Richard Bibby
Halifax
Summary
Experienced in shaping human resource development strategies through innovative training solutions. Can deliver significant improvement in employee performance and productivity by harnessing skills in needs assessment, curriculum development and learning management systems. Leveraging expertise in technology-aided learning, ready to contribute to fostering culture of continuous learning and development.
Offering strong interpersonal and communication skills with knack for facilitating engaging learning experiences. Knowledgeable about instructional design and adult learning principles. Ready to use and develop training, presentation, and organisational skills in L&D
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Training manager/ Consultant / trainer
Earlier roles
Earlier Career
- Includes senior L&D and training Leadership roles with
- Carphone Warehouse
- Provident Financial PLC
- BTS Ltd (Freelance Consultant)
- Ventura UK
- O2
Focused on leadership development, large-scale training delivery, stakeholder engagement, and performance improvement
- Monitored training budgets to ensure cost-effective delivery of services.
- Identified skill gaps among workforce, enabling targeted training interventions.
- Fostered an environment conducive to continuous professional development with regular feedback sessions.
- Aligned training objectives with business goals for streamlined operations.
Senior L&D Consultant
Live and Learn Consultancy
2024.01 - 2026.04
- Delivered training to 100+ delegates across multiple sectors
- Achieved 95%+ satisfaction scores and strong Trustpilot reviews
- Converted 80% of pilot sessions into repeat business
- Clients include all public and private sectors wanting 100+ soft skills training development
Transformation Trainer
Post Office
2022.01 - 2024.01
- Supported national transformation programme across multiple sites
- Delivered leadership training improving capability and readiness
L&D Manager
Yorkshire Water
2019.01 - 2021.01
- Led L&D strategy and embedded coaching culture
- Improved team performance through targeted development
National Training Manager
NDNA
YORKSHIRE Aug 2017 – Jun , WEST YORKSHIRE
2017.08 - 2019.06
- Facilitated national learning and development initiatives across complex multi-region organisation.
- Supported delivery teams to achieve alignment with organisational objectives.
- Assisted in maintaining product development workforce capability and quality assurance standards.
- Collaborated with various functions to ensure training met business priorities and customer requirements.
Police officer
West Yorkshire Police
Halifax, west yorkshire
2016.09 - 2018.10
- Led diverse teams in operational management to ensure smooth workflows.
- Supported team efficiency through practical training sessions.
- Coordinated with colleagues across multi-agency task forces to address case resolutions.
Education
CIPD Level 7 - Merit
Cert in Training Practice - Distinction
AET Level 3 - COMPLETE
AET LEVEL 3
Yorkshire 2025.03 - 2026.04
High School Diploma - GSCE
GCSE X 9
Yorksire 06.1995
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Customer Service Excellence
- Coaching & Facilitation
- Time Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- MS Office
- CRM Systems
- Learning Technologies
- Safeguarding
- Knowledge of agile methodology
- Creative innovation
- Presentation excellence
- Product launch expertise
- Time management proficiency
- Business development
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Client Relationship Management
- Mentoring and coaching
- Customer Service
- Employee management
- Business administration
- Contract management
- Business transformation
Websites
Accomplishments
- Consistently high feedback (95%+)
- Converted pilot sessions into long-term contracts
- Delivered training across multiple industries
- Built strong client relationships generating repeat revenue
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- NDNA – National Training Manager
- West Yorkshire Police – Police Officer
Timeline
AET Level 3 - COMPLETE
AET LEVEL 3
2025.03 - 2026.04
Senior L&D Consultant
Live and Learn Consultancy
2024.01 - 2026.04
Transformation Trainer
Post Office
2022.01 - 2024.01
L&D Manager
Yorkshire Water
2019.01 - 2021.01
National Training Manager
NDNA
2017.08 - 2019.06
Police officer
West Yorkshire Police
2016.09 - 2018.10
Cert in Training Practice - Distinction
High School Diploma - GSCE
GCSE X 9
Training manager/ Consultant / trainer
Earlier roles