Job Overview
The Training Administrator is responsible for administering training across the Cobalt Group of companies, including Cobalt Energy Limited (CEL), Cobalt Energy Project Services Limited (CEPSL) and CEOSL. The primary focus is ensuring all training activities are effectively organised and tracked, supporting project and operational sites with training administrative matters.
This role is contractually based at the head office in Stockport, with expected travel to sites in the Midlands and Scotland to coordinate with on-site administrators.
Training Administration Responsibilities
* Provide administrative training support for the Cobalt Group of companies, with approximately 90% of the work for CEOSL and 10% for CEL/CEPSL.
* Manage and maintain the training calendar to capture all company training.
* Book training sessions for employees in CEL, ensuring alignment with operational requirements.
* Maintain accurate training records, certificates and assessment documents, distributing them to relevant parties including Plant Admins.
* Oversee the completion of training matrices, ensuring each business area is up-to-date and training is actively carried out in line with mandatory requirements.
* Provide administrative support for external and internal training in collaboration with line managers and relevant departments within the Group.
* Manage the approved suppliers list for training providers in conjunction with managers.
* Track training gap analysis to aid the business in understanding training needs and how to fill them.
* Coordinate courses between sites and the Group, issuing calendar invites before training commencement and following up to ensure attendance.
* Manage Ihasco e-learning (or other platforms), assigning courses and following up with employees to complete courses, escalating to line managers after two attempts.
Collaboration with Plant/Technical Administrators
* Work closely with Plant/Technical Administrators to coordinate site‑specific training activities.
* Provide regular updates regarding attendance of scheduled training.
* Communicate training requirements and updates regarding changes to scheduled training to ensure smooth delivery at plant level.
* Maintain a feedback loop with Plant/Technical Administrators to address training gaps, missed sessions or adjustments required to align with plant operations.
* Track training participation and follow up on nonattendance to identify areas for improvement.
* Provide monthly training reports to Plant/Technical Administrators and Senior Management highlighting completed training, non‑attendance, reasons, and outstanding requirements.
* Support Plant/Technical Administrators to stay within the Plant Managers training budget, ensuring all training remains within budget constraints.
Ad Hoc Responsibilities
* Assist with audit inspections and preparations alongside the QHSE department.
* Provide regular reporting on training delivered across departments, sites and the organization, highlighting trends or areas needing attention.
* Book any mandatory training requirements that may arise for CEL and CEPSL.
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* Excellent organisational and planning skills, including attention to detail.
* Strong written communication skills.
* Good time management, able to work to conflicting priorities.
* Excellent IT skills.
* Ability to produce and run reports.
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