Regional Training Manager (Children's Residential Services)

Location: Home-based with regional travelSalary: Up to £45,000Type: Full-time

Are you an experienced Learning & Development leader with a passion for quality, compliance, and developing high-performing training teams?

We're partnering with a leading provider in the children's services sector to recruit a Regional Training Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on training delivery, driving learning excellence across a diverse regional portfolio.

As Regional Training Manager, you'll lead a team of Learning & Development professionals, ensuring the delivery of engaging, compliant, and high-quality learning programmes. Acting as the senior L&D representative across your region, you'll build strong stakeholder relationships, champion continuous improvement, and support organisational learning initiatives.

This role offers a blend of leadership and delivery responsibilities, with approximately 70% focused on management, quality assurance, and regional oversight and 30% dedicated to training delivery.

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• Lead, coach, and develop a team of regional L&D professionals.
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• Conduct regular performance reviews, supervision sessions, and development planning.
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• Support onboarding and ongoing professional development within the team.
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• Manage regional resource planning and training allocation.
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• Monitor and enhance training quality through observations, coaching, and feedback.
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• Analyse learner feedback and training data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
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• Ensure learning delivery aligns with relevant regulatory and industry standards.
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• Drive innovation in learning methodologies and training practices.
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• Partner with operational leaders and regional management teams to identify learning needs.
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• Collaborate with wider business functions to develop bespoke learning solutions.
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• Act as the regional point of contact for training-related matters.
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• Deliver core and specialist learning programmes.
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• Support operational requirements by providing training cover where needed.
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• Model engaging, inclusive, and learner-centred facilitation techniques.
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• Produce regional learning reports and performance insights.
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• Support audit readiness and regulatory requirements.
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• Ensure training activities align with company policies and compliance frameworks.
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We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

Significant experience in Learning & Development within Children's Residential Services

Experience leading and developing geographically dispersed teams

Strong understanding of training quality assurance, evaluation, and continuous improvement

Knowledge of regulated environments such as children's services

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Data-driven decision-making and reporting capabilities

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly

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• Children's residential care experience
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• Teaching, training, or coaching qualifications
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• Assessor or quality assurance qualifications
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• Learning Management System (LMS) experience
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• Experience supporting accreditation, inspection, or regulatory frameworks
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• Home-based role with autonomy and flexibility
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• Opportunity to shape learning quality and strategy across a large region
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• Leadership position within a growing and values-driven organisation
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• Competitive salary and benefits package
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