What is the job?

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Learning & Development Manager with all training activities at Thorlabs. We want to hear from candidates who are well organized, confident and responsive and who have strong Administration skills.

Working Hours:Monday to Friday 08.00 am – 16.30 pm – Hybrid working available following completion of training.

What is essential to us…

·       Good verbal and written communication skills

·       A helpful and professional working attitude

·       Attention to detail and solid accuracy in all areas of work

·       Strong organisation skills

·       Logical thinker/problem solver

·       Computer literate with a good understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel

·       A high level of integrity, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times

·       Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team

·       Experience of working with and maintaining an LMS

Who we are?

Thorlabs is a global, industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture or a range of innovative photonics products. We use these products in manufacturing and research, from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 22 facilities across the world in 9 countries. Here in Ely, we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line.

Where you will be working?

You will be working in our new purpose-built facility in Witchford, Ely as well as your home.​ Our purpose-built facility is just 12 miles from Cambridge, within the beautiful mediaeval city of Ely. There are train and bus links to Ely from Kings Cross and Liverpool Street London, and our site is within distance of Ely train station and Ely Bus station.

Requirements

What we would like you to do/ to see…

·       Processing training requests and scheduling training events.

·       Answering training enquiries via email and telephone in a timely, professional manner.

·       Working with training providers to book courses and ensure purchase requisition are completed.

·       Ensuring evaluation of all courses takes place and is recorded.

·       Updating and Maintaining training records for all members of staff.

·       Co-ordinating delegates attending external training courses (e.g., bookings, joining instructions etc.).

·       Striving to ensure all courses are fully booked and cancellations are back filled quickly.

·       Ensuring that all internal and external training activities are scheduled, communicated, administered and recorded.

·       Utilising the LMS to record all training records and supporting staff to engage with it.

·       Ensure that every new employee is inducted on the LMS and all mandatory courses are assigned accurately to them according to their role and team.

·       Supporting users to access and complete courses on the LMS.

·       Generating and providing training reports on a monthly and ad hoc basis.

·       Supporting the implementation of new training programmes eg; Apprenticeships.

What will you get?

At Thorlabs there are lots of opportunities for inhouse customised training and development that accelerates your career progression. We have free onsite parking, free refreshments, as well as an entertainment area in our large canteen for your enjoyment.

And the benefits are?

£24,667.50 per year plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays.

Job Reference:THOR-VC-1009

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

This role does not currently meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria for obtaining a Skilled Worker Visa we are therefore unable to accept applications that require employer sponsorship in order to obtain a Skilled Worker Visa. 

We would encourage all internal applicants to inform their line managers of their interest in this position.

Benefits

-Contributed Pension Scheme-Group Life Cover-Private Health Care-Group Income Protection & more.

Please apply through the Apply for this job button or send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and your salary expectations to: Human Resources at Thorlabs Ltd, 204 Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3NX or e-mail .

In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must have a valid permission to enter or remain in the UK with no condition that prevents them from working in the UK. Documented evidence of such permission will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.