The Welding Institute (TWI)
Global Director of Training and Skills
TWI is a world-renowned centre of excellence in engineering, training and certification, serving industry leaders across the globe. With a heritage spanning decades, TWI has built a reputation for technical authority, innovation, and integrity in supporting the development of individuals and organisations alike. With an expansive global footprint and a network of professional and industrial members, TWI is entering a pivotal stage of growth under new executive leadership. As we expand our influence and modernise our offering, we are now seeking to appoint a Global Director of Training and Skills to join our Executive team and play a critical role in shaping the future of technical education and certification worldwide.
This is a strategic and highly influential role, reporting directly to the incoming CEO Caroline Gumble, and responsible for the global vision, delivery, and continuous evolution of TWI’s training, examination, and certification portfolio. You will lead and inspire an international team, setting the standard for excellence in skills development, and ensuring TWI remains at the forefront of industry training and regulatory compliance. From advancing operational effectiveness to enhancing candidate experience, your remit will include oversight of curriculum design, examination and assessment frameworks, regulatory engagement, and strategic business development across multiple territories.
As a member of the Executive Team, you will also work collaboratively to deliver ambitious transformation initiatives, strengthen financial performance, and drive long-term value across all areas of the business. With a commercial mindset and an unwavering focus on quality, you will identify and capitalise on global opportunities to scale our training and certification services while maintaining ethical and professional integrity.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in technical training, skills assessment, and international certification frameworks, paired with significant leadership experience within complex, multi-stakeholder organisations. You will be a visionary and strategic thinker, able to balance innovation with regulatory rigour, and commercial performance with service excellence. You will have demonstrable success in growing global operations, forging partnerships, and influencing at board level, with the agility and insight to shape a truly world-class training offering.
This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the most respected names in the field and to make a global impact on the future of technical skills and certification. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for education, operational excellence, and global engagement, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to TWI on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference HAAAEC. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Wednesday 7th May.
With an expansive global footprint and a network of professional and industrial members, TWI is entering a pivotal stage of growth under new executive leadership.