Training Administrator (Operations)
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,939 to £39,372 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Pay award pending |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | Lymington, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | New Forest District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Looking for an exciting new opportunity? Help us deliver training and learning to our frontline operations?
We have the perfect opportunity if you enjoy working with a dynamic and diverse operational business support team.
About you
You are an organised, detail-orientated administrator who can manage multiple priorities while remaining calm under pressure. You enjoy working with a wide range of people and have excellent communication skills.
You have:
Strong administrative and coordination skills.
Are confident using databases, spreadsheets and digital systems.
Can build positive relationships with staff, managers and external providers.
Experience in training coordination, HR administration or workforce development (desirable).
An understanding of operational services or health & safety compliance (advantageous but not essential).
A positive a can-do attitude will also be beneficial in the role.
About the role
We’re looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused Training Administrator to join our Operations Services team. This role is essential to ensuring that all operational staff across the service are fully trained, competent and compliant in their roles—from waste and recycling to grounds maintenance, street cleaning, fleet, and other frontline services.
You will coordinate the end-to-end administration of training activities, making sure colleagues have the right skills, at the right time, to deliver high-quality services to our residents.
Working at a depot one day supporting the multi-service operations teams, and another working on training administration duties, building strong relationships across the operations and administration teams.
Key responsibilities
Maintain and update the training database, records and compliance logs for all operational teams.
Coordinate mandatory, statutory and role-specific training, including induction programmes, refresher courses, vocational qualifications and health & safety requirements.
Liaise with internal managers, external training providers and accrediting bodies to schedule courses and assessments.
Monitor training expiries and proactively arrange re-certifications.
Produce regular reports on training compliance for managers and supervisors.
Support the development of training plans and competency frameworks.
Assist with organising inhouse training sessions, venues, resources and equipment.
Provide excellent administrative support, ensuring training processes run smoothly across the department.
Please note, this post is subject to a basic DBS check.
What’s in it for you?
£27,939- 30,372 per annum (pay award pending)
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus, an additional 5 days for 5 years local authority continuous service
Hybrid Working which will involve working at Marsh Lane depot, Lymington, Hardley depot, Hythe, as well as homeworking
Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision
Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees)
Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants
A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40 percent on cycles and accessories
About us
As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.
At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce, and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.
We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)
If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver high quality public services, and want to be part of our team which you can nurture and develop, we welcome your application.
Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: Working for NFDC
If you’re interested
Please see the candidate booklet for more information about working at the Council and the job description.
If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria, we would be happy to hear from you.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Vanessa.constant@nfdc.gov.uk, Business Support & Cemetery Services Manager.
Closing Date: 11pm Sunday 12 April 2026
Interview Date: Provisionally Monday 27 April and Tuesday 28 April 2026 - TBC
We have the perfect opportunity if you enjoy working with a dynamic and diverse operational business support team.
About you
You are an organised, detail-orientated administrator who can manage multiple priorities while remaining calm under pressure. You enjoy working with a wide range of people and have excellent communication skills.
You have:
Strong administrative and coordination skills.
Are confident using databases, spreadsheets and digital systems.
Can build positive relationships with staff, managers and external providers.
Experience in training coordination, HR administration or workforce development (desirable).
An understanding of operational services or health & safety compliance (advantageous but not essential).
A positive a can-do attitude will also be beneficial in the role.
About the role
We’re looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused Training Administrator to join our Operations Services team. This role is essential to ensuring that all operational staff across the service are fully trained, competent and compliant in their roles—from waste and recycling to grounds maintenance, street cleaning, fleet, and other frontline services.
You will coordinate the end-to-end administration of training activities, making sure colleagues have the right skills, at the right time, to deliver high-quality services to our residents.
Working at a depot one day supporting the multi-service operations teams, and another working on training administration duties, building strong relationships across the operations and administration teams.
Key responsibilities
Maintain and update the training database, records and compliance logs for all operational teams.
Coordinate mandatory, statutory and role-specific training, including induction programmes, refresher courses, vocational qualifications and health & safety requirements.
Liaise with internal managers, external training providers and accrediting bodies to schedule courses and assessments.
Monitor training expiries and proactively arrange re-certifications.
Produce regular reports on training compliance for managers and supervisors.
Support the development of training plans and competency frameworks.
Assist with organising inhouse training sessions, venues, resources and equipment.
Provide excellent administrative support, ensuring training processes run smoothly across the department.
Please note, this post is subject to a basic DBS check.
What’s in it for you?
£27,939- 30,372 per annum (pay award pending)
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus, an additional 5 days for 5 years local authority continuous service
Hybrid Working which will involve working at Marsh Lane depot, Lymington, Hardley depot, Hythe, as well as homeworking
Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision
Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees)
Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants
A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40 percent on cycles and accessories
About us
As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.
At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce, and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.
We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)
If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver high quality public services, and want to be part of our team which you can nurture and develop, we welcome your application.
Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: Working for NFDC
If you’re interested
Please see the candidate booklet for more information about working at the Council and the job description.
If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria, we would be happy to hear from you.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Vanessa.constant@nfdc.gov.uk, Business Support & Cemetery Services Manager.
Closing Date: 11pm Sunday 12 April 2026
Interview Date: Provisionally Monday 27 April and Tuesday 28 April 2026 - TBC
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