This brief is aimed at an experienced Workshop Facilitator with real depth in First-Time Managers and the ability to support client-facing delivery linked to Suzhou.

Position Summary

The requirement is centred on delivery quality, participant engagement, and the ability to align learning interventions with organisational priorities. Client-facing credibility will matter throughout the engagement.

An upcoming client brief requires a capable facilitator who can lead First-Time Managers learning engagements for people managers, supervisors, and team leads across Asia. Success in the role depends on practical facilitation, business relevance, and the ability to help clients build stronger people managers and more effective team leadership.

What Success Looks Like

The current requirement points to In-Person delivery and should suit someone comfortable supporting Short Series projects.

• Deliver structured First-Time Managers training sessions for client teams linked to Suzhou and wider Asia.
• Maintain strong session control, learner engagement, and professional delivery standards across preparation and live facilitation.
• Coordinate effectively with client stakeholders and internal contacts on objectives, timelines, and expected learner outcomes.
• Translate complex ideas into practical guidance, examples, and decision-making frameworks that participants can use in the workplace.
• Support participants with examples, clarifications, and implementation guidance that reduce the gap between theory and day-to-day application.
• Refine materials where needed so the programme remains current, usable, and appropriate for the target audience.

Who This Would Suit

Relevant practitioner-level experience in First-Time Managers; strong facilitation and stakeholder communication; credible management experience, facilitation maturity, and strong behavioural coaching capability; able to structure sessions that balance concept, discussion, and application.

• Previous experience delivering training, workshops, facilitation, coaching, or advisory work for professional audiences.
• Proven subject-matter credibility in First-Time Managers with evidence of practical business or corporate application.
• Availability for project-based work linked to Suzhou, China, and wider Asia where relevant.
• Good judgement around pacing, audience engagement, and the balance between technical depth and usability.

Preferred candidates will bring exposure to people management, manager capability, team leadership, or change leadership, along with experience working with managers, professional learners, or client-facing business teams.

How To Apply

If your background aligns with this brief, please apply with an overview of your First-Time Managers experience, training track record, and preferred delivery model.