Training and Development Manager

At Anglian Water our values are that together, we will: Build trust, do the right thing, and we are always exploring 

Who we are? 

The Integrated Maintenance, Repair & Development Services (IMRDS) Alliance is part of the Anglian Water network and is responsible for delivering and maintaining critical water infrastructure. Who We Are Looking For 

We are seeking an IMRDS Training and Development Manager to lead the delivery of an efficient, customer‑focused operational training programme across our Alliances. Reporting to the Head of Programme Optimisation, this is a key leadership role responsible for onboarding, competence management, accreditation compliance and future capability development. 

You will lead a team of Training and Development professionals and act as the central point of intelligence for training demand, skills matrices, qualification renewals and workforce capability insight. Using data, digital tools and stakeholder collaboration, you will ensure training provision is consistent, compliant, forward‑looking and aligned to operational and regulatory needs. 

This role also plays a critical part in shaping future workforce capability through strategic planning, Resource Management, external benchmarking and strong partnerships with accreditation and awarding bodies. 

Key Responsibilities 

You will lead and optimise the coordination of operational training and onboarding activity, ensuring all personnel follow the correct learning pathways aligned to skills, standards and accreditation requirements. You will maintain a single, accurate view of workforce competence across the Alliances, proactively managing renewals and compliance risks while providing clear performance insight and assurance reporting.  

You will work closely with People Development, Operational Learning Teams, partners, SMEs and operational leaders to design, enhance and quality‑assure training programmes, ensuring consistency, relevance and effectiveness across all Alliances. You will use data and forecasting insight to identify current and future capability gaps, inform workforce planning and deliver targeted upskilling programmes to address priority risks. Additionally, you will build visibility of all resources across the alliance and make recommendations on optimal resource levels.  

You will manage key external relationships with accreditation and awarding bodies, ensuring compliance with standards, monitoring sector developments and embedding emerging requirements into training pathways and planning. As a people leader, you will develop and motivate a high‑performing Training Coordination Team, driving service excellence, continuous improvement and digitalisation. 

You will champion Anglian Water’s Safer Every Day culture, ensuring high standards of health and safety compliance across all training and coordination activity.  

What Does It Take to Be an IMRDS Training and Development Manager? 

• Proven experience leading operational training, learning or workforce development in a complex environment 

• Strong leadership capability with experience managing and developing high‑performing teams 

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including external partners and accreditation bodies 

• Strong data, reporting and insight capability to inform decision‑making and planning 

• Experience working with skills matrices, competence frameworks and compliance requirements 

• Ability to balance operational delivery with strategic workforce development 

• Strong communication, influencing and organisational skills 

• A proactive, customer‑focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement 

• Health & Safety leadership experience or strong working knowledge desirable 

As a Valued Employee, You’ll Be Entitled To: 

• Personal private healthcare 

• 26 days annual leave – rising with length of service 

• Company car or car cash allowance (role dependent) 

• Flexible working – a mixture of home and office working 

• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double‑matches your contributions up to 6% 

• Bonus scheme 

• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle 

Why Anglian Water? 

At Anglian Water, we are one of the UK’s leading water and water recycling companies, committed to delivering excellent customer service while protecting the environment and supporting our people to thrive. We believe in inclusion, development and creating roles that make a real impact. 

Closing Date: 2nd June 2026

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