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100% of Leadership and Management learners would recommend Runway Training to another person, beloved the training helped to improve their knowledge & confidence and found it easy to communicate with Runway Training.

• Manage incoming referrals and respond within a timely manner to book in for initial meeting.
• Liaise with referral partners to update progress on individuals referred on a regular basis.
• Conduct thorough assessments to determine the suitability of participants for the 12-week program.
• Guide participants through the enrolment process, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and to a high standard to document the learner journey.
• Provide personalised support to participants, with a touch point of once a week, addressing their individual needs and goals, including CV support, job searching, upskilling, confidence building and all areas of IAG.
• Offer guidance and resources to help participants secure sustainable employment or educational opportunities.
• Develop and implement tailored action plans for each participant, focusing on skill development, job readiness, and educational advancement.
• Collaborate with external partners and agencies to enhance the support services available to participants
• Attend external events to promote the project as and when required
• Utilise external resources to provide a comprehensive wrap-around service, addressing various barriers to employment or education.
• Identify participants who may benefit from additional programs or services offered by Runway Training or external partners.
• Manage caseloads of participants
• Facilitate seamless referrals to relevant programs, ensuring participants receive continued support beyond the initial 12-week program.
• To give each participant advice and guidance as appropriate
• To advise and guide participants in a way that will support their progress into employment. This support will include:
  • Improving their CVs to ensure that participants strengths relevant to job roles are highlighted
  • Assessing job readiness and supporting with areas of weakness
  • Discussing short- and longer-term employment goals
  • Work closely with the wider BD team to explore employment opportunities for caseload
  • Job search activity with and on behalf of individuals to identify suitable vacancies
  • Ensuring that participants receive appropriate interview skills and are given 1 – 1 support with any specific areas of weakness
  • Conducting mock interviews with participants and addressing e.g. posture when entering the room
  • Assisting participants to produce a cover letter for any applications being made
  • Preparation for interviews in terms of dress, route to the interview location, timing of specific public transport (where required) or parking (if driving)
  • Awareness of behaviour in the workplace (including timekeeping, communication, focus on the job in hand, awareness of Health and Safety, Safeguarding)
  • Use of initiative to resolve queries
• To deliver the above via both 1-1 and group sessions
• Progressions of caseload into employment or education KPI is 60%
• Able to offer aftercare support with any learners who require additional scaffolding to retain their employment
• Tracking individuals (monthly for the first 6 months) sustainability once in employment
• Provide weekly updates on project during team meetings on a weekly basis
• Assist the Head of Employability with reporting duties on the project once a month

Employment Coach,

To co-facilitate 1 x day Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training sessions, as required, with the Lead Trainer. (These sessions will always be delivered in person*, no online facilitation is required).

To contribute to the sessions as guided by the lead trainer, following a pre-planned schedule of training activities.

To authentically share your lived experience of living with Autism and / or a Learning Disability, in a safe, expert-led environment.

To represent Runway Training to the best of your ability, reflecting the ethos and expectations of the OMMT guidelines at all times.

*Runway Training is committed to supporting all Facilitators with ensuring that all training venues are as accessible as possible. Location and travel preferences will be accounted for when allocating facilitators to scheduled sessions.

Delivery Facilitator – 
Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training,

• Contact referrals and schedule one-to-one appointments to discuss course options.
• Provide Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) to ensure learners are well-informed and supported in their course selection.
• Assess the eligibility of learners for funded courses, ensuring they meet all required criteria.
• Obtain and verify all necessary documentation and evidence for GLA funding compliance.
• Ensure the selected course is appropriate for the learner's needs and goals
• Accurately record and maintain learner information, ensuring all data is up to date and compliant with funding requirements
• Assist with the administration of claims for funding when needed, ensuring all processes are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth communication and efficient enrolment processes.
• Monthly reporting of data updating progress against KPI’s
• Provide ongoing support to learners throughout the enrolment process, addressing any questions or concerns they may have.
• Ensure learners feel supported and confident in their course selection and aware of their next steps.
• Work collaboratively with referral partners to ensure smooth referrals and high-quality learner experiences.
• Ensure that students learning needs are met through a wide range of support
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure growth and development of the department.  This could include, approaching new businesses and creating marketing material
• Any other reasonable office-based tasks

Learner Enrolment Co-Ordinator,

Multi award-winning entrepreneur, who founded the company in 2008, Oliver has a keen interest in Functional Skills and identified the lack of flexible learning opportunities leading to the company being formed. Today he oversees Runway’s extensive portfolio and continues to innovate, most recently developing the Runway Direct service which offers distance learning across the UK.

Oliver Trailor,

Over 14 years experience working in Education and Employment & Training. This has ranged from Secondary Schools, Further Education, Higher Education, National Careers Service and the last 4 years have been in Employment and Training. Aside from this, my career also includes Business and Operations Management. A wealth of Senior Management experience with over 13 years in the world of Leisure, Fitness, Facilities and Sales Management. Outside of work, a keen sportsman, family and charity man. Successfully completed the London Marathon on 3 occasions (2011, 2012, 2015) and in doing so raised much needed funds for many charities. I have 3 daughters (which includes Twins) and Ronnie the Labrador!

Marcus Cogger,

I am the BDM at Runway training and have been in sales for the last 20 years. I My background is in B2C sales and B2B having worked in the charity sector fundraising. I live in Kent with my husband and two beautiful dogs although I accept, I am biased! When I am not working, I love nothing more than spending time with the family and walking with the dogs on the beach.

Lesley Blackband,

Spadework provides invaluable services, offering a range of activities that help individuals develop skills, gain confidence, and achieve greater independence. Their commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment aligns perfectly with our values and mission.

Throughout the year, we will be organising various fundraising events, volunteer opportunities, and awareness campaigns to support Spadework’s initiatives. We encourage everyone in our company to get involved and make a positive impact in our community.

Together, we can contribute to the amazing work Spadework does and help create a brighter future for those they support. Let’s make this year one of meaningful collaboration and giving back!



We’re incredibly excited to be fundraising for Spadework this year. They won our staff vote with an overwhelming majority; I think due to a shared mission of empowering and equipping people to fulfil their potential through meaningful interactions. We’ve had a strong start to the fundraising year with a student led event, Dino golf and raffles. We look forward to working closely with Spadework to maximise our fundraising opportunities!

Rebecca Bowen

Spadework - Charity of the Year,

Matrix Dispensers,

Angel, Ben & Joshua,

Ryan & Alex,

JJD,

Work Experience Testimonial,

Ukraine Charity Month,

Charity Walk,

Meet the Tutor Ali,