Training Coordinator

Michael Page; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Enhanced pension scheme (5% employer)

Mileage reimbursement

Discretionary bonus up to 10%

Job summary

Michael Page is assisting with the recruitment of a Training Advisor for a major infrastructure project near Ipswich. The role focuses on coordinating training plans, ensuring compliance, and maintaining competence across the workforce to ensure project readiness.

You will liaise with internal teams and external providers to organise training activities, monitor expiries, and produce reports for stakeholders. CIPD Level 3-5 or equivalent experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Co-ordination of training plans aligned with mobilisation and delivery schedules.
• Liaison with external training providers to organise and validate activities.
• Monitor training compliance, qualifications and certification records.
• Identify gaps, risks and upcoming expiry of certifications.
• Provide guidance to managers on training and competence requirements.
• Produce training and compliance reports for stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of training processes and documentation.
• Maintain audit-ready training records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training plans per project mobilisation and delivery timelines.
• Coordinate external training providers and validate training activities.
• Track and report training compliance, qualifications and certifications.
• Identify gaps and upcoming expiries; advise on mitigations.
• Guide managers on training/competence requirements.
• Prepare reports for stakeholders on training status.
• Drive improvements to training processes and systems.
• Keep training records accurate and audit-ready.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Training coordination

Education

CIPD Level 3-5 in Learning & Development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management System

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Training Advisor to support training coordination, compliance and workforce competence across a large-scale infrastructure project. Working closely with operational teams, HR and external providers, you'll play a key role in ensuring employees are trained, qualified and project-ready.

Client Details

Our client is a leading specialist contractor operating across major infrastructure and construction projects throughout the UK and internationally. With a strong focus on safety, innovation and employee development, they deliver complex engineering solutions and offer excellent opportunities for long‑term career growth.

Description

• Coordinating training plans in line with project mobilisation and delivery schedules.
• Liaising with external training providers to arrange and validate training activities.
• Monitoring training compliance, qualifications and certification records.
• Identifying gaps, risks and upcoming certification expiries.
• Providing guidance to managers and supervisors on training and competence requirements.
• Producing training and compliance reports for stakeholders.
• Supporting continuous improvement of training processes, systems and documentation.
• Maintaining accurate, audit‑ready training records.

Profile

The successful applicant will have previous experience in training coordination, learning and development administration, workforce compliance or competence management within a regulated, construction, engineering or project‑based environment.

You will also have:

• CIPD Level 3-5 in Learning & Development, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting training, learning or compliance activities in an operational setting.
• Understanding of competence, qualification and certification management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and training/learning management systems.

The ability to commute to the Orwell Logistics Park area on the outskirts of Ipswich.

Job Offer

• Salary of £30,000 to £40,000 depending on experience.
• Additional 15% project allowance.
• Discretionary annual bonus of up to 10%.
• Reimbursement of commuted mileage (currently available until April 2028).
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance and Income Protection.
• Enhanced pension scheme with minimum 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced sick pay after probation.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on a major infrastructure project within a globally recognised organisation.

Note: No car allowance, company vehicle or subsistence is provided with this role. Applicants should be within a reasonable commuting distance of Ipswich/Orwell Logistics Park.