Training Coordinator

Join us and help shape a skilled, safe and future‑ready workforce

At James Cropper, we’re proud of our heritage, but even prouder of our people. We’re looking for a proactive and organised Training Coordinator to play a key role in ensuring our employees have the skills, knowledge and support they need to succeed.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the heart of the business, collaborating with teams, managing multiple priorities, and making a real impact on capability, compliance and colleague development.

What you’ll be doing

As our Training Coordinator, you’ll be the engine behind our training activity, keeping everything running smoothly, accurately and efficiently.

Training Coordination & Administration

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of training activities from booking courses to issuing joining instructions and tracking attendance
• Coordinate training schedules aligned with operational needs, including shifts and shutdowns
• Partner with managers and teams to ensure the right people are trained at the right time
• Support onboarding and induction training for new starters and agency colleagues

Training Systems, Records & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date training records within our LMS and HR systems
• Keep training matrices current, ensuring mandatory and role‑based training is tracked
• Ensure all training documentation is audit‑ready at all times
• Support internal and external audit preparation
• Arrange training logistics including rooms, site access, PPE, equipment and refreshments
• Coordinate with external providers, ensuring high‑quality delivery and clear expectations
• Raise purchase orders and manage training‑related spend

Reporting & Data Insights

• Produce regular reports on training completion, gaps, expiries and key HR metrics
• Ensure data integrity across multiple systems
• Provide insights to support workforce planning and compliance

Apprenticeships & Early Careers

• Coordinate apprenticeship programmes and maximise use of the Apprenticeship Levy
• Act as a key contact for learners, supporting engagement and successful completion
• Ensure compliance with funding rules and documentation requirements

Community & Early Talent Engagement

• Coordinate work experience placements
• Build relationships with local schools and colleges to promote STEM careers and opportunities

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, people‑focused environment and takes pride in delivering high‑quality, accurate work.

• Experience in training coordination, HR support, L&D, or a similar administrative role (or the potential and drive to grow into it)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Confident communicator, able to work with stakeholders at all levels
• Good IT skills, including Excel and experience with HR/LMS systems
• A proactive mindset with great attention to detail

At James Cropper, you’ll be part of a supportive and forward‑thinking organisation that values:

• Forward Thinking – We challenge, improve and innovate
• Caring – We treat everyone with respect and inclusivity
• Responsibility – We take pride in doing the right thing

You’ll also play a vital role in helping us maintain a safe, compliant and highly capable workforce, contributing directly to our operational success.

If this sounds like you and you have an interest in working for James Cropper please apply today!

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should we identify a suitable candidate or receive a sufficient volume of applications.

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James Cropper are global market leaders in advanced materials and paper products. Led by the Cropper family for six generations, we have an international workforce and an operational reach in over 50 countries.

Established in 1845, we manufacture paper, packaging and advanced materials incorporating pioneering non‑wovens and electrochemical coatings.

We operate across multiple markets from luxury retail to renewable energy. Renowned globally for service, capability, pioneering and multi award‑winning commitment to the highest standards of sustainability.