Training Administrator Role - What are employers looking for?

Looking for work as a Training Administrator?

Here are some of the key skills and attributes that people who are recruiting for these roles right now are looking for.

Core skills

There's a lot of emphasis on core administrative skills here are some that virtually every employer wants:

organising venue logistics
keeping accurate records
preparing training materials
producing and reporting on evaluations

In several jobs there is a "marketing" component and the role includes publicising events, raising the profile of the training function within the organisation; or for training companies, assisting the sales team, and taking calls from prospective customers.

Key attributes

There is universal agreement on these, you'll absolutely have to have:

great communication skills, written and verbal
attention to detail - this is really important, many job descriptions refer to "meticulous" or "exceptional" attention to detail
ability to work in a team effectively
positive attitude
ability to work under pressure, and manage priorities well

If you're applying for a training administrator job, what kind of questions might you get during an interview?

About your communication skills:

How would you characterize your written and verbal communication-skills?
How do you choose which medium/media to use to communicate with facilitators or delegates? What are the pros and cons associated with each medium?

About your attention to detail:

Please tell us about a time when you found an error in your work that others may have missed. What was the error, how did you find it, and what did you do about it?
Tell us how you check your work for accuracy and quality

About your ability to work in a team:

Have you ever been in a team situation where someone in the team wasn't getting their work done? What did you do?
What aspects of working in a team do you find most rewarding?
Can you tell us about a time when you've had to work hard to build a good relationship with another team member?

About your ability to manage your time and prioritise:

Describe a typical day in your current job
Tell us about a time when you missed a deadline, why did it happen and what did you do about it?

What's the pay like?

Salaries range from £17,000 to £22,000, depending on location and the type of organisation. Keep an eye on this, or check the salary in your region here.

List of agencies that recruit for training jobs here