Freelance Management & Leadership Trainer
Contract: Freelance / Self-employed
Location: UK-wide – remote delivery and face-to-face assignments
Remuneration: Fixed delivery day rate, agreed in advance
Working pattern: Flexible, project-based, with opportunities for ongoing assignments
About Us
We are a training and development company (Rewards Training Scotland) delivering accredited management qualifications, leadership development programmes and bespoke corporate training to individuals and organisations across a range of sectors.
We are looking to expand our network of freelance trainers with a strong background in management and leadership, a passion for developing people, and the ability to deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences across both virtual and face-to-face environments.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Freelance Management & Leadership Trainer to deliver training programmes on behalf of our company.
The role will involve delivering accredited management qualifications, remote training programmes and bespoke corporate workshops tailored to the needs of our clients.
The successful candidate must hold a recognised management qualification and have demonstrable experience in management and leadership training. You will be confident facilitating learning for a diverse range of audiences, supporting learners to achieve their development objectives and helping organisations improve management capability and workplace performance.
Flexibility is essential, as assignments may require travel to client premises or training venues to deliver face-to-face programmes. The ability to accommodate different locations, schedules and client requirements will be an important part of the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver accredited management and leadership qualifications in accordance with programme specifications, learning outcomes and relevant awarding organisation requirements.
- Facilitate engaging remote training sessions using appropriate virtual learning platforms.
- Deliver face-to-face management training and bespoke corporate workshops at client premises or designated venues.
- Deliver training across a range of management topics, including leadership, communication, delegation, coaching, performance management, team development and conflict resolution.
- Adapt delivery approaches to meet the needs of different learners, organisations and business sectors.
- Use practical exercises, case studies, group discussions and workplace scenarios to encourage participation and application of learning.
- Support learners in understanding programme requirements and applying their learning in the workplace.
- Complete relevant training documentation, attendance records, learner feedback and progress updates.
- Work collaboratively with internal colleagues to maintain consistent delivery standards and a positive learner experience.
- Represent the company professionally and build effective working relationships with learners, employers and corporate clients.
- Travel as required to accommodate face-to-face delivery assignments across the agreed geographical area.
Essential Requirements
- Hold a recognised management qualification, demonstrating formal knowledge and understanding of management principles and practices.
- Proven experience delivering management and leadership training to adult learners and/or corporate clients.
- Strong subject knowledge across relevant management and leadership disciplines.
- Experience delivering both remote and face-to-face training.
- Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
- The ability to engage learners, manage group dynamics and create an inclusive learning environment.
- A flexible approach to delivery, scheduling and travel.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage assignments and administrative responsibilities independently.
- A professional, reliable and client-focused approach.
Desirable Experience and Qualifications
- Experience delivering accredited management qualifications, including CMI, ILM or other recognised awarding organisation programmes.
- A relevant training or education qualification, such as a Level 3 Award in Education and Training or equivalent.
- Experience working with qualification specifications, assessment criteria and learner progress requirements.
- Experience delivering bespoke management and leadership workshops for corporate clients.
- Experience adapting training content to reflect organisational objectives, workplace challenges and sector-specific requirements.
Where required for specific assignments, the trainer must also meet the relevant awarding organisation’s requirements for subject expertise, delivery and any associated assessment responsibilities.
Training Areas
Assignments may include accredited qualifications and bespoke corporate workshops covering topics such as:
- Leadership and management fundamentals.
- Managing and motivating teams.
- Coaching, mentoring and delegation.
- Communication and influencing skills.
- Performance management and difficult conversations.
- Conflict management and employee engagement.
- Team development and continuous improvement.
- Change management and organisational effectiveness.
- Personal effectiveness and professional development.
Freelance Working Arrangements
This is a freelance opportunity offering flexibility and the potential for an ongoing working relationship.
- Fixed delivery day rate: A mutually agreed day rate will apply to each assignment, confirmed in advance.
- Flexible assignments: Work will be offered according to programme requirements, client demand and trainer availability.
- Remote and face-to-face delivery: Assignments may involve virtual delivery, attendance at client premises or delivery at designated training venues.
- Travel flexibility: The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel as required for agreed face-to-face assignments.
- Professional support: Programme information, materials and relevant internal guidance will be provided as agreed for each assignment.
Any arrangements relating to travel expenses, accommodation, preparation time, cancellations and additional work will be agreed in advance.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining the following to [email protected]:
- Your recognised management qualification.
- Your management and leadership training experience.
- The accredited qualifications and awarding organisations you have delivered.
- Your experience delivering remote training and face-to-face corporate workshops.
- Your geographical coverage and flexibility to travel.
- Your availability and expected fixed delivery day rate.
We are keen to hear from professional, engaging and adaptable trainers who can represent our company to a high standard and deliver meaningful learning experiences that make a positive difference to individuals and organisations.
