Commercial Fire and Security Training Manager
Skills for Security
Date: 1 week ago
City: Walsall
Contract type: Full time
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At a Glance
Salary
Employer Description
We are a grade 2 Ofsted national provider and are the largest fire and security apprenticeship training provider in the UK, operating from training centres in Warrington, Watford, Walsall, Glasgow and Middlesbrough. We currently have over 750 apprentices enrolled on our programmes. Alongside our apprenticeship training, we also offer a range of commercial training courses, designed to upskill existing workforces.
We are the organising partner for the WorldSkills UK electronic security and fire competitions, which run each year.
In 2023, we launched a company sponsorship programme, which has seen leading brand names in the sector come onboard to invest in our initiatives, designed to address the engineering skills gap within the sector.
Skills for Security has enjoyed over 500% growth since 2019 and is owned by The Banks Foundation, set up by industry entrepreneur, Simon Banks, and the British Security Industry Association, the sectors leading trade association.
We are aiming for continued growth and want to have 3000 apprentices on our programmes across the UK. We still have a great potential to explore in our core markets – but also have plans to diversify into adjacent areas, for example Cyber and IoT. As a business, we are fully committed to innovation and are continually looking for new and innovative ways to deliver our training solutions.
Main description
Are you an experienced professional in the fire and security sector with a passion for training and development? We are looking for a Commercial Fire and Security Training Manager to lead the design, implement, and manage a comprehensive training strategy to ensure our learners are skilled, certified, and aligned with industry standards. This role is critical to maintaining excellence in service delivery, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
Who Are We?
Skills for Security are an award winning apprenticeship provider within the Fire and Security sector. We’re passionate about shaping the future of learning. We offer a wide-range of innovative training solutions through our online platform, Skills on Demand.
About The Role
As the Commercial Fire and Security Training Manager, you will be pivotal in developing and managing a comprehensive training strategy. Your mission will be to ensure our learners are skilled, certified, and aligned with industry standards, ultimately maintaining excellence in service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Training Development & Delivery: Design, develop, and deliver engaging training programs on fire and security systems including CCTV, access control, fire alarms, and intruder detection.
Compliance & Certification: Ensure all training programs meet industry standards and oversee the certification process for relevant qualifications.
Performance Management: Evaluate training effectiveness and collaborate with stakeholders to align training with business objectives.
Sales Opportunities: Leverage your industry knowledge and connections to identify and pursue B2B sales opportunities for training services.
Collaboration & Leadership: Build relationships with external training providers and mentor team members to foster a culture of continuous learning.
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Qualifications & Experience
At a Glance
Salary
- 45000 per year
Employer Description
We are a grade 2 Ofsted national provider and are the largest fire and security apprenticeship training provider in the UK, operating from training centres in Warrington, Watford, Walsall, Glasgow and Middlesbrough. We currently have over 750 apprentices enrolled on our programmes. Alongside our apprenticeship training, we also offer a range of commercial training courses, designed to upskill existing workforces.
We are the organising partner for the WorldSkills UK electronic security and fire competitions, which run each year.
In 2023, we launched a company sponsorship programme, which has seen leading brand names in the sector come onboard to invest in our initiatives, designed to address the engineering skills gap within the sector.
Skills for Security has enjoyed over 500% growth since 2019 and is owned by The Banks Foundation, set up by industry entrepreneur, Simon Banks, and the British Security Industry Association, the sectors leading trade association.
We are aiming for continued growth and want to have 3000 apprentices on our programmes across the UK. We still have a great potential to explore in our core markets – but also have plans to diversify into adjacent areas, for example Cyber and IoT. As a business, we are fully committed to innovation and are continually looking for new and innovative ways to deliver our training solutions.
Main description
Are you an experienced professional in the fire and security sector with a passion for training and development? We are looking for a Commercial Fire and Security Training Manager to lead the design, implement, and manage a comprehensive training strategy to ensure our learners are skilled, certified, and aligned with industry standards. This role is critical to maintaining excellence in service delivery, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
Who Are We?
Skills for Security are an award winning apprenticeship provider within the Fire and Security sector. We’re passionate about shaping the future of learning. We offer a wide-range of innovative training solutions through our online platform, Skills on Demand.
About The Role
As the Commercial Fire and Security Training Manager, you will be pivotal in developing and managing a comprehensive training strategy. Your mission will be to ensure our learners are skilled, certified, and aligned with industry standards, ultimately maintaining excellence in service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Training Development & Delivery: Design, develop, and deliver engaging training programs on fire and security systems including CCTV, access control, fire alarms, and intruder detection.
Compliance & Certification: Ensure all training programs meet industry standards and oversee the certification process for relevant qualifications.
Performance Management: Evaluate training effectiveness and collaborate with stakeholders to align training with business objectives.
Sales Opportunities: Leverage your industry knowledge and connections to identify and pursue B2B sales opportunities for training services.
Collaboration & Leadership: Build relationships with external training providers and mentor team members to foster a culture of continuous learning.
Essential
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience in a training role within the fire and security industry.
- Comprehensive knowledge of fire and security systems (e.g., Honeywell, Texecom, Hikvision).
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Proficiency in using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning tools.
- Certified Trainer (e.g., CIPD Level 3 in Learning and Development).
- Technical certifications related to fire and security systems (e.g., FIA, BAFE).
- Experience with instructional design and curriculum development.
- Home/hybrid working with frequent travel to training sites and client locations
- Competitive salary – Starting at £45,000 but negotiable for the right candidate
- Competitive bonus
- Family friendly working hours - Monday – Friday 8.30-5.00 with 45 mins lunch
- Life assurance 3 x salary
- 25 days of annual leave, plus Christmas closure
- Refer a friend scheme
- Enhanced pension
- Development & progression opportunities
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