Training and Development Specialist
| Posting date: | 16 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £33,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | from £30,000 + tax free bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 July 2025 |
| Location: | West Sussex, BN43 5FF |
| Company: | HIT Training Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | ORG4335-KW1332734ShoTADS |
Summary
Shape the Future of Early Years Education with Connect2Care
Salary: from £30,000
Contract: 12-month maternity cover
Location: Remote with occasional travel
Start date: August 2025
Are you passionate about empowering the next generation of Early Years professionals? At Connect2Care, we believe that every child deserves the best start, and that begins with exceptional educators.
We’re looking for a dynamic Training and Development Specialist to join our remote team, developing apprentices as they grow into capable, confident leaders in Early Years education. With occasional travel for team meetings or training, this is a home-based role that offers flexibility, purpose, and the chance to make a lasting difference.
What You’ll Do:
Design and deliver impactful learning through digital, blended, and face-to-face experiences.
Coach and mentor learners to achieve their goals with confidence and clarity.
Create meaningful resources and training materials that connect theory to real-world Early Years settings.
Assess progress and celebrate achievements, while tailoring support to individual needs.
Champion continuous development, measuring impact and adapting learning where needed.
What You’ll Bring:
Experience delivering Early Years apprenticeship programmes in blended, digital, and face-to-face formats.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Early Years Manager or Deputy Manager.
Ideally, a Level 5 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent).
A Level 3 Teaching qualification and Level 3 TAQA (or equivalent).
A natural coach and motivator with strong communication and tech skills.
Bonus: Experience developing learning content and digital resources.
Why Join Us?
This isn’t just a training role, it’s a chance to inspire and guide the next generation of Early Years professionals. At Connect2Care, we’re committed to your development too, offering:
Ongoing training and professional development
Supportive peer coaching and collaboration
A flexible, values-led working environment
A strong team culture built on purpose, integrity and care
Additional benefits:
Starting salary from £30,000
Quarterly tax-free bonus through our Employee Ownership Trust – when company targets are met, everyone shares in the reward
25 days’ holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
Buy/sell up to 5 days’ extra leave
Healthcare and wellbeing support (cash plan, hospital fast track, GP access, counselling, and more)
Enhanced sick pay and life cover (subject to eligibility)
Why Connect2Care?
At Connect2Care, you’ll be part of the UK’s leading specialist training provider for the adult care, healthcare, early years and funeral service sectors. You’ll join a national team of industry experts who are passionate about passing on their knowledge and helping others succeed.
We’re also proud to be a Disability Confident and Living Wage employer, committed to creating an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone can thrive.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply online today, or you can get in touch at careers@hittraining.co.uk to learn more about the role and flexible working. If you’d like to chat about reasonable adjustments or any support you need during the application process, let us know!
This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check as part of our commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Salary: from £30,000
Contract: 12-month maternity cover
Location: Remote with occasional travel
Start date: August 2025
Are you passionate about empowering the next generation of Early Years professionals? At Connect2Care, we believe that every child deserves the best start, and that begins with exceptional educators.
We’re looking for a dynamic Training and Development Specialist to join our remote team, developing apprentices as they grow into capable, confident leaders in Early Years education. With occasional travel for team meetings or training, this is a home-based role that offers flexibility, purpose, and the chance to make a lasting difference.
What You’ll Do:
Design and deliver impactful learning through digital, blended, and face-to-face experiences.
Coach and mentor learners to achieve their goals with confidence and clarity.
Create meaningful resources and training materials that connect theory to real-world Early Years settings.
Assess progress and celebrate achievements, while tailoring support to individual needs.
Champion continuous development, measuring impact and adapting learning where needed.
What You’ll Bring:
Experience delivering Early Years apprenticeship programmes in blended, digital, and face-to-face formats.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Early Years Manager or Deputy Manager.
Ideally, a Level 5 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent).
A Level 3 Teaching qualification and Level 3 TAQA (or equivalent).
A natural coach and motivator with strong communication and tech skills.
Bonus: Experience developing learning content and digital resources.
Why Join Us?
This isn’t just a training role, it’s a chance to inspire and guide the next generation of Early Years professionals. At Connect2Care, we’re committed to your development too, offering:
Ongoing training and professional development
Supportive peer coaching and collaboration
A flexible, values-led working environment
A strong team culture built on purpose, integrity and care
Additional benefits:
Starting salary from £30,000
Quarterly tax-free bonus through our Employee Ownership Trust – when company targets are met, everyone shares in the reward
25 days’ holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
Buy/sell up to 5 days’ extra leave
Healthcare and wellbeing support (cash plan, hospital fast track, GP access, counselling, and more)
Enhanced sick pay and life cover (subject to eligibility)
Why Connect2Care?
At Connect2Care, you’ll be part of the UK’s leading specialist training provider for the adult care, healthcare, early years and funeral service sectors. You’ll join a national team of industry experts who are passionate about passing on their knowledge and helping others succeed.
We’re also proud to be a Disability Confident and Living Wage employer, committed to creating an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone can thrive.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply online today, or you can get in touch at careers@hittraining.co.uk to learn more about the role and flexible working. If you’d like to chat about reasonable adjustments or any support you need during the application process, let us know!
This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check as part of our commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
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