IFS ERP Trainer
3 hours ago
Cambridge
This role will require someone who can work onsite in Cambridge 3 days a week. Purpose of the position We are seeking an experienced Interim Technical Training & Capability Lead to design and deliver a structured workforce training and capability uplift programme within a UK defence-aligned manufacturing and assembly environment. This is a delivery-focused, outcome-driven assignment. The successful candidate will implement a scalable train-the-trainer model, embed compliance-aligned training governance, and ensure robust competency tracking through HRIS systems, all within a defined six-month window. The role requires hands-on engagement across shop floor, technical, and management teams in a security-controlled, high-accountability setting. The successful individual will ensure successful user adoption, minimal operational disruption, and measurable realisation of programme benefits. Responsibilities: - Tasks or duties which must be performed well in the role in order to succeed. i.e. solution analysis, project management etc. - Design and deliver a structured technical training framework aligned to defence manufacturing and assembly requirements. - Implement a sustainable train-the-trainer model and identify internal product/process champions. - Translate shopfloor safety, quality, and operational processes into structured training modules and ERP process flows (ideally IFS). - Establish robust competency tracking and auditable training records within UKG HRIS. - Improve workforce capability visibility, compliance readiness, and skills governance. - Ensure all training documentation meets defence audit and quality standards. Tasks: Training Strategy & Programme Delivery - Conduct a rapid diagnostic assessment of the current training framework, competency gaps, and compliance risk areas. - Design and deliver role-based training tailored to HR, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Operations users. - Deliver onboarding system training for new hires. - Develop and implement a scalable train-the-trainer programme. - Identify and develop internal product and process champions. - Deliver classroom, workshop, remote, and on-the-job training interventions. - Provide post-training support and structured refresher sessions. - Assist in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) when required. Defence & Manufacturing Alignment - Translate shopfloor manufacturing and assembly processes into structured training content. - Align training to safety, quality, and equipment manufacturing standards. - Support integration of operational processes into ERP workflows (ideally IFS). - Ensure training supports compliance within regulated and security-controlled environments. Systems, Governance & Compliance Utilise UKG HRIS to: o Schedule and manage training plans o Track competencies and certifications o Maintain auditable compliance records o Track attendance and user competency metrics ? Maintain version-controlled training documentation aligned to defence audit standards. - Prepare training effectiveness and compliance reports for management. - Strengthen governance, traceability, and workforce capability reporting. Change Management & Adoption - Develop and deliver the change management strategy and implementation plan. - Lead impact assessments and organisational readiness activities. - Monitor adoption metrics and pro-actively manage resistance. - Support go-live and post-implementation stabilisation. - Ensure minimal business disruption and measurable programme benefit realisation. Stakeholder Engagement - Facilitate engagement sessions across shop-floor, technical, and leadership teams. - Act as the bridge between operations, HR, and programme leadership. - Assess training needs through surveys, user feedback, and system usage analytics. - Drive cultural adoption of structured capability development Experience: Demonstrated experience delivering train-the-trainer programmes within - Manufacturing environments - Defence or heavy engineering environments • Experience in change management within ERP or HRIS transformation programmes. - Hands-on experience delivering classroom, workshop, remote, and on-the-job training. - Proven capability using UKG HRIS to schedule training, track competency, and maintain audit-ready records. - Strong understanding of safety, quality, and manufacturing standards within regulated environments. - Experience translating shop-floor processes into ERP process flows (IFS experience highly desirable). - Experience working in security-controlled, high-compliance environments. TPBN1_UKTJ