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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Aspiration Training is an award-winning independent training provider with over 20 years of experience across various sectors. With an Ofsted and Estyn rating of 'Good', they support more than 4,500 individuals annually through nationally recognised vocational qualification programmes, apprenticeships, mentoring, and employment preparation. They offer a variety of government-funded and commercial courses, enabling individuals to unlock their talent and employers to boost their workforce skills and productivity.

Internally, Aspiration Training embodies its values, investing heavily in its team members' learning and development. This commitment to personal growth has earned them the prestigious 'Gold Standard Investors in People' award twice, a feat only achieved by 2% of organisations. They offer a range of benefits including family-use Employee Assistance Programmes, Occupational Health support, and fitness-related benefits.

The organisation's values and associated behaviours are interwoven into every aspect of their work. From recruitment and onboarding to performance management and talent management, Aspiration Training is committed to promoting a supportive and productive work environment. This is further reflected in their commitment to flexible working, with a 4-day working week pilot agreed upon.

Communication is key at Aspiration Training, with twice-weekly company-wide updates, monthly one-to-one reviews, and quarterly business performance updates. They also host Innovation Forums and have platforms for idea exchange. Their commitment to fostering talent is evident in their coaching and mentoring programmes, internal training, and external qualifications. This dedication to their people and their purpose creates a nurturing and high-performance culture, making Aspiration Training a truly inspiring organisation.

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Wellbeing

77% of staff agreed

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

Employees at Aspiration Training have access to an Employee Assistance Programme that is available for their whole family to use. Furthermore, all People Managers receive Mental First Aid Training and the organisation also offers Occupational Health support. Discounted fitness related benefits are available for all.
My Team

88% of staff agreed

My team is fun to work with

In order to build relationships between team members, Aspiration Training provides an allowance of £75 per person to go towards team building activities of each team’s choice. Moreover, the organisation holds an annual ceremony to celebrate its team members of the year.
Personal Growth

72% of staff agreed

This job is good for my own personal growth

Aspiration Training offers a range of growth opportunities to its people. Employees have access to coaching and mentoring programmes with monthly one-to-one feedback and a focus on career aspirations. Employees can also access internal and external training programmes and receive qualifications.
Wellbeing
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77% of staff agreed

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

Employees at Aspiration Training have access to an Employee Assistance Programme that is available for their whole family to use. Furthermore, all People Managers receive Mental First Aid Training and the organisation also offers Occupational Health support. Discounted fitness related benefits are available for all.
My Team
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88% of staff agreed

My team is fun to work with

In order to build relationships between team members, Aspiration Training provides an allowance of £75 per person to go towards team building activities of each team’s choice. Moreover, the organisation holds an annual ceremony to celebrate its team members of the year.
Wellbeing
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77% of staff agreed

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

Employees at Aspiration Training have access to an Employee Assistance Programme that is available for their whole family to use. Furthermore, all People Managers receive Mental First Aid Training and the organisation also offers Occupational Health support. Discounted fitness related benefits are available for all.

Quick Facts

Organisation established in
2000
Total number of UK employees
Number of UK locations
41
Employee average age
17% : 83%
Male : Female employee ratio
14%
Employees earning £35k+
24%
Employee turnover (voluntary)
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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

Benefits

Women in Senior Management

At least 40% of senior managers are women.

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