Learning and Development Trainer

Job Introduction

Learning and Development Trainer at HMP Peterborough

As a Learning and Development Trainer at HMP Peterborough, you will play a key role in fostering a strong learning culture across the establishment. Supporting the Learning and Development Manager, you will coordinate and deliver engaging training programmes aligned with business objectives, contractual requirements, and legislative standards. This role offers a valuable opportunity to directly influence staff development, engagement, and retention within a dynamic custodial environment.

HMP Peterborough is the UK’s first purpose-built prison to house both men and women on the same site. With high levels of physical security, it provides needs-led personal development services tailored to both populations. As a resettlement-focused establishment, it offers a wide range of educational, vocational, and behavioural programmes, alongside workshops, accredited training, and employment opportunities that build practical skills for release. The site also includes dedicated healthcare, family services, and faith facilities to support overall wellbeing.

Sodexo has a culture built on three hallmarks: Be Positive, Be Courageous and Be the Difference. We encourage people to be positive by creating hope and respect in every interaction, to be courageous by safely challenging behaviours that don’t support a positive environment, and to be the difference by taking actions that improve outcomes for those we support.

By living these hallmarks each day, you help build routines, rituals and behaviours that show what good looks like. You recognise and encourage the right actions, and you lead with intention - knowing every moment of connection counts.

 Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. 

You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate Initial Training Courses (ITCs) and inductions for both operational and non-operational staff

• Ensure training content remains up to date, engaging, and aligned with organisational needs

• Support subject matter experts (SMEs) during training sessions and deliver specialist content where required

• Facilitate refresher training and upskilling sessions for existing staff

• Maintain accurate training records, manage schedules, and respond to L&D queries efficiently

• Support apprentices, new starters, and ongoing development programmes across the establishment

For full details, please refer to the attached job description.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working in a custodial or similar operational environment

• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences

• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

• Able to build strong working relationships across teams and departments

• Resilient, adaptable, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively

• A relevant training qualification (or willingness to work towards one) is desirable

• Enhanced Level 1 + Enhanced DBS

Package Description

• Salary: £30,000 – £33,500 (dependent on experience and skills)

• Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Benefits include:

• Free meals (where applicable) and on-site parking

• Access to on-site gym and subsidised gym membership

• BUPA healthcare scheme

• Life assurance

• Access to a wide range of additional Sodexo benefits

Working with Sodexo is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a difference. You’ll be part of a team that values you, supports your growth, and enables you to have a meaningful impact every day.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including access to discounts across 1,900+ brands, a retirement plan, gym discounts, and a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering emotional, legal, and financial support.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As a global leader in services that improve quality of life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

We are also a Disability Confident Leader and are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are supported throughout the recruitment process. Candidates who meet the minimum criteria are guaranteed an interview under our Disability Confident scheme.