Structured – Hands-on – Technical Leader
At Sarens Academy in Wolvertem, Belgium, you lead the daily operations of our training centre and shape the future of technical excellence. You combine technical insight with strong people leadership to guide our trainers and strengthen their impact. You take ownership of quality, planning and continuous improvement, making sure our academy delivers real value every day.
Join the force behind #NOTHING TOO HEAVY, NOTHING TOO HIGH
Your job in a nutshell:
- You lead the Sarens Academy team and report directly to the Learning & Development Manager
- You drive the development, review and quality of all training programmes
- You translate operational needs into practical and effective learning solutions
- You manage the annual training calendar, planning and execution
- You oversee training materials, theoretical exams and certification standards (VCA, TCVT, ECOL, …)
- You coach and support technical trainers in their growth and development
- You ensure smooth daily operations of the academy, including exams and participant communication
- You maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and support academy growth
- You contribute to budget follow-up, reporting and training-related subsidies
- You identify improvement initiatives and continuously raise the bar for training quality
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ABOUT YOU
You combine people leadership with strong organisational skills. You communicate clearly, act decisively and continuously look for ways to improve quality, safety and efficiency. You don’t just maintain standards — you strengthen them. You bring structure, clarity and ownership to your work and your team.
You bring:
- Proven (first) experience in leading and coaching a team
- A strong technical affinity (experience in heavy lifting, transport or similar is a plus)
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- A structured, quality-driven mindset with attention to detail
- Strong communication skills in a professional environment
- Fluency in Dutch and English (French is a plus)
- Experience with training, learning programmes or technical education (preferred)
- Familiarity with certifications such as VCA, TCVT or ECOL (preferred)
- A proactive, hands-on approach with focus on continuous improvement
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YOU GIVE SOME, YOU GET SOME
At Sarens, you take ownership and create impact.
We offer you:
- A role with real responsibility and visibility
- Direct impact on the skills, safety and performance of employees and customers
- The chance to build, improve and lead a growing academy environment
- Collaboration with international Sarens Academy teams
- A market conform salary according to the seniority in the position, complemented by a competitive benefits package
- A workplace where you can truly Own Your Future and grow within Team Blue
Sarens is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
