The Management and Leadership Training lead will oversee and actively contribute to design, deliver, and evaluate blended training programmes to develop the skills and capabilities of managers and leaders. The role combines leadership of a small team alongside hands on contribution to the training cycle. It focuses on equipping managers with the skills and tools to lead effectively, enhance team performance, and achieve organisational objectives and supporting the underpinning leadership culture at Thames Water. Specifically, this role will take the lead on delivery of phase 2 of our preferred leadership development initiative, the Living Leader, whilst also leading the implementation of a management skills learning offer. The audience base will come from across the business.

What you’ll be doing as a Management & Leadership Skills Training Lead

  • Lead and manage a small team
  • Take ownership of, and act as the principal expert at Thames Water for the development of management and leadership skills
  • Monitor and manage the implementation and attendance of training and ensure consistency in quality across all programmes.
  • Develop engaging and interactive training programmes, including workshops, webinars, and, with the support of our digital learning design team,  e-learning modules
  • Tailor training content to align with organisational goals, industry trends, and team-specific requirements
  • Facilitate management and leadership training sessions using various instructional methods (e.g., role-plays, case studies, group discussions).
  • Provide one-to-one coaching and mentoring to managers when needed within formal training environments
  • Implement continuous improvement strategies based on evaluation results and feedback.
  • Present reports and insights on training outcomes to senior stakeholders.
  • Work closely with Learning Consultancy, People Team leads, department heads, and senior leadership to understand organisational needs.
  • Advocate for a culture of continuous learning within the organisation.

Base Location: Reading - Hybrid

Working Pattern: 36 Hours

What you should bring to the role

  • Proven experience in management training & leadership development with the full remit of skills in scope, with broad experience in a senior managerial capacity
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Experience designing and delivering new training programmes for large scale roll-outs in complex business environments
  • Degree in Business, HR, Education or equivalent in experience
  • Advanced facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
  • Excellent communication skills

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary from £50,000 to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
  • Car Allowance
  • Annual Bonus
  • Generous Pension Scheme through AON
  • Private Medical Health Care
  • Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.