Training Network Executive

Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British, family-owned company, whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better.

Pay Range

£26,300 to £30,900

Working Hours/Pattern:

Full-time, although we would be happy to consider applicants who are looking to work on a part time basis. If you would like to explore this further please discuss this with the talent partner for this role. Please note our ability to accommodate flexible working arrangements will vary from role to role, dependent on business requirements.

Job Description

Do you have experience of maintaining positive working relationships with training providers to support effective delivery?

Do you have experience of identifying gaps in provision and implementing additional or alternative services to meet demand?

Then consider the role of Training Network Executive at Reed in Partnership!

Please Note, these roles are expressions of interest only at this point. We are currently working on a number of exciting opportunities within this area and are looking to build a pipeline of talent to allow us to work quickly upon contract award. We will be in a position to be able to begin the formal recruitment process in the coming weeks and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps of your expression of interest as soon as possible.

Internal applications for this role close on 06/10/2026

What is the role about?

North Sea Jobs Service (NSJS) is a voluntary transition service for current and former UK-resident oil gas workers who have worked in the industry within the last 2 years. It is commissioned by the UK Government, specifically the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). Workers can access up to 12 months of tailored support, with the primary aim to create employment opportunities through employer and trade union engagement and provide Workers with tailored employment support and training.

The Training Network Executive will support the operational management of the training supply chain, acting as the day-to-day contact for training providers and coordinating the delivery, monitoring, and administration of training provision across the NSJS programme.

Please note, the Training Network Executive may be required to travel around the UK when needed, including to Aberdeen where we will have an NSJS office.

Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

- Sources and onboards relevant training providers based on the needs of Workers.
- Liaises with Team Leaders and local operational teams to assess needs of our Worker caseload, identifying any gaps in existing provision.
- Continually map provision and service gaps, quickly implementing additional or alternative provision in response to any changes in services e.g. removal or changes to local services.
- Maintain positive working relationships with training providers to support effective delivery.
- Ensure training provision complies with programme requirements, policies and procedures.
- Monitor performance against agreed measures, targets and quality standards.
- Support the identification of improvement opportunities and implementation of corrective actions where required, working with the Training Network Manager.

What’s in it for you?

A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include:

- 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays
- Reed Pension Scheme
- Award Winning Management & Leadership training
- Professional & Personal Development Funds
- Bi-annual pay reviews
- Plus much more that can be found on our website
- With the chance to dramatically make a difference to the local community, this role offers immense job satisfaction.

At Reed in Partnership, we live and breathe our values in every decision and action taken, resulting in a collaborative and enjoyable culture within our offices. Our company values – we are fair open and honest; we take ownership, and we work together.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with:

- BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard)

- Experience of working in an administration or coordination role.

- A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma.

- GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage.

Essential Criteria

- Training Network Executive attributes include; Planning & Organisation, Attention to Detail, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Collaboration, Problem solving, Continuous Improvement, Customer Focus, Team Orientation.

- Technical skills including; strong administration skills, good computer/technology skills, basic numeracy/spreadsheet skills and good written communication/record keeping skills.

- Personal interests including interest in people and willingness to learn.

Desirable Criteria

- Experience working in education, with training providers or on skills/employability programmes.

- Experience of working in a fast-paced performance target driven environment.

- Knowledge of local training and learning provisions available.

- Knowledge of the Clean Energy, Oil and Gas and Industry Priority Sectors (e.g. Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Life Sciences etc).

We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.  We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.