Training Manager job description

About the job

We are looking for a training manager to shape and lead the organization's learning and development strategy, so staff have the skills the work needs today and in the future, within a sound budget.

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop the learning and development strategy and link it to the organization's goals and workforce plans
• Approve the annual training plan and budget and monitor spending
• Lead the training team and oversee the quality of programmes and trainers
• Design leadership development and graduate programmes and prepare successors for key roles
• Select training providers, negotiate with them and evaluate their performance
• Track mandatory training, such as safety and technical certifications, and keep it current
• Develop e-learning and blended learning across the organization
• Measure the return on training and report to senior management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, education or a related field
• No previous experience in managing training and development needed; recent graduates are welcome

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Learning and development management
• Training budget management
• Leadership development
• Succession planning
• Training provider management
• Training impact evaluation
• Leadership

Preferred

• A professional L&D certificate such as CPTD or CIPD
• Training experience in oil and gas or industry
• Experience setting up an in-house training academy