Global Director of Training & Skills

TWI; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Director of Training & Skills to shape the future of technical education. This strategic role involves leading an international team, enhancing operational effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in technical training and a proven track record in leadership within complex organisations. This is a unique opportunity to make a global impact and drive transformation initiatives in a respected organisation committed to innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Share-in-Success Bonus Scheme

Generous Pension Scheme

Private Health and Dental Cover

Career Development and Training

Onsite Gym

Onsite Employee Restaurant

Flexible Working Hours

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in technical training and international certification frameworks.
• Significant leadership experience within complex, multi-stakeholder organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire an international team in skills development.
• Oversee curriculum design and assessment frameworks.

Skills

Technical Training Expertise

Skills Assessment

Leadership Experience

Strategic Thinking

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Master's Degree in Education or Engineering

Professional Certification in Training

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TWI is a world-renowned centre of excellence in engineering, training and certification, serving industry leaders across the globe. With a heritage spanning decades, TWI has built a reputation for technical authority, innovation, and integrity in supporting the development of individuals and organisations alike.

With an expansive global footprint and a network of professional and industrial members, TWI is entering a pivotal stage of growth under new executive leadership. As we expand our influence and modernise our offering, we are now seeking to appoint a Global Director of Training and Skills to join our Executive team and play a critical role in shaping the future of technical education and certification worldwide.

This is a strategic and highly influential role, reporting directly to the incoming CEO Caroline Gumble, and responsible for the global vision, delivery, and continuous evolution of TWI’s training, examination, and certification portfolio. You will lead and inspire an international team, setting the standard for excellence in skills development, and ensuring TWI remains at the forefront of industry training and regulatory compliance. From advancing operational effectiveness to enhancing candidate experience, your remit will include oversight of curriculum design, examination and assessment frameworks, regulatory engagement, and strategic business development across multiple territories.

As a member of the Executive Team, you will also work collaboratively to deliver ambitious transformation initiatives, strengthen financial performance, and drive long-term value across all areas of the business. With a commercial mindset and an unwavering focus on quality, you will identify and capitalise on global opportunities to scale our training and certification services while maintaining ethical and professional integrity.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in technical training, skills assessment, and international certification frameworks, paired with significant leadership experience within complex, multi-stakeholder organisations. You will be a visionary and strategic thinker, able to balance innovation with regulatory rigour, and commercial performance with service excellence. You will have demonstrable success in growing global operations, forging partnerships, and influencing at board level, with the agility and insight to shape a truly world-class training offering.

This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the most respected names in the field and to make a global impact on the future of technical skills and certification. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for education, operational excellence, and global engagement, we would be delighted to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd, The Ministry, 79-81 Borough Road, London SE1 1DN Telephone [phone] www.saxbam.com Registered in England 2018211 operational excellence, and global engagement, we would be delighted to hear from you. Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to TWI on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference HAAAEC. Alternatively email [e-mail]. Applications should be received by noon on Wednesday 7th May

Travel:

This position will require regular travel both in the UK and abroad.

About us:

TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention.

We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge.

If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.

Diversity statement:

TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent.

Inclusion:

We recognise that it’s the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.

Disability Confident Scheme:

We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation, which means we are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly.

Why work for TWI?

We offer a competitive salary, share-in-success bonus scheme, generous pension scheme (both employee contribution (flexible amount) and TWI contribution (up to 10% of salary), holiday (20 days + 5 Corporate days + 8 bank holiday’s), private health and dental cover, career development and training, onsite employee restaurant, onsite gym, day nursery available for companies on Granta Park (Cambridge) site (subject to availability), onsite parking and more.

We know that balancing work and personal life can at times be challenging. This is why we continue to review and implement family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible working, enhanced maternity pay and paid parental leave.

TWI Culture

As one of the world’s leading independent research and technology organisations, we are committed to attracting, motivating and retaining the best talent from around the world. Our goal is to develop the next generation of experts to address future industry challenges.

We are committed to creating a culture that recognises and respects the differences between people while valuing the contribution everyone makes to TWI.

The diversity of our staff and students makes a positive and important contribution to our continuing success.

TWI offers a comprehensive training programme, incorporating both in-house and external courses to support staff development.

TWI Values:

Our six values provide a point of reference for the way we expect our people to operate and behave.

• Inclusion: Valuing the contribution from every individual, creating value for our customers
• Teamwork: Building effective working relationships, we accomplish more together
• Adaptability: Engaging positively with change to meet the needs of the business
• Taking Responsibility: Achieving our objectives and personal development
• Innovation & Expertise: Championing new ideas and sharing knowledge to solve industry problems
• Customer Focus: Building trusting relationships with our customers

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Training, Engineering, and Business Development

• Industries

  Engineering Services, Technical and Vocational Training, and Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing

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