Leadership Programmes Training Manager x2

Vacancy title

Leadership Programmes Training Manager x2

Closing date

06/02/2026, 16:00

Advertising basis

Permanent

Actual starting salary

A non-negotiable starting salary of £37,111 will be offered to the successful candidate

Salary range or pay band

HEO £37,111 to £45,378

Allowances

No

Work pattern

Full time (applications are welcome from people who work part time, as part of a job share or who work full time)

Group

Corporate Services and Inspectorates

Directorate

People and Places

Branch

Leadership Programmes

Location (s)

Pan Wales

Purpose of post

Academi Wales is the national centre for leadership excellence for the public services in Wales. Academi Wales supports the development of individual and organisational leadership, with leadership being devolved and distributed across our public services, throughout networks and across geographical and sectoral boundaries. Academi Wales develops, delivers and evaluates a range of leadership development interventions including conferences and schools, programmes, short courses, masterclasses, customised learning support and facilitation, details of which can be found on its website

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We are actively seeking training development specialists, with an ability to contribute effectively within a high performing team. You will be involved in developing and delivering training (online and in person) which will support leaders to develop in a range of leadership and development models, programmes and workshops. The successful candidates will be expected to work across Wales delivering in person training. This will include overnight stays.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, innovative and capable of inspiring leaders from diverse backgrounds. An excellent communicator able to deliver complex information in a clear and easily understood way to different audiences. You will be required to be both proactive and reactive, assessing the skills and knowledge of leaders within the training room and determining what support is needed ‘in the moment’ to grow and develop these individuals during each session. You will be required to provide regular feedback and insights to the wider Academi Wales team on the trends, discussion points, challenges and opportunities posed during sessions to inform future business planning.

Key tasks

• High quality design & delivery of behavioural leadership workshops, short courses and programmes targeted at the specific audience segments identified as Senior and Top Tier Leaders; Leaders in the pipeline to Senior Leadership; and those in their early leadership career .

Plan, prioritise, and manage multiple training projects and initiatives within deadlines.

Provide timely feedback to the Leadership Programmes team on emerging themes, trends and observations from the delivery of interventions.

Develop new learning approaches, including blended or digital learning methods. Competent in the use of online facilitation tools (e.g. Microsoft Teams).

Develop and maintain a range of individual, team and organisational stakeholder relationships to promote a systematic and high-quality approach to leadership, management and organisational development across the Welsh public service.

Model positive leadership behaviours, inspire others, and promote a culture of continuous learning and development.

To support the Senior Leadership Development Managers with any bespoke client led organisational development programmes.

Development opportunities

As a trainer with Academi Wales it opens the door to exceptional professional growth by enabling you to collaborate with inspiring leaders from every level across the public and third sectors in Wales.

You will gain unique insights into leadership practices, develop a deeper understanding of organisational dynamics, and broaden your expertise through exposure to a wide range of perspectives and challenges.

This role places you at the centre of a vibrant network, offering opportunities to influence positive change and innovation throughout Wales.

Engaging directly with leaders and change-makers, you will build invaluable experience and drive your own career progression while making a real difference to the people of Wales.

Other vacancy related information

Candidate Requirements

Reserve List

A reserve list may be held for this opportunity. Any candidate who is successful in being offered a reserve status, will remain on the reserve list for 12 months.

High Number of applications

In the event of a large number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted against the lead assessment criterion Experience 1: “Significant, demonstrated experience of designing, delivering and facilitating inclusive leadership development programmes online and in person for leaders at all levels”. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.

Short Training Session

As part of the interview you will be asked to pre-prepare and then present a 20-minute leadership development training session to the panel. This will assess Experience 1 - “Significant, demonstrated experience of designing, delivering and facilitating inclusive leadership development programmes online and in person for leaders at all levels". More information will be provided in the invitations to that stage.

Desirable

The Following Qualities Are Desirable And Will Only Be Considered If Two Or More Candidates Receive The Same Score At The Application Or Interview Stage

• Ability to develop and deliver leadership programmes in Welsh

Associate, Chartered Membership or Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

Content creation for digital platforms such as scripts for video content and e-learning content [no technical knowledge is required this is about using existing tools to create content]

CVs

CVs will not be scored but will be used by the panel to gain a fuller understanding of your achievements, experience and employment history.

CVs should include employment history including experience and responsibilities, key achievements and qualifications / accreditations .

Travel and Overnight Stays

The posts will require regular travel across Wales including overnight stays. This will typically be overnight stays twice a month except for one week in February and one week at the end of June where 4 nights in succession will be required as successful candidates will have the exciting opportunity of supporting our annual Winter and Summer Schools.

Applications for Part Time Working

Applications from those wishing to work part time are strongly encouraged – a minimum of 20 hours per week / 40 hours per fortnight is required for each post.

CVs

CVs will not be scored but will be used by the panel to gain a fuller understanding of your achievements, experience and employment history.

