Competency Facilitator

Victrex; Thornton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Victrex is seeking a Competency Facilitator to design, develop and deliver competency frameworks and development programmes across the operations workforce. You will assess skills, build development plans, and support managers in maintaining competency standards.

You will own apprenticeship programmes, coach apprentices through their development journey, and align content with future business needs, while upholding safety, compliance and data-driven improvement across learning platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience developing competency frameworks, technical training programmes or capability-building initiatives.
• Knowledge of UK qualification frameworks, apprenticeships and competency assurance processes.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills with a genuine passion for developing others.

Responsibilities

• Develop Technical Excellence: design, develop and deliver competency frameworks to support operational excellence.
• Lead Apprenticeship Development: own apprenticeship programmes from recruitment to qualification, mentor apprentices.
• Promote a Safety-First Culture: embed safety into learning and maintain safety standards.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: identify opportunities to improve competency, assessment and training processes.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Stakeholder mgmt

Data analysis

IT skills

Learning materials

Communication

Apprenticeships

Competency frameworks

Education

UK qualification frameworks knowledge

Apprenticeships experience

Competency assurance knowledge

Tools

Learning management systems

MS Office

Data analytics tools

Job description

Develop people. Build capability. Shape the future.

At Victrex, safety, expertise and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for an enthusiastic and influential Competency Facilitator to help develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours that keep our operations running safely, effectively and compliantly.

Why this role matters

Competency isn't just about training. It's about ensuring our people have the confidence, knowledge and practical skills to perform at their best every day.

As Our Competency Facilitator, You'll Help Us

• Maintain a safe and competent workforce
• Meet internal procedures and external regulatory requirements
• Demonstrate competence to customers, auditors and regulators
• Build future capability through structured development programmes
• Develop the next generation of technical talent through apprenticeships

What You'll Be Doing

Develop Technical Excellence

• Design, develop and deliver competency frameworks that support operational excellence.
• Assess skills and competency levels against required standards.
• Create development plans to close capability gaps and build long-term workforce competence.
• Support managers and employees in achieving and maintaining competency standards.

Lead Apprenticeship Development

• Take ownership of some of our apprenticeship programmes from recruitment through to qualification.
• Coach, mentor and support apprentices throughout their development journey.
• Ensure programme content aligns with business requirements and future skills needs.
• Maintain relationships with education providers and external bodies.

Promote a Safety-First Culture

• Embed safety into every aspect of learning and development.
• Coach teams on safe behaviours and best practices.
• Ensure all competency and training activities support our commitment to operational safety.

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve competency, assessment and training processes.
• Use data and insights to measure effectiveness and support decision-making.
• Develop consistent, standardised approaches to learning and competency management.

What We're Looking For

• Experience developing competency frameworks, technical training programmes or capability-building initiatives.
• Knowledge of UK qualification frameworks, apprenticeships and competency assurance processes.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills with a genuine passion for developing others.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence working with data and presenting information in a clear and meaningful way.
• Strong IT skills and experience creating engaging learning materials across a variety of platforms.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

What's in it for you?

• Make a lasting impact on the future capability of our workforce.
• Shape and develop the next generation of technical professionals and apprentices.
• Work with a broad range of stakeholders across the business.
• Play a key role in maintaining the high standards of safety, competence and performance that Victrex is known for.

About Victrex

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.

With over 40 years of experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders.

Vision and culture

At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.

Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.

We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.

As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators … individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.

Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.

Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities.

We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by The Sunday Times not just once, but for two years in succession! A testament to our people-first culture, where innovation and adaptability thrive in a digital-first, AI-driven workplace; we are proud to have once again retained this very prestigious award!

As well as being recognised as one of the Most Admired Companies in the Chemical Sector by The London Stock Exchange: Recognition of our commitment to excellence, transformation, and data-driven insights, empowering every team member to embrace change and drive success.

We’re also delighted to be acknowledged as a top performer in the FTSE Women Leaders Review for Women in Leadership and Women on Boards! Victrex has been ranked joint 4th among UK-listed FTSE 250 companies, standing alongside much larger peers.

Our Aim Is To Provide The Support Of Accessibility And Community Within Victrex For Everyone

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