Training Manager

Job Role

Job Role :
Training Manager

Working Hours : 40 hours per week

Salary : 40000 per annum

Location :
Anchor Group Services Head Office - Carlton House Chester Business Park CH3 9QE

Reporting to :
Operations Director

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Anchor Group Services as Training Manager leading the next phase of development for our in-house learning function the Anchor Academy.

Following a period of significant growth we are looking for a proactive and experienced training professional to drive forward our training strategy ensuring our people have the skills confidence and compliance to deliver exceptional service across our national operations.

This is a hands‑on field‑based role that combines the strategic oversight of company‑wide training with direct course delivery. You will work closely with senior leadership team and operations to embed a strong learning culture supporting our continued success and growth.

A company car will be provided and you should be based within the Northwest with flexibility to travel nationally when required.

• Lead the design and delivery of the Annual Training Plan ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Deliver engaging compliant and impactful training across security cleaning and parking divisions.
• Partner with managers and HR to identify skills gaps and implement targeted learning solutions.
• Oversee company induction and onboarding to ensure consistent standards across all contracts.
• Develop and grow the Anchor Academy as a recognised and revenue‑generating training division.
• Deliver licence‑linked and vocational qualifications (e.g. SIA First Aid Mental Health First Aid).
• Support the creation of blended and e‑learning content maximising digital tools and technology.

• Recognised training qualification which could include CIPD or assessor and / or IQA qualification.
• Proven experience in a training management or L&D leadership role ideally within facilities management security or cleaning sectors.
• SIA licence knowledge or instructor experience ideally able to support licence‑linked training compliance.
• First Aid and Mental Health First Aid instructor certification (or equivalent recognised qualifications).
• Experience designing and delivering vocational and compliance‑focused training for operational teams.
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance British Standards and industry regulations relevant to security cleaning and parking services.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Commercially aware with experience managing budgets or revenue‑generating training programmes.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and familiar with LMS platforms and digital learning tools.
• Full UK driving licence

• Company car
• Laptop and mobile phone
• 25 days holiday per annum 8 bank holidays
• Auto Enrolment Pension
• Stream access to pay as you earn it
• Cycle to Work Scheme Available
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24 / 7 including access to counselling
• Hospital Saturday Fund
• Reward and Recognition awards

If you think you have what it takes APPLY NOW and well be in touch.