Learning & Development Training Specialist

Join our team at Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM), the largest light rail network in the UK!

We’re looking for a Learning & Development Training Specialist to join the People team on a fixed term contract, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of customer experience s exciting contract offers the chance to create innovative, high-impact learning that empowers our people to deliver exceptional service every day. No two days will be the same as you design and deliver engaging programmes that truly make a difference.

Working closely with the Customer Directorate and partnering with the L&D Manager, you’ll collaborate with passionate stakeholders to bring our customer service and leadership strategies to life. Your creativity and expertise will help build a culture of continuous improvement, inspiring teams to grow, thrive, and feel supported to be at their best.

• Identify learning needs by working closely with KAM learners and key stakeholders, using effective communication and insight to shape targeted training solutions.
• Design creative, blended learning experiences that are interactive, engaging and aligned with adult learning principles and best practice learning methodologies.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality training that meets agreed L&D standards, ensuring sessions are dynamic, inclusive and impactful.
• Assess learner competence and capability, evaluating the application of skills and knowledge while identifying development opportunities and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating learning effectiveness, capturing feedback, and enhancing training content and delivery methods.
• Maintain high standards of compliance and safety, ensuring accurate training records, following life‑saving rules, and delivering all training safely while reporting incidents through the appropriate channels.

• Proven experience in a customer service environment, ideally within transport or another safety‑focused organisation.
• Experience in training, coaching or developing others, including learning design, delivery and assessment.
• Knowledge of digital learning solutions and an understanding of KAM, its values, and ways of working.
• Strong understanding of the learning & development cycle, with the ability to apply it creatively and effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the confidence to present, facilitate, and adapt in the moment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships at all levels, working collaboratively and sharing knowledge within a team.
• A creative, solution‑focused mindset, bringing innovative ideas and digital approaches to training where appropriate.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and adapt to change.
• Confidence in giving and receiving constructive feedback, creating a supportive and motivating learning environment.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly across Microsoft Office 365 and digital learning tools.
• Demonstrates strong values and behaviours, with a commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and role‑modelling best practice.

• Salary is £42k - £47k per annum, depending on skills and experience
• 12 month FTC, working full time 37.5 hrs per week
• Free Tram Travel for all our colleagues, plus a sponsored pass for an immediate family member.
• Access to Amazing Discounts at major retailers including Asda, Currys PC World, John Lewis and many more.
• Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Wellbeing Support including a free counselling, health checks and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Supporting your development focusing on career pathways and professional fees covered if required for role.

The closing date for applications:
19 January 2026

Depending on the level of applications for this role we may close the advert earlier, therefore we encourage you to submit your application early.

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