CVs should include employment history including experience and responsibilities, key achievements and qualifications / accreditations .

Travel and Overnight Stays

The posts will require regular travel across Wales including overnight stays. This will typically be overnight stays twice a month except for one week in February and one week at the end of June where 4 nights in succession will be required as successful candidates will have the exciting opportunity of supporting our annual Winter and Summer Schools.

Applications for Part Time Working

Applications from those wishing to work part time are strongly encouraged – a minimum of 20 hours per week / 40 hours per fortnight is required for each post.

Vetting level

Basic

Number of posts

2

Contact point for further information regarding the post

aw.leadershipdevelopment@gov.wales - Elaine Jones

Welsh language requirements

3 - Welsh language skills are not essential for this post, they are however desirable and will be considered if two or more candidates receive the same score at the application or interview stage.

Understanding by reading

0 - No skills

Speaking and being understood

0 - No skills

Understanding by listening

0 - No skills

Writing and being understood

0 - No skills

Welsh Government, like all other Government Departments use Success Profiles when we recruit. For each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job. It raises performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.

The Selection Process And Stages Are

Evidence to provide

CV, Experience questions

Experience 1

Significant, demonstrated experience of designing, delivering and facilitating inclusive leadership development programmes online and in person for leaders at all levels.

Experience 2

Experience of planning, prioritising, and managing multiple training projects and leadership development initiatives, ensuring all activities are delivered effectively and to a high standard within agreed deadlines.

Experience 3

Experienced in providing timely, constructive feedback to senior leaders identifying and communicating emerging themes, trends, and key observations arising from the delivery of leadership interventions.

Experience 4

Experience in adult learning principles including accessible learning, coaching techniques, and experiential learning methods.

Strength 1

Explainer

Strength 2

Resilient

You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Civil Service. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules

If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

Nationality Requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
  
  

All Welsh Government staff are members of the Civil Service, and as a result are eligible for:

• Civil Service Pension Scheme
• 31 days annual leave (pro-rated for part time)
• training and development opportunities
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Smart Working flexible working arrangement

Green Car Scheme (subject to availability)

If you are an active Civil Service Pension member you can continue your membership throughout your employment with us.

If you are an active Civil Service Pension member you can continue your membership throughout your employment with us.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. Please see the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles on the Commission's website.

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and wish to make a complaint please email complaints@gov.wales . Please ensure that you refer to the vacancy reference number.

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Welsh Government, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: info@csc.gov.uk.

How To Apply

All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system.

Unless stated otherwise in the 'Other vacancy-related information for advert', the Welsh Government cannot offer Visa sponsorship. Welsh Government holds a Visa sponsorship licence, but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.

Applications are welcomed from people with a diverse range of lived and professional experiences. We are actively committed to becoming an increasingly diverse organisation which represents the diverse communities we serve. There are a number of Diversity networks that staff can participate in, which include the Disability Awareness and Support Staff Network; Minority Ethnic Staff Network; Mind Matters (Mental health and well-being); PRISM (LGBTI+), Women Together and the Neurodivergence Network.

If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email our recruitment team. You can:

• request an application pack in an alternative format

request a recruitment adjustment to help you submit your application

Use the 'Apply' button to submit your application. You will be asked to register if you don't have an account or sign in if you do. Registration takes a few minutes and you will need an email address.

You should check your Application Centre regularly for updates to your application. Please also check your spam/junk folder in case any communication regarding your application and/or assessment details finds its way there.

Once you've registered for an account and logged in, you'll be taken to the online application form. You must complete this and submit it before the deadline on the closing date. We will not consider an incomplete application form.

If you would like to apply for this vacancy in Welsh, please use the Change Language link on this page. We welcome applications in Welsh, and applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Please see the candidate guidance for more information on the recruitment process.

For information on Civil Service Success Profiles please click here .

For TS to G6 recruitment schemes:

When presenting your evidence, you may find it useful to consider the expectations of the grade as set out in the Grade Description as well as the main responsibilities that are essential for the role.

Use the 'Apply' button to submit your application. You will be asked to register if you don't have an account or sign in if you do. Registration takes a few minutes and you will need an email address.

You should check your Application Centre regularly for updates to your application. Please also check your spam/junk folder in case any communication regarding your application and/or assessment details finds its way there.

Once you've registered for an account and logged in, you'll be taken to the online application form. You must complete this and submit it before the deadline on the closing date. We will not consider an incomplete application form.

If you would like to apply for this vacancy in Welsh, please use the Change Language link on this page. We welcome applications in Welsh, and applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Please see the candidate guidance for more information on the recruitment process.

For information on Civil Service Success Profiles please click here .

For TS to G6 recruitment schemes:

When presenting your evidence, you may find it useful to consider the expectations of the grade as set out in the Grade Description as well as the main responsibilities that are essential for the role.