Can you train the UK’s most highly skilled young people to achieve success at the WorldSkills Competitions in Calgary (2009) and London (2011) as a volunteer Training Manager/WorldSkills Expert?

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be the talent behind the WorldSkills stars!

In 2007 UK Skills took a team of 23 highly skilled young people to the WorldSkills Competition, the largest international skills competition in the world, involving 46 member countries. We returned with one gold medal, one silver medal, two bronze medals and nine Medallions of Excellence. Overall the UK improved its world ranking to 11th place.

But we intend to do even better in 2009, and especially in 2011, when the WorldSkills Competition comes to London. That’s why we are looking for dynamic training managers to lead the training of the UK Team, and to help drive standards up.

We need people who:
• have outstanding expertise in specific vocational skills
• have experience of exceptional performance together with the skills to train and support talented young people to achieve excellence
• have demonstrated knowledge of international standards and practices in particular skills gained within a range of vocational and occupational settings
• are willing and able to offer at least 50 days of commitment (including some evenings and weekends) over each two-year cycle.

As a volunteer training manager you will:
• train and prepare competitors for the 2009 and 2011 WorldSkills Competitions
• participate in the Competition as a designated expert for the UK
• contribute to the UK’s international standing for world class standards.

We are appointing training managers for the following skills:
• Manufacturing Team Challenge
• Mechatronics
• Mechanical Engineering Drawing & Design CADD
• CNC Milling
• CNC Turning
• IT Office Software Applications
• Welding
• Autobody Repair
• Plumbing
• Industrial Electronics
• Web Design
• Electrical Installations
• Industrial Control
• Bricklaying
• Stonemasonry
• Painting & Decorating
• Cabinet Making
• Joinery
• Carpentry
• Jewellery
• Floristry
• Hairdressing
• Beauty Therapy
• Ladies’ Dressmaking
• Confectioner/Pastry Cook
• Automobile Technology
• Cooking
• Restaurant Service
• Car Painting
• Landscape Gardening
• Refrigeration
• IT PC & Network Support
• Graphic Design Technology
• Caring
• Mobile Robotics
• Aircraft Maintenance

This unique role offers outstanding career and professional development, including the opportunity to gain a Postgraduate Masters Degree in Performance Management. It offers international perspectives and travel, including attendance at WorldSkills Calgary 2009, and the chance to work with professionals at the forefront of skills and their development in the UK and world-wide. No salary is attributed to this post – but we shall do our utmost to ensure that you are supported in your role and development. Out-of-pocket expenses relating to this role will be reimbursed.

If you believe you can join a team of very special training managers and experts:
contact Charles Turner at UK Skills on 020 7612 9270 or email Charles.Turner@ukskills.org.uk for further information.