As the Training & Competency Manager, you will design, implement, and oversee robust training and competency frameworks to ensure our workforce meets current and future business needs. You will work closely with key stakeholders across the organization to identify skills gaps, develop training programs, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Training Strategy Development: Develop and implement an effective training and competency framework aligned with business objectives and industry requirements.
- Training Delivery: Oversee and facilitate the delivery of high-quality training programs, both in-house and through external providers.
- Competency Management: Establish systems to assess, monitor, and maintain employee competency, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.
- Skills Gap Analysis: Conduct regular training needs analyses to identify skills gaps and develop targeted solutions.
- Performance Monitoring: Implement processes to measure training effectiveness and employee competency levels, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Collaboration: Work closely with department heads, HR, and technical teams to ensure training aligns with operational goals and project requirements.
- Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate training records, generate reports, and provide data-driven insights to senior management.
- Compliance: Ensure all training and competency activities align with regulatory standards, health & safety requirements, and company policies.
- Leadership: Lead and develop a team of trainers, assessors, or coordinators as required.
About You
We are looking for a dynamic and proactive individual with a passion for learning and development and a proven track record in managing training and competency frameworks.
Essential Requirements:
- Experience in a Training & Competency Management role, ideally within [insert industry, e.g., construction, engineering, energy, or manufacturing].
- Strong understanding of competency management systems and training best practices.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs.
- Ability to assess skills gaps and develop tailored training strategies.
- Proficiency in training-related software and tools.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Degree or professional qualification in Training & Development, Learning & Development, HR, or a related field.
- Recognized training qualification (e.g., CIPD, CTT+, Train the Trainer).
- Knowledge of relevant industry compliance standards (e.g., ISO, HSE).
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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