Training Advisor for Jobs Growth Wales + Programmes

Description

Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion are seeking a Training Advisor to join the Work Based Learning team and support the delivery of Jobs Growth Wales Plus. JGW+ is a Welsh Government-funded programme for young people aged 16 to 19 who are referred through Working Wales. The programme helps young people engage in learning, gain work experience and progress into employment or further learning. The College delivers JGW+ as part of the B-WBL consortium, led by Pembrokeshire College.

Application Deadline

2 October 2026

Department

Work Based Learning

Location

Graig Campus

Compensation

£33,426 / year

Description

Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion are seeking a Training Advisor to join the Work Based Learning team and support the delivery of Jobs Growth Wales Plus. JGW+ is a Welsh Government-funded programme for young people aged 16 to 19 who are referred through Working Wales. The programme helps young people engage in learning, gain work experience and progress into employment or further learning. The College delivers JGW+ as part of the B-WBL consortium, led by Pembrokeshire College.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Working Wales and Consortium with the recruitment of learners.
• Ensure all JGW+ programme KPIs are met.
• To work closely with the Line Manager on all aspects of provision.
• Conduct and co-ordinate comprehensive induction programmes with learners.
• Co-ordinate and delivery centre based delivery sessions to groups of JGW+ learners
• To ensure the work placement employers of learners are informed of progress against all targets and attendance at classes at least every 61 days following the appropriate review guidance.
• Support and mentor the learners throughout their programme enabling them to complete successfully and signpost them to the next stage of learning or employment.
• Support the employer, provide feedback on progress on a regular basis, ensuring the employers continual commitment to the learner and the programme.
• Ensure effective liaison between managers, teachers, tutors and assessors to ensure each learner’s progress is such that they complete their qualification.
• Ensure that all administration/digital processes associated with the role are completed to the highest standards and on time.
• Complete all the necessary digital processes to ensure learners achieve and obtain their qualification.
• Maintain personal continuous professional development
• Assist in the preparation of, and contribute to the evaluation processes of the annual Work Based learning self-assessment report.
• Ensure the cross-cutting themes e.g. ESDGC, ESQs, Prevent and the Welsh language are incorporated into delivery and assessment processes.
• Utilise and maintain appropriate tracking using Maytas Hub.
• Act as a conduit between employers and the college ensuring that all business leads are referred to the BDI
• Ensure that the wellbeing and safeguarding of all learners are monitored closely and sign posted if appropriate
• Represent the college at events, networks and meetings, when required.
• Carry out any other duties as directed by the Principal/Chief Executive commensurate with the grade of the post at the initial place of work or other locations within the College.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential Criteria

• Level 3 Qualification or equivalent
• GCSE English at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent
• GCSE Mathematics at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent
• Competence in the use of a range of IT Systems and packages, including Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, Bespoke packages and cloud-based applications
• Good communicator with diplomacy and tact
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to work harmoniously with colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Good presentational skills
• Ability to travel across multiple destinations regularly in Carmarthenshire and surrounding areas

Desirable Criteria

• IOSH Managing Safely
• First Aid at Work
• PGCE
• Evidence of CPD that demonstrates engagement in activities to maintain up to date knowledge and skills of industry practices, products and equipment

Welsh Language Requirements

• Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 2 Essential
• Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 2 Essential

Persons are welcome to apply for posts in Welsh and applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Job Benefits

• You will receive 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 41 days holiday per year. You also receive an additional 4 days after 5 years service.
• Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 20%.
• Award-winning professional learning and development programme.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• Online and instore retail discounts

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At Coleg Sir Gar & Coleg Ceredigion, we inspire learners to fulfil potential and achieve excellence. To do this, we need the best employees to continue our culture of respect, unity and professionalism. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and areas of the community to the college.

Visit our dedicated page to find out more.

Disability Confident

Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion are proud to be a disability confident employer. As a result, we ensure our recruitment process is fully inclusive and accessible to all, communicate and promote all opportunities, anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments, support existing employees who acquire a disability or long term health condition to stay in work, and offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

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