Training Manager

About the role:

WorldSkills UK is an independent charity and partnership between employers, education, and governments. Together, we are using international best practice to raise standards in apprenticeships and technical education so more young people and employers can succeed.

At WorldSkills UK, we are passionate about empowering young people from all backgrounds through competition-based training and skills development. As we prepare for the next international competition, we are seeking dynamic and experienced trainers from education and industry to join our team. This role involves leading a world-class training programme across various specialisms to prepare students and apprentices for the upcoming WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, September 2026.

This rewarding 18-month position offers you the chance to make a real impact, share global best practices, and contribute to raising the standards of skills education. In return, we provide financial support, access to a global network to advance your professional practice, and opportunities to develop as a leader in your field.

Role and responsibility:

The Training Manager plays a pivotal role in driving each international training programme, serving as the key architect to prepare, compete and excel on the global stage. This role is central to shaping the future of skills development, as it integrates world-class insights and best practices from international benchmarks into UK TVET systems. The role also directly influences the UK’s international performance, fostering excellence in students and apprentices to meet and exceed the highest global standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion: The Training Manager will champion a culture of fairness and integrity, placing equity, diversity, and inclusion at the forefront to ensure that individuals from all backgrounds have equal access to opportunities.
• Setting world-class standards in training and skills development: The Training Manager leads the charge in establishing and maintaining world-class standards in their training programme, ensuring that UK competitors meet and exceed global technical benchmarks at WorldSkills.
• Maximising budget impact: The Training Manager will work closely with WorldSkills UK to manage a budget, ensuring maximum impact from high-quality training.
• Leading the preparation of students and apprentices: The Training Manager is tasked with ensuring competitors are well-prepared and positioned to excel at the highest level in international competitions.
• Coordinating national and global networks for high-impact training: The Training Manager will coordinate and mobilise support across the UK sector networks to design and implement a high-impact training programme.
• Enhancing the UK’s position in international competitions: A critical goal of the Training Manager is to elevate the UK’s standing on the global stage, with a strategic focus on excelling in international skills competitions.
• Gathering insights from international benchmarking: The Training Manager is responsible for staying at the forefront of global skills development by actively engaging in international benchmarking.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Outstanding knowledge and understanding of the craft or skill, along with an understanding of industry and educational standards and practices.
• Experience in monitoring performance, including marking and assessment practices.
• Proven ability to challenge and motivate diverse groups of students and apprentices to achieve success through various teaching methods.
• Strong connections within an influential network that can support the planning and delivery of the training programme.
• Capacity to work outside of normal office hours and the flexibility to work away from home.
• Full support from your employer to perform the role and participate in the programme.
• Willingness to travel within the United Kingdom and internationally.
• Ability to balance employment, personal life, and the responsibilities of the Training Manager role.

Application Process

For further details on how to apply, please review an application pack on our website. Closing date for applications is 10am, 26 November 2024.