Training Administrator

at  SOCOTEC UK Limited

To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Building and Real Estate Division. SOCOTEC’s Health and Safety Consultancy services provide individual consultants on short-term projects to support specific issues, all the way through to multi-disciplinary teams on long-term assignments working within a major project or corporate organisation. We are looking for a Training Administrator to join our growing team.
This role is key in ensuring the efficient and smooth running of our training department by providing high-quality administrative support.
The successful candidate will offer professional and effective administrative assistance, helping to ensure the smooth coordination of training and development activities within the department. A positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a professional attitude are essential to thrive in this role.
Based from home with occasional visits to offices as part of the SOCOTEC UK Health and Safety Consultancy Team.

Working across a variety of projects both autonomously and as part of a wider team, tasks you will be required to undertake as part of your role include (but are not limited to):

• Provide essential administrative support to staff and managers in the planning and implementation of training and development events.
• Assist in the creation and preparation of training materials, including attendance lists, evaluation forms, handouts, and certificates, ensuring all documentation is ready within required timeframes.
• Communicate course details and requirements to employees, facilities, trainers, and external suppliers in a timely manner.
• Serve as the key point of contact for trainers, managers, and employees regarding training activities.
• Gather and review feedback from training sessions, enabling timely updates and improvements to programs.
• Maintain accurate training records, both electronically and manually, in line with company policies and procedures.
• Support the daily operations of the training department and provide assistance to the Training Manager as needed.

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience as an Administrative Assistant or in a similar role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Competence in using IT-based systems, particularly for record management and data entry.
• Familiarity with office procedures and proficiency in MS Office.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and adjust to shifting demands.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work independently and show initiative in completing tasks.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of organising CITB, IOSH and other health and safety courses would be beneficial.
• Ideally you will have experience of working within a training environment, but this is not essential.

SOCOTEC is the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you’ll be part of an 1,800+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.
As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.
Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.
Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations

Working across a variety of projects both autonomously and as part of a wider team, tasks you will be required to undertake as part of your role include (but are not limited to):

• Provide essential administrative support to staff and managers in the planning and implementation of training and development events.
• Assist in the creation and preparation of training materials, including attendance lists, evaluation forms, handouts, and certificates, ensuring all documentation is ready within required timeframes.
• Communicate course details and requirements to employees, facilities, trainers, and external suppliers in a timely manner.
• Serve as the key point of contact for trainers, managers, and employees regarding training activities.
• Gather and review feedback from training sessions, enabling timely updates and improvements to programs.
• Maintain accurate training records, both electronically and manually, in line with company policies and procedures.
• Support the daily operations of the training department and provide assistance to the Training Manager as needed

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience as an Administrative Assistant or in a similar role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Competence in using IT-based systems, particularly for record management and data entry.
• Familiarity with office procedures and proficiency in MS Office.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and adjust to shifting demands.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work independently and show initiative in completing tasks