant with both Cadent and external frameworks, guidelines and policies.
- Ensuring compliance of, and operating within, ESFA external funding contract requirements.
What are we looking for
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Experience with IQA to ensure that assessment practices are consistent, fair, and reliable
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Proven experience in Learning programme design particularly Future Talent Programme design (in an Operational business)
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Proven specialist knowledge and experience of working under OFSTED/ESFA requirements and managing end to end Apprenticeship related activity (preferably in an Organisation that is on the RoATP)
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Excellent leadership, management and influencing/negotiating skills to build and maintain effective relationships across all stakeholder groups to deliver business outcomes
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Full Valid Driving Licence
What’s In It For You
Here at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves. For this role in particular we can offer:
- Funding and support towards completing qualifications
- Ample opportunity for progression within the business
- Mentoring and guidance opportunities
Why Join Us
We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:
- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
- Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:
- Flexible working
- Strong commitments to ED&I
- Generous family provision policies
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more
- My Offers membership card – offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a ‘Gympass’ scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships
We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what’s possible for the role.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement listed?
Understanding, learning, and celebrating what makes us different, as well as what we have in common, is good for us as individuals and enables us to work better together as one team. Cadent is committed to being an equitable and diverse employer that fosters an inclusive culture for all our employees, therefore, all our employment decisions are assessed based on qualifications, merit, and business need. So, if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – You may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.
As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to champion inclusion in the workplace and ensure to provide an environment that is accessible to all and supports individuals throughout their journey with Cadent. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.
We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability) and the Cadent Military Community can’t wait to welcome you!
Circle Back Initiative
As an active and proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we aim to ensure that all candidates receive a response to their application, regardless of the outcome.
We will be receiving applications until the specified date above, though Cadent retains the right to close this vacancy early without prior notification, so it is advisable to complete your application at your earliest convenience.
Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.
What’s next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon.To learn more about Cadent and what we do, visit our website at Home | Cadent (cadentgas.com)
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About Disability Confident
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