Our client is currently recruiting for a Senior Training & Competency Officer. Based in Aberdeen, the role is on a permanent (staff) basis and offers hybrid working. RESPONSIBILITIES Action and progress the implementation of the Company Competence Management framework, ensuring effective practices in accordance with the assessment and verification strategies. Mentor and provide guidance to the training team to ensure understanding and knowledge progression of the Company competence assurance process. Act as advisory to Assessors and Internal Verifiers on all aspects of competence assurance in accordance with company competence standards, strategies and procedure. Ensure compliance and provide reporting of Training and Competence status for fleet personnel. Assist the Training & Competence Manager in ensuring outsourced Training Administration Service compliance is met, and approved policies and procedures are adhered to. Monitor and report KPIs on a regular basis. Assist to oversee, guide and mentor the Training and Competence team with day-today duties and responsibilities, ensuring that processes and procedures are understood and applied. Maintain current relevant Training related knowledge of Industry codes of practice and regional requirements to support the fleet’s global compliance, including marine licencing (STCW), flag state (ISM Code) and Client specific. Initiate and deliver various digitalisation & automation initiatives within Training & Competence function as well as assist to oversee and manage the progression of existing software and systems. Administer proposal of annual Training Matrix review and revision. Act as advisory on all aspects of Training, including undertaking training needs analysis, liaising with Heads of Department and Rig Managers to ensure training related queries are handled in a timely and efficient manner. Ensure effective reporting is achieved and provided to the Chief HR Officer, Training & Competence Manager and Rig Manager’s at agreed intervals. Monitor and report on training related deviations and trends, providing feedback to the Training & Competence Manager. Where requested by the Training & Competence Manager, represent at Industry events/forums/work groups, reporting back on relevant Training & Competence related news and industry good practice. Any other duties as required by the Training and Competence Manager REQUIREMENTS High School Education Relevant experience at a similar level within the drilling and/or marine industry. Excellent knowledge of industry training and competence. Experience/knowledge of industry competence management system accreditation (OPITO/IADC). Previous experience initiating and implementing digitalisation initiatives. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Efficient and have ability to work within a fast-paced environment, producing high accuracy. Demonstrates self-motivation and commitment. Excellent work planning and time management skills Relevant University Degree Electronic Competence Management software applications. Previous experience using Internal Verifier and Microsoft Projects