Aspiration Training

Our purpose is “Improving people’s lives through education” with our vision of being “A great place to work, developing future careers”.
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“Achieve without limits” is one of the core values of Aspiration Training – values its employees have helped shape. And it’s a principle that applies as much to their careers as it does to the learners they’re supporting.

Every year the Nottingham-based further education training provider helps more than 4,500 people across England and Wales to improve their lives. It’s focused on delivering high-quality apprenticeship programmes in areas such as health and social care and business services. It also supports employers in upskilling their existing workers.

Aspiration Training offers all 170+ team members the same opportunities in coaching and mentoring. They also benefit from career conversations and personalised training plans. The company offers employees four hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) each month, and Mental Health First Aid Training is open to all. It’s also supported all its teaching team to reach a level 4 teaching qualification.

And the company recognises that a work-life balance is also key to building a “happy, successful and sustainable business.” It offers a generous leave allowance – up to 40 days a year for long service, the opportunity to work from home three days a week and flexible hours to support school pick-ups and other caring responsibilities.

All team members have had a salary increase of at least £1000 to address cost-of-living concerns. And there’s a new ‘refer a friend scheme offering £250 for a successful hire, acknowledging that employees are the best recruiters, knowing more about the business and its culture than anyone else.

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Wellbeing

70% of staff agreed

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

Plentiful wellbeing days include activities such as painting, meditation and yoga – often followed by a gifted afternoon off. Employees also receive healthcare benefits and money-saving discounts. And there’s plenty of opportunity to get together through running clubs, language learning groups and team-building activities.

My Company

97% of staff agreed

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

‘The Voice’ group, comprised of employees from across the business, has helped identify areas for improvement and supported consultation changes. As a result of feedback, the company has increased notice periods to improve job security and introduced a holiday purchase option and company car scheme.

My Manager

93% of staff agreed

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

All people managers take part in Leadership Academy. It’s built on a framework of leadership and management principles to up-skill employees and ensure consistency throughout the business. Core and optional modules include coaching and mentoring, performance management, wellbeing, conflict resolution, open and honest conversation and professionalism.

Wellbeing
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70% of staff agreed

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

Plentiful wellbeing days include activities such as painting, meditation and yoga – often followed by a gifted afternoon off. Employees also receive healthcare benefits and money-saving discounts. And there’s plenty of opportunity to get together through running clubs, language learning groups and team-building activities.

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97% of staff agreed

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

‘The Voice’ group, comprised of employees from across the business, has helped identify areas for improvement and supported consultation changes. As a result of feedback, the company has increased notice periods to improve job security and introduced a holiday purchase option and company car scheme.

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70% of staff agreed

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

Plentiful wellbeing days include activities such as painting, meditation and yoga – often followed by a gifted afternoon off. Employees also receive healthcare benefits and money-saving discounts. And there’s plenty of opportunity to get together through running clubs, language learning groups and team-building activities.

Quick Facts

Organisation established in
2000
Total number of UK employees
Number of UK locations
41
Employee average age
19% : 81%
Male : Female employee ratio
10%
Employees earning £35k+
25%
Employee turnover (voluntary)
Quote from the top...
The passion we have for our work is what ignites us. We are inspired by the positive impact our work has on people’s lives. Purposeful two-way communication enables us to work efficiently and smoothly. Sharing knowledge with our learners, supporting each other and providing clarity and direction. Flexibility helps us promote a positive work-life balance. It enables us to treat everyone as individuals and give our team, our learners and our employer partners the support they need. We are ambitious in all that we do to achieve results for ourselves, our learners and our employer partners. We are driven to build a happy, successful and sustainable business for our team.

Melanie Barratt, Director of People & Culture

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Women in Senior Management

At least 40% of senior managers are women.

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