[Hiring] Training Manager @Realise

Role Description

We're looking for a Transport Training Manager to lead the delivery of our Route to Success programme and commercial transport training operations across the East of England. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Transport Training Academy, supporting learners to gain their Category D licence and progress into rewarding careers within the passenger transport sector.

Working closely with transport operators, trainers and driving instructors, you'll be responsible for ensuring high-quality programme delivery, strong learner outcomes and excellent employer engagement across Lincolnshire, the North East and surrounding areas.

Programme & Operational Management

• Lead the Route to Success delivery team, ensuring a high-quality learner experience throughout the programme.
• Oversee delivery of all contract outputs and ensure learners achieve successful outcomes.
• Monitor learner, team and contract performance data to ensure KPIs and contractual targets are achieved.
• Ensure operational compliance with all regulatory requirements, including Health & Safety and DVSA standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across programme delivery and learner outcomes.

Team Leadership

• Manage the performance of classroom trainers and driving instructors.
• Provide coaching, support and direction to team members to drive learner achievement and satisfaction.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, observations and one-to-one meetings.
• Foster a positive culture focused on quality, accountability and learner success.

Learner & Employer Engagement

• Ensure learners receive an effective onboarding experience and are fully prepared for their learning journey.
• Support learners throughout their programme, from enrolment through to licence achievement and employment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with passenger transport operators across the region.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employer partners regarding recruitment and learner progression.
• Represent Realise at employer, industry and stakeholder events.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing training teams within the PCV (bus driving) sector.
• Experience delivering or overseeing classroom-based and practical driver training programmes.
• Strong understanding of learner journeys, achievement and progression into employment.
• Experience managing contract delivery and performance within a regulated environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on learner and employer experience.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with employers and external stakeholders.
• Experience monitoring performance data and driving continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-focused approach.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus public and bank holidays
• Birthday and Christmas Eve off
• Flexible working
• Health Shield scheme
• Life insurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Sick pay
• Bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Programme

Company Description

• Realise is one of the leading Passenger Transport training providers.
• We are specialists in the sectors where we have deep expertise, including transport, business skills, adult education, and more.
• Our mission has always been clear, to deliver great training programmes.
• We promote the wellbeing of all our learners and our employees and are fully committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and fulfilling our Prevent Duty obligations.
• Please be aware that all successful applicants will undergo a DBS and online search check at the job offer stage. We request proof of qualifications and the Right to Work in the UK.
• Realise is committed to investing in the latest technology to support our learners and teams. As part of our quality assurance and training processes, we may occasionally record audio and visual content. By applying, you acknowledge and accept this as part of our working environment.
• Realise have been in business over 35 years from our humble roots in Sheffield, to over 500 employees UK-wide. We are proud of be a part of the AQA charity group.