Training Advisor

The Talent World; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus up to 10%

Pension salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Private medical insurance

Life assurance and income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Additional annual leave option

Professional memberships

Volunteering days

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Reed Ipswich is recruiting a Training Advisor on the outskirts of Ipswich to coordinate training and competence activities across the project, ensuring workforce readiness and compliance with project standards.

You will work with operational teams, HR, managers and external providers to maintain records, generate reports and support audits. A CIPD Level 3-5 in Learning & Development or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Training, Learning & Development, Training Coordinator, or Competency Management.
• CIPD Level 3-5 in Learning & Development or equivalent experience.
• Experience in construction, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, utilities, or other regulated environments.
• Knowledge of training compliance, certification management, and competency frameworks.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and learning or training management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training requirements and development plans across teams.
• Manage training schedules to support deadlines.
• Liaise with external providers to arrange and validate training activities.
• Monitor mandatory training, qualifications, certifications, and competency records.
• Identify compliance risks, training gaps, and upcoming renewals.
• Maintain accurate training data and audit-ready records.
• Advise managers on training and competence requirements.
• Produce reports on compliance and workforce capability.
• Support audits and keep training documentation up to date.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain training standards.
• Assist with improvements to training processes and systems.
• Promote learning and continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

CIPD Level 3-5 in Learning & Development

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

£30,000 - £40,000 DOEReed Ipswich is delighted to be supporting a client on the outskirts of Ipswich who is looking for a

Suffolk£30,000 - £40,000 DOEReed Ipswich is delighted to be supporting a client on the outskirts of Ipswich who is looking for a Training Advisor.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a large-scale, safety-critical environment where you will play a key role in supporting workforce capability, compliance, and development. Working closely with operational teams, HR, managers, and external training providers, you will ensure employees have the skills, qualifications, and certifications required to perform safely and effectively.

The Role

As Training Advisor, you will coordinate training and competence activities across the project, helping to ensure workforce readiness and compliance with project standards.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Coordinating training requirements and development plans across multiple teams.
• Managing training schedules to support operational and project deadlines.
• Liaising with external providers to arrange and validate training activities.
• Monitoring mandatory training, qualifications, certifications, and competency records.
• Identifying compliance risks, training gaps, and upcoming renewals.
• Maintaining accurate training data and ensuring records are audit-ready.
• Advising managers and supervisors on training and competence requirements.
• Producing regular reports on compliance, training completion, and workforce capability.
• Supporting audits and ensuring training documentation is kept up to date.
• Working closely with stakeholders to maintain consistent training standards across the project.
• Assisting with improvements to training processes, systems, and procedures.
• Promoting a positive culture of learning, development, and continuous improvement.

About You

• Experience within a Training, Learning & Development, Training Coordinator, or Competency Management role.
• CIPD Level 3-5 in Learning & Development, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, utilities, or another regulated environment.
• Knowledge of training compliance, certification management, and competency frameworks.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and learning or training management systems.

What's on Offer?

• £30,000 - £40,000 DOE(the top end of the salary range is reserved for exceptional candidates who meet and exceed all requirements)
• Mileage reimbursement for commuting to site (currently available until April 2028)
• Discretionary annual bonus of up to 10%
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with minimum 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance and income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Paid professional memberships
• Volunteering days
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a nationally significant project and develop your career within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

For more information, please contact Rachel Dunham at Reed Ipswich.