TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Cyflog: Gradd 6 - £31,067 - £35,235

About The Service
Are you passionate about supporting the development of others and making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team delivering high-quality school meals across Cardiff? Cardiff Council's Education Catering Service provides over 28,000 nutritious meals daily across 115 primary, secondary, and special education schools. Our mission is to support the educational attainment and well-being of children and young people through excellent catering services.

About the job
At Cardiff Council's Education Catering Service, we believe that every child deserves access to nutritious, delicious meals that fuel their learning and growth. As a Training and Development Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring our workforce is equipped with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional service.

You will be responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive training programme that meets both mandatory and developmental needs. This includes coordinating and evaluating training courses, supporting compliance with food safety and nutritional legislation, and contributing to menu and product development. You will also play a vital role in maintaining training records and supporting audit processes to ensure high standards across the service.

We Will Offer You

• Impactful Work: Help shape the skills and development of a team that directly supports children's health and education.
• Professional Growth: Access to training and development opportunities in a supportive environment.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a passionate and dedicated team committed to continuous improvement.

What We Are Looking For From You
We are seeking a confident and proactive individual with experience in delivering training in a workplace setting. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong understanding of food safety and nutritional standards, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Experience in developing training materials and delivering sessions using various formats is essential, along with a good level of education and IT proficiency.

Additional information
For further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Judith Gregory, Education Catering Business Manager, jgregory@cardiff.gov.uk .

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received
in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

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Please note the Council does not accept CV's. When completing the
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 Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
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