Training Manager

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We're an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We're a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it's deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we'll invest in you

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Training Manager to lead the design, development, and delivery of a comprehensive training programme for the implementation of a new SaaS solution. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring all users—from end users to technical staff—are equipped with the knowledge and skills to adopt and operate the new system effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) across diverse user groups.
• Design and implement a scalable, role-based training strategy aligned with the organisation's change management and implementation goals.
• Deliver a "Train the Trainer" programme for functional, technical, and support users.
• Develop and maintain training materials including manuals, video tutorials, and e-learning content.
• Coordinate and deliver instructor-led training sessions, both in-person and virtual.
• Integrate training documentation into the SaaS platform and ensure accessibility for all user groups.
• Monitor training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and post-go-live metrics.
• Collaborate with project teams to align training delivery with key implementation milestones (e.g., UAT, go-live).
• Provide regular updates to project governance structures and contribute to continuous improvement of training delivery.

• Proven experience in managing training programmes for large-scale IT or SaaS implementations.
• Strong background in TNA, curriculum development, and blended learning methodologies.
• Experience with "Train the Trainer" models and scalable training delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in using digital learning tools and platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Articulate, Camtasia).
• Ability to manage multiple training streams and adapt to evolving project needs.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Education, HR, IT, or related field.
• Certification in Learning & Development (e.g., CIPD, CPLP).
• Experience in public sector or education-related projects is a plus.

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people's individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1's Annual Excellence Awards & 'Call-Out' platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

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