Training and Competence Lead

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Training & Competence Lead based in Aberdeen. This has been released on a permanent basis and will be working full time from their city centre premises. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up the training and competence framework and processes as part of the Company Competence Management System.
 
Key responsibilities and accountabilities may include but are not limited to:

• Support Training Advisors with the development and maintenance of unit Training Matrices in line with contractual, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Support Training Advisors with Training Needs Analysis processes to identify gaps in capability and ensure the team supports execution of required assessments.
• Ensure the company’s T&C system meets the requirements of relevant legislation (e.g., O&G regulatory frameworks, STCW where applicable, Flag State requirements) and external audit standards.
• Lead the continuous improvement of training materials, assessment tools, and learning resources to reflect operational lessons learned, audit findings, and changes in regulatory requirements.
• Maintain oversight of training records and documentation to support internal audits, client audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Provide governance and oversight for all training records, ensuring accurate and timely data input, strong auditability, and compliance with document control processes.
• Prepare and deliver training-related KPIs, dashboards, and reports for leadership teams.
• Ensure sourcing, coordination, and quality verification of internal and external training providers.
• Drive communication strategies to ensure timely reporting of training completion, trends, and deviations.
• Support budget planning and ensure cost‑effective team operations.

Competence 

• Lead the development, implementation, and continual improvement of the company’s Competence Management System (CMS and ECMS), ensuring it meets contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, Flag State expectations, and industry best practice.
• Ensure competence standards are clearly defined, current, and aligned to operational risk, including safety‑critical roles, emergency response positions, technical disciplines, and marine/production operations.
• Maintain oversight of the competency assessment schedule, ensuring timely completion of initial, refresher, and re‑verification activities, and proactively managing any overdue or at‑risk items
• Train, coach, and support Assessors, ensuring they are competent, aligned, and confident in delivering high‑quality assessments. Ensure standardization across assessors and verification processes.
• Conduct periodic reviews, sampling, and audits of competence assessments to verify quality, reliability, and alignment with CMS requirements. Identify gaps or inconsistencies and drive corrective actions
• Ensure all competence documentation, evidence, and records are accurate, traceable, and audit‑ready, supporting regulatory inspections, client audits, and internal assurance activities
• Oversee completion and verification of competence assessments within the LMS/competence system.
• Lead optimization of training processes, tools, and documentation to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Promote shared ownership of competence requirements and support operational alignment.
• Maintain awareness of industry standards and apply best practices to team activities.
• Prepare and deliver training-related KPIs, dashboards, and reports for leadership teams.
• Support budget planning and ensure cost‑effective team operations.

Qualification RequirementsEducation

• CIPD in Learning and Development
• Internal Verifier certification preferred but not essential.

Experience

• 5-7 years of experience within the offshore industry
• Experience leading or supervising a team in a training or competence‑related capacity

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proactive, innovative problem‑solving approach.
• Quality‑oriented with meticulous attention to detail.

Knowledge

• Specialist understanding of training and competence systems.
• Good general knowledge of the offshore
• Strong computer skills including LMS and management systems.
• Fluency in English (oral and written).

Other Requirements

• Travel to offshore units and international offices may be required.
• Workplace Assessor certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid BOSIET and Medical Fitness certification.
• Experience with Onboard Tracker ECMS

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: PR/080796


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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.