Director of Training

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute a global learning strategy aligned with organisational objectives, digital transformation, and talent development priorities.
• Lead the design and delivery of enterprise-wide training programs, covering technical, leadership, compliance, and soft skills domains.
• Champion a learning culture that promotes agility, inclusivity, and lifelong development across diverse global teams.
• Ensure localisation and cultural relevance of programs while maintaining global consistency and standards.
• Build and lead a high-performing global training team, setting clear expectations and driving excellence.
• Implement governance frameworks for training standards, policies, and reporting mechanisms.
• Define KPIs and success metrics to measure ROI and business impact of all training initiatives.
• Leverage analytics and emerging technologies to monitor engagement, optimize learning methods, and enhance program effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with regional regulations, industry certifications, and internal audit requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and innovate training delivery.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to influence strategy and secure buy-in for learning initiatives.

Please Note: This gives an overview of the role, but does not detail exact responsibilities 

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

 Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Education, Business, or related field (Master’s/MBA preferred).
• Detailed experience of  leading training and development programs, with at least 5 years at director level.
• Experience in large, global, complex organisations; background in security preferred.
• Proven success designing and implementing enterprise-wide training programs in a multinational environment.
• Experience leading distributed teams and collaborating across global operations.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinker with ability to influence C-suite stakeholders.
• Expertise in digital learning platforms, blended learning methodologies, and emerging technologies.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and change management skills.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and project management capabilities.
• Outstanding communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills.

Other Requirements

• Fluent English (written and spoken); additional languages such as Mandarin, Spanish, French, or German desirable.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 50%.
• Flexibility to work nights/weekends when required to support global operations.
• Values-driven leadership aligned with Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK!
Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise:

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

What You Can Expect
Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself
We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try out hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month.

Your Benefits

• STRIVE– Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
• Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
• HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
• Cycle to Work – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions.
• Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
• Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas

Take the Next Step
Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.

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