Workplace Training Specialist

This role sits within a dynamic Workplace Training and Development function and plays a vital part in supporting organisational growth through high-quality, sector-specific training delivery. The Workplace Training Specialist will primarily deliver a bespoke mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention training programme tailored to the energy sector. This includes delivering engaging, high-impact training to diverse audiences across onshore and offshore environments, and sharing insights that inform the continuous development of sector-relevant content. The programme is designed to address key industry challenges such as remote and isolated working, safety-critical cultures, workforce transitions, and the unique pressures associated with offshore life.

The post holder will contribute to an intensive insight-gathering and development phase, participating in focus groups, stakeholder engagement and evidence collection to support the creation and refinement of a tailored training offer for the energy sector. In addition to training delivery, the post holder will provide compassionate, non-clinical mental-health support and informed signposting within a dedicated wellbeing support hub in Aberdeen for individuals from the energy sector who seek follow-on support. This includes offering guidance and connecting individuals to appropriate internal and external services, including specialist support relevant to the energy workforce.

Alongside the bespoke energy programme, the post holder may also deliver a wider range of workplace training and advisory services to organisations across the private, public and voluntary sectors, as required.

• Deliver high-quality, engaging and sector-relevant mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention training to energy sector audiences, including offshore installations, remote sites and onshore bases.
• Deliver high-quality, engaging mental health and wellbeing training to wider workplace audiences.
• Provide non-clinical mental-health support and signposting to individuals from the energy sector accessing the Aberdeen-based wellbeing hub, including:

• Safe, supportive conversations to explore needs and concerns
• Identification of any requirement for further support
• Informed signposting and collaborative working with the wider support team

• Supporting the design, testing and refinement of training products and supporting resources
• Contributing to continuous improvement and regular product reviews
• Sharing delivery insights to strengthen training quality across the wider trainers' network
• Liaising with clients and product development colleagues to support bespoke requests

• Act as a positive ambassador for workplace mental health and wellbeing when engaging with external stakeholders.
• Maintain ongoing personal and professional development aligned with the role.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and purpose of the post.

The post holder will work closely with colleagues across Workplace Training, Product Development and Business Development to ensure effective delivery and continuous improvement of training and support services. They will collaborate with fellow Workplace Training Specialists to ensure consistency of approach, quality assurance and peer support. Close partnership working with Product Development colleagues will support the ongoing evolution of training content and resources. The role also involves close collaboration with colleagues based within the Aberdeen wellbeing support hub to ensure a safe, welcoming and consistent experience for individuals seeking support. Externally, the post holder will maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, clients and funders connected to the energy sector training programme, supporting communication, reporting and delivery requirements.

The team operates a hybrid working model, combining remote working with in-person collaboration where beneficial. This role involves offshore travel; therefore, the post holder must be willing and able to complete required survival training (BOSIET/FOET) and offshore medical certification (OEUK), which will be provided. Offshore visits may involve short-notice changes, early departures and rotational working patterns. Training delivery may occasionally take place outside standard business hours to align with shift patterns. The post holder will also be required to travel across Scotland, including overnight stays and multi-day trips. Access to personal transport is essential.

• Demonstrable experience delivering high-quality training to diverse professional audiences
• Experience delivering training both in-person and virtually using a range of platforms and interactive methods
• Experience adapting training to meet different learning styles and additional support needs
• Experience presenting to and communicating with a variety of audiences

• Experience delivering training on sensitive topics such as mental health or suicide prevention
• Experience providing non-clinical mental-health support or wellbeing conversations
• Experience working in challenging or safety-critical environments
• Experience supporting individuals to access services through effective signposting
• Previous offshore work experience or familiarity with offshore culture

• Knowledge of effective training delivery approaches and best practice

• Knowledge of mental health and wellbeing, including suicide prevention
• Understanding of mental-health challenges specific to the energy and offshore environment
• Mental health-related qualification (e.g. SCQF Levels 4–5 or equivalent)
• Knowledge of workplace wellbeing best practice
• Awareness of local and national support services and referral pathways
• Awareness of safeguarding principles and trauma-informed practice
• Qualification to deliver accredited courses (e.g. SMHFA, ASIST)

• Ability to establish credibility with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to manage complex group dynamics
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Strong communication and active listening skills
• Flexibility to adapt to last-minute schedule changes
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and virtual delivery platforms
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Willingness to complete and maintain offshore certifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Recovery-focused and person-centred approach
• Professional communication and record-keeping
• Commitment to high standards and continuous improvement
• Critical reflection and ongoing learning
• Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Commitment to health, safety and wellbeing
• Team-focused and collaborative working style
• Respectful, empathetic and non-judgemental engagement with others