Strategic Training & Competency Leader

Wabtec Corporation; Burton upon Trent; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Wabtec Corporation seeks a seasoned Competency & Training Manager to lead the workforce capability program across the Burton and Birkenhead sites. You will build a robust competency framework and drive the creation of an on-site Training School to support safety, quality and performance.

You will oversee assessors, partner with colleges and providers, and deliver measurable improvements through strategic training plans and governance, ensuring records are consistent during site closure

Qualificações

• Level 4 IQA Internal Quality.
• L3 Assessing in the Workplace.
• Teaching or Training Qualification (PTLLS, CTLLS, Level 3 Award in Education and Training or equivalent).
• Internal Auditor qualification or relevant audit experience.
• Strong understanding of competency management principles.

Responsabilidades

• Own and maintain the site's Competency Management Framework.
• Develop and implement competency standards for all operational and support functions.
• Ensure all employees are assessed, trained, and authorised in accordance with business requirements.
• Maintain robust competency matrices and training records.
• Monitor competence expiry dates, reassessments, and refresher training requirements.
• Lead competency audits and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Provide regular reporting on workforce capability, competency risks, and training performance.
• Develop and deliver the site's annual training strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Identify skills gaps and workforce development requirements.
• Oversee the planning and delivery of technical, operational, safety, quality, and leadership training.
• Ensure training programmes are effective, measurable, and aligned to industry best practice.
• Establish evaluation methods to assess training effectiveness and return on investment.
• Manage training budgets and maximise value from external training providers.
• Provide leadership and direction to all site trainers and assessors.
• Establish clear performance expectations and development plans for the training team.
• Standardise assessment methodologies across the site.
• Conduct regular audits of assessment quality and consistency.
• Support trainers in developing engaging and effective training materials.
• Drive continuous improvement within training and assessment activities.
• Lead the development of an on-site Training School and Skills Academy.
• Produce a comprehensive business case outlining strategic benefits, cost-benefit analysis, infrastructure requirements, resource requirements, delivery model, ROI, and benchmarking.
• Develop implementation plans and governance structures.
• Build partnerships with colleges, apprenticeship providers, awarding bodies, and customers.
• Create pathways for apprenticeships, upskilling, reskilling, and leadership development.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Railway Industry Standards, customer requirements, internal management systems, and regulatory training obligations.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Ensure training documentation and evidence meet audit requirements.
• Manage training-related risks through effective governance.
• Analyse performance, quality, safety, and operational data to identify training needs.
• Use lessons learned, audit findings, customer feedback, and business performance data to drive improvements.
• Introduce innovative learning solutions including e-learning, digital competency management systems, simulations, blended learning, and broader business improvement initiatives.

Conhecimentos

Competency management

Training strategy

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Audit experience

Continuous improvement

Formação

Level 4 IQA

L3 Assessing in the Workplace

Teaching/Training Qualification

Internal Auditor qualification

Descrição da vaga

Wabtec Corporation seeks a seasoned Competency & Training Manager to lead the workforce capability program across the Burton and Birkenhead sites. You will build a robust competency framework and drive the creation of an on-site Training School to support safety, quality and performance.

You will oversee assessors, partner with colleges and providers, and deliver measurable improvements through strategic training plans and governance, ensuring records are consistent during site closure