Training Administrator

Lothian Buses Ltd.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A major bus service provider in Edinburgh seeks an experienced Training Administrator. The successful candidate will manage driver training records and support recruitment tasks within a busy office environment. Competitive salary and various employee benefits, including free travel on Lothian services, are offered.

Benefits

Company pension

Free travel in Edinburgh

90% discount on additional travel cards

HSF Health Plan coverage

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy office environment preferred.
• Ability to travel to all Lothian Group sites.

Responsibilities

• Maintain driver training records and ensure accurate updates.
• Work with the Training Manager to audit records and processes.
• Support recruitment with various administrative tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organisational skills

Good team player

Problem solving

Flexibility

Job description

Training Administrator

We’re looking for an experienced and highly organised administrator to undertake all administrative tasks associated with our driver training process.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining driver training records and ensuring accurate and timely updates on various systems. You’ll also periodically work with our Training Manager to audit records and processes and support the recruitment team with various administrative tasks.

There will be training school colleagues, candidates, and new drivers within the department, so experience of working in a busy office environment would be beneficial. Some flexibility may be required to support with recruitment events which may be out with normal business hours.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good team player
• The ability to identify and solve problems
• Ability to travel to all Lothian Group sites

What we will offer you:

• Competitive Salary of £28,500
• 37.5 hours per week
• Company pension
• Free travel in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas on all Lothian buses and Edinburgh Trams plus a huge 90% discount on one other travel card for a family member or friend.
• Automatic enrolment into afreeHSF Health Plan, helping you with a wide range of healthcare costs including optical and dental costs as well as physiotherapy, podiatry and many more health expenses. This is fully funded by Lothian and we even provide cover for children under 18!
• Access to a range of benefits including discounts in 100’s of retailers and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Please note,this role is fully on-site based and no remote working is available.

If you think you fit the bill then we'd love to hear from you! Please apply with your CV and cover letter. The closing date for applications is 15th June 2025