Training Officer

Our marine client based just outside Glasgow are looking for a Training Officer to join their team to support the delivery of the Training Department functions. The role of Training Officer is critical in providing a constructive relationship between trainee and client, mentoring trainees by guiding, supporting, motivating, and enthusing them throughout training to ensure career prospects are enhanced. It is challenging, diverse, rewarding and requires a decisive ability to inspire confidence in others.
 
As such, as Training Officer you must have a proactive and practical approach – this is seen as an essential requirement in achieving Company Objectives, ensuring you continuously fulfil customer requirements.
 
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
  • HNC/D Marine Engineering/Nautical Science or equivalent experience
  • Experience working in a training capacity (preferred)
  • Relevant sea-going experience – having sailed in a relevant capacity to understand the challenges cadets may encounter
  • Excellent communication; planning and organisation skills
  • Commercial awareness and acumen – knowing how the business operates and the direct impacts the team can have on this
  • Strong communication skills both verbally and written
  • Excellent PC skills, with a key focus on MS packages
  • UK drivers licence (Essential)
JOB DESCRIPTION 
  • Gain and develop good general knowledge of client companies and their contractual requirements
  • Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, internal and external
  • Assist with the company’s recruitment efforts from end to end, including answering initial queries, conducting interviews, attending recruitment events, contributing to the selection and placement process and other additional tasks as required
  • Be prepared to attend such events over weekends or in evenings as required
  • Ensure that all college documentation is completed timely and accurately, with appropriate follow-ups and escalations where required
  • Ensure that seagoing documentation is completed as appropriate, including, but not limited to the review of shipboard reports, TRB’s, etc.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members including the Administration and Management teams
  • Provide effective management and mentoring to trainees under your responsibility. Escalate potential concerns as and when required
  • Embrace the company values and culture, internally and externally
  • Contribute as required to the monthly cadet payroll
  • Develop a working understanding of the company obligations as an MCA approved Training Provider
  • Keep a current knowledge of industry standards and regulations as applicable to Cadet Training.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER 
 
Competitive Salary and Benefits Package