Institute Manager

Omexom UK; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training solutions company in the UK seeks an experienced Institute Manager to oversee the Institute Business Unit. You will be responsible for managing training services and driving strategic growth. The successful candidate will lead a cross-functional team, develop innovative training programs, and engage with industry stakeholders. Strong leadership and technical expertise in electrical transmission is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven technical experience in the electrical transmission and distribution industry.
• Strong leadership background with experience in managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrable success in mentoring and coaching others.
• Excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate high self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a cross-functional team of trainers and specialists.
• Develop strategy for expanding training services and new offerings.
• Ensure training content is relevant and up-to-date.
• Build relationships with clients and industry stakeholders.
• Manage budgets and logistics for training environments.

Skills

Technical knowledge in electrical transmission and distribution

Leadership

Communication skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Omexom Job Description

Job Title: Institute Manager
Reporting to: Head of HR

Role Purpose

The Institute Manager will be responsible for leading the Institute Business Unit, managing and delivering all training-related services as required to meet business requirements. This role is pivotal in driving the growth and evolution of our training services to meet expanding business needs and penetrate external markets.

The successful candidate will manage the Institute team and operations across our physical training locations. This is a strategic leadership role requiring a blend of extensive industry expertise, operational acumen, and business development capability.

Responsibilities & Duties

Including but not limited to the following:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, manage and mentor a cross-functional team of technical trainers and L&D specialists.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with the Institute’s mission and Omexom company values.

Strategic Growth & Development

• Develop and execute a strategy for expanding training services, including the launch of a second physical location and scaling online offerings.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to sell training programs to external clients and industry partners.

Programme Oversight

• Ensure training content is current, relevant, and aligned with industry standards.
• Oversee curriculum development, instructional design, and delivery quality across platforms.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build relationships with industry bodies, clients, and internal business units to align training with market needs.
• Represent the Institute at industry events and forums to promote visibility and credibility.

Operational Excellence

• Manage budgets, resources, and logistics for both physical and digital training environments.
• Monitor KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Governance

Interfaces and relationships with key stakeholders:

• Omexom Institute team
• Business Unit General Managers
• Operations Manager and Project Managers
• Regional HR Business Partners

Person Specification

The Individual

• Proven technical knowledge and experience in the electrical transmission and distribution industry.
• Strong leadership background with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrable success in mentoring and coaching.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across all levels.
• Sound IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new software packages.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, be a team player, and demonstrate high self-motivation.
• Initiative to learn new skills and tasks quickly.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Communication and Influencing Skills: Express ideas and information accurately and clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Influence: Inspire, enable, and develop others in pursuit of business unit success.
• Collaboration: Build and benefit from effective internal and external relationships.
• Project Management: Work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines.
• Drive & Commitment: Demonstrate passion for delivering outcomes that support Business Unit objectives.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage internal and external stakeholders appropriately.

General

The jobholder must have the ability to be flexible and travel as required.

Values

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must demonstrate the following qualities:

• Team Spirit & Generosity – Able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support, and drive performance.
• Trust and Empowerment – Enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
• Integrity and Responsibility – Take responsibility for duties and manage them effectively to ensure efficient, high-quality results.
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.