Training Academy Manager
Full-Time, Permanent
North West England, Hybrid Working
About James Fisher Renewables
James Fisher Renewables provides comprehensive and trusted solutions to offshore wind and renewables market. This, among other services, include high voltage engineering solutions, from conceptual design, through to installation and operations and maintenance as well as blade services. The company has an extensive experience through working at over 60 wind farms - onshore and offshore - in the UK, Europe, Taiwan and United States.
JFR - Part of James Fisher and Sons
James Fisher is a global engineering services company that has evolved from its origins as a ship owner and operator to provide expertise and innovative technology across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. We help our customers deliver on their promises safely, efficiently, and responsibly. With a strong heritage built on our people and innovation, we are embedding sustainability across our business.
Our strategy, centered around the One James Fisher ambition, aims to build a cohesive engineering service company in the Blue Economy.
- Our Energy Division offers safe, sustainable products and services for oil, gas, and renewables.
- The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support for defence and commercial diving markets.
- Maritime Transport leads in global maritime shipping and ship-to-ship transfer services.
Together, we are building a brighter, bolder, and more innovative future.
The Role
As the Training Academy Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the operations and strategic direction of the training academy. This involves managing the development, implementation, and evaluation of the training programmes to ensure they meet organisational goals and learners' needs. You will work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high quality educational experiences and foster a culture of continuous learning and development.
If you would like to get involved in building something from the ground up and seeing the results of your hard work, this might be your ideal role!
The role will be based in our Bamber Bridge office in Preston and we offer hybrid working arrangements. It will also require occasional travel to various training sites and events.
Role Accountabilities
- Operational delivery of internal pathway
- Activity co-ordination and logistics
- Financial control and tracking
- Delegate progress monitoring
- Establishing scalable model
- Establishing a standard for training and assessment material
- Building the operational processes and procedures
- Establishing framework for expansion
- Support the creation of external courses
- Ensure training is of professional standard, seeking suitable accreditations where appropriate
- Ensure trainers are trained to deliver to a professional level
- Secure external funding streams for training programmes
- Working together with the Energy Division Training and Competence Manager to ensure streamlining of preferred suppliers
- Identifying and establishing key strategic supply chain partners, to enhance the offering of the JF Academy
- Working closely with the engineering team to identify suitable location to support the practical elements of internal training
Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related field.
- Experience in a similar role within a training centre
- Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and training methodologies.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, resources, and projects effectively.
- Certification in training and development (e.g., CPTD, ATD) is a plus.
- Strategic thinking and planning.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
If the above captured your interest, click ‘apply’ now!
You can find out more about James Fisher & Sons group companies and valued behaviours by watching a short film here: We are One James Fisher - YouTube
Due to the volume of applications we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce. For more information Click here