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Military &EliteAthlete 2026 Talent Placement–Facilitation Lead(Learning & Development)North

November 2026 start

Location: Based at Centrica Park, Leicester, with frequent travel required to Hamilton Academy(Glasgow). Hybrid role with national travel & on-site attendance acrossvariousL&D sites when required. It may require flexible working hours to align with training schedules and operational needs.

Length of Placement:12-month FixedTermContractwith significant potential to roll off into a Permanent role

A programme designed to help you thrive during career transition

We’re delighted to offer an opportunity to join our Military & Elite Athlete Talent Placement programme in November 2026.Theprogramme is designed to support you as you transition into a new career. Whether you’releaving the Armed Forces or finishing an elite sporting career, we welcome the experience, discipline and resilience you bring.You’ll gain hands on experience in a FTSE100 organisation, receive tailored support, and join a community that values who you are and what you can offer.We have five placement roles available, andFacilitation Leadrole is one of them

What you’ll do:

AsaFacilitation Lead, you’llensure learningdelivery is consistently aligned to business and operational needs, with a strong focus on facilitator performance, quality assurance and delivery against agreed standards.You’ll managea team of facilitators to deliver high‑quality, learner‑centred training acrossLearning and Development. It’s an exciting roleand no two days will be the same.

During your placement, you will:

Align learning delivery with Centrica’s strategic goals and operational priorities
Lead and develop a high‑performing team of facilitators, promoting trust, accountability and a clear focus on delivery quality and performance
Coach team members to build facilitation capability and confidence, including being visibly present in academies to role‑model effective delivery techniques
Manage facilitatorquality andperformancethrough coachingandfeedback
Influence stakeholders and communicate effectively across functions, working in partnership with Learner Experience andplanning teams to optimise delivery and scheduling
Use data and analytics to inform decisions, identify performance gaps in delivery and drive improvements in learner outcomes
Lead teams through change with empathy and resilience
Ensure learning delivery meets internal quality standards&regulatory requirements
Manage feedback loopsusing facilitator insight, learner feedback and performance data
Embed accessibility, SEN and inclusive learning principles into all programmes
Promote digital and AI‑enabled approaches to enhance learning impact and delivery efficiency

You’ll also live our values: Courage, Care, Delivery, Agility and Collaboration

What we’re looking for: We’re looking for potential, not perfection. You don’t need to meet every requirement to apply:

We’d love to see knowledgeof:

Learning and development strategiesand facilitation best practices
Leadership theory and coaching models
Learning analytics and performance metrics

Skillsin:

Coaching and capability building
People andperformance management
Quality assurance and continuous improvement
Stakeholder influence and communication
Data-driven decision making

Experiencein:

Leadingtraining and/orL&D teams or facilitation functions
Delivering training, coaching, or leading capability development in operational environments: e.g.:HSE, training,engineering,financial-ideally with anunderstanding of regulatory and compliance requirements
Monitoring and improving learning delivery quality and consistency
Digital learning technologies, virtual delivery platforms and AI‑enabled tools#
Applying inclusive learning and accessibility standards

On placement you’ll also have adedicated business mentor, opportunities to meet senior leaders, and plenty of support to settle into your role.

Who the programme is for.This placement is open to:

Military Service Leavers:leaving the Forces or within the 2-year CTP window at application
Elite Athletes:international competition experience and/or professional UK sports experience within the last threeyears

We recognise excellence:We want you to feel included, supported and able to succeed.On placement you’ll receive:

Real project& transformationexperience in a FTSE100 organisation
£50,000 salary for the 12month placement
A dedicated mentor to help you build commercial skills
Flexible working and travel to office locations when collaboration is needed
Access to our Employee Networks
A Buddy from our Ex-Militaryor Athlete communities
For Service Leavers: the chance to begin placement during your final fourresettlementweeks

How to apply:

Please uploadone document (Word or PDF)that includes:

1. Personal Statement (max 750 words).Tell us:

Which placement role you’re applying for
How your skills, experience, capabilitiesand personal qualities align to the role

2. CV (max 2 pages).Highlight your:

Transferable skillsrelated to the role&yourkey achievements
Qualifications
Military or athletic experience

Key dates:

Application deadline:midnightTuesday 8thSeptember
Screening Interviews - online:Will take placethroughout September
Business Area Interviews– face to face:at one of our office locations
Placement StartDate:November 2026 – date TBC

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know — we’re happy to support you.

We’ll also be opening applications for our March 2027 Talent Placement Intake later this year.

If this placement isn’t the right fit, you can exploremoreopportunities atwww.lifeatcentrica.com

Why should you apply?  
 
We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you. 
 
https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centrica

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