Wesley Marsden

Senior Training Lead and qualified teacher with experience leading workplace learning, developing training programmes and establishing the policies, procedures and quality systems that support effective delivery. Work with directors, managers and external awarding and regulatory organisations to identify workforce needs, maintain standards and continuously improve training provision. Experienced in learning new disciplines through research, practical experience and collaboration with specialists, and translating complex requirements into accessible learning and assessment.

Senior Training Lead at Rapid Response Telecoms / Rapid Response Training Academy (2025-09 – Present)

• Lead the development and delivery of an accredited training academy, working with directors and operational managers to align provision with business objectives, workforce requirements and operational needs.
• Authored and implemented training policies, assessment procedures, internal quality assurance processes and professional standards to promote consistent practice and continuous improvement.
• Designed and implemented competency matrices and development frameworks to monitor qualifications, identify skills gaps and help managers make informed training decisions.
• Work closely with a range of external awarding and regulatory organisations to secure approvals, interpret requirements and embed best practice in training, assessment and quality assurance.
• Designed and introduced bespoke learning programmes, adapting content and delivery to different audiences, business priorities and operational requirements.
• Developed onboarding processes and lead employee inductions; use observations and site audits to review performance and recommend improvements to working practices.
• Lead the development of digital training and competency systems for bookings, learner records, qualification tracking and management reporting; oversee assessment quality and assessor standardisation.

Utilities Trainer, Assessor and Lead Assessor at OCU (2022-04 – 2025-08)

• Established and developed a practical training school from the ground up, designing and building hands-on training areas to support vocational learning and assessment.
• Developed apprenticeship policies, procedures and training pathways, helping shape the fieldwork element of apprenticeship programmes and how workplace competence was evidenced.
• Progressed to Lead Assessor, supporting assessment quality, internal quality assurance, standardisation and audit readiness across multiple locations.
• Trained, mentored and supported fellow assessors working towards their Level 3 assessor qualification, alongside mentoring apprentices and supporting staff development.
• Designed and delivered accredited technical training across different disciplines and nationwide locations, building expertise through research, practical experience and working with specialists.
• Undertook site inspections to identify development needs and improve working practices, contributing to a reported increase in compliance from 60% to 95%.

Class Teacher at West End Primary School (2017-09 – 2022-04)

Developed a whole-school PE curriculum map and used assessment to address learning gaps.

Class Teacher at Ninelands Primary School (2015-09 – 2017-09)

Designed inclusive teaching resources and adapted delivery for different learning needs.

Assistant Department Manager at Harvey Nichols (2009-09 – 2015-09)

Managed day-to-day service, staff development, performance targets and customer standards.

Bar Manager / Duty Manager at Malmaison Hotel (2008-09 – 2009-12)

Managed daily operations, shifts, team performance, stock, payroll and staff training.

Earlier Employment

Details available upon request.

BA (Hons) in Secondary Physical Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Leeds Beckett University (2010-09 – 2013-07)