Our Cardiff Academy Team is looking to employ a Learning & Development Trainer who will hybrid work, with a work base location at County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, CF10 4UW, whilst also being home based for a proportion of their time. This is a temporary post covering maternity leave, for a period of 15 months.

Our Cardiff Academy is part of our Human Resources Service, providing training opportunities for Council employees. The successful applicant will work as part of a team to deliver this first-class service.

About the job

You will deliver a broad range of courses, for example, First Aid, Corporate Induction, Application and Interview Techniques, and Recruitment & Selection Panel Training.

There is currently a strong focus of this role being on First Aid delivery, however as the team develops and other priorities for training evolve, the role may focus less on First Aid and more on delivery of other courses, as previously mentioned. You will receive training to be able to deliver all courses effectively.

What We Are Looking For From You

You will work closely with colleagues within the Academy to ensure training reflects the needs for each department and the content accurately reflects organisational requirements. Commencement of role will be August, 2025.

Additional information

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.

We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

If you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please contact John Latchem-Agnew (john.latchem-agnew2@cardiff.gov.uk)

Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website :

Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-

Job Category HR / Training / Safety

Department HR People Services

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Temporary