Training & Competence Lead

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

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

Experience

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

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

We offer

• Dynamic and rewarding work scope and environment

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

BW Offshore is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of age, gender, disability, religion, or ethnic background.