Omexom Job Description

Job Title: Institute Manager
Reporting to: Head of HR

Role Purpose

The Institute Manager will be responsible for leading the Institute Business Unit, managing and delivering all training-related services as required to meet business requirements. This role is pivotal in driving the growth and evolution of our training services to meet expanding business needs and penetrate external markets.

The successful candidate will manage the Institute team and operations across our physical training locations. This is a strategic leadership role requiring a blend of extensive industry expertise, operational acumen, and business development capability.

Responsibilities & Duties

Including but not limited to the following:

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, manage and mentor a cross-functional team of technical trainers and L&D specialists.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with the Institute’s mission and Omexom company values.

Strategic Growth & Development

Develop and execute a strategy for expanding training services, including the launch of a second physical location and scaling online offerings.
Identify and pursue opportunities to sell training programs to external clients and industry partners.

Programme Oversight

Ensure training content is current, relevant, and aligned with industry standards.
Oversee curriculum development, instructional design, and delivery quality across platforms.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build relationships with industry bodies, clients, and internal business units to align training with market needs.
Represent the Institute at industry events and forums to promote visibility and credibility.

Operational Excellence

Manage budgets, resources, and logistics for both physical and digital training environments.
Monitor KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Governance

Interfaces and relationships with key stakeholders:

Omexom Institute team
Business Unit General Managers
Operations Manager and Project Managers
Regional HR Business Partners

Person Specification

The Individual

Proven technical knowledge and experience in the electrical transmission and distribution industry.
Strong leadership background with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrable success in mentoring and coaching.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across all levels.
Sound IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new software packages.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
Ability to work under pressure, be a team player, and demonstrate high self-motivation.
Initiative to learn new skills and tasks quickly.

Skills and Personal Attributes

Communication and Influencing Skills: Express ideas and information accurately and clearly, both orally and in writing.
Influence: Inspire, enable, and develop others in pursuit of business unit success.
Collaboration: Build and benefit from effective internal and external relationships.
Project Management: Work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines.
Drive & Commitment: Demonstrate passion for delivering outcomes that support Business Unit objectives.
Stakeholder Management: Manage internal and external stakeholders appropriately.

General

The jobholder must have the ability to be flexible and travel as required.

Values

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must demonstrate the following qualities:

Team Spirit & Generosity – Able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support, and drive performance.
Trust and Empowerment – Enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
Integrity and Responsibility – Take responsibility for duties and manage them effectively to ensure efficient, high-quality results.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.