Do you have experience operating training facilities, a structured approach to compliance, and the drive to create results across countries and cultures?

If you can say yes to the above then it might be you we are looking for as our Training & Compliance Manager.

At VIKING, we live by saving lives. We are proud to be a world leading supplier of safety products, solutions, and services to the global maritime industry. Our equipment contribute to safety on everything from large cruise- and container ships to offshore platforms, ferries, fishing vessels, and superyachts.

Safety is the core in everything we do and our mission to protect and save human lives.

Do you want to join?
As Training & Compliance Manager at VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, you will become a key part of the Service Excellence division at our headquarters in Esbjerg. Our mission is to ensure that our global service units operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance – and you will play a vital role by managing three training centers located in Denmark, the Netherlands, and Greece.

In this role, you will be responsible for turning plans into action – from daily operations and budget management to planning and developing training activities. You will work closely with instructors, service managers, QHSE profiles, and technicians, ensuring that training is delivered at the highest possible standard.

Another important part of your job will be within inspections and compliance. You will be overall responsible for planning end carrying out inspections at VIKING’s own and partner service stations worldwide, making sure that we comply with international and national standards such as IMO, Class, Flag, and HSEQ. You will also manage compliance documentation and ensure that we consistently deliver on our promises.

You will contribute to ongoing improvements by applying lean principles across our service operations. With your eye for optimization and structure, you will help us ensure effective operations while supporting continuous development.

Tasks and Responsibilities
In this role your key responsibilities include:

• Operating and developing training centers in Denmark, the Netherlands, and Greece
• Developing and delivering safety and technical training programs
• Planning and executing inspections at global service stations
• Ensuring compliance and managing documentation
• Driving lean initiatives and continuous improvements

As part of the role, there will be regular travel activity, and you should expect approximately 30-50 travel days per year to our training centers and global service stations.

You will be joining a newly established department that supports a global network of service units. The department has a strong focus on safety, compliance, operational excellence and digitalization of processes – and you will have the opportunity to influence both the content and the way we work from the very beginning.

Your profile
We expect you to bring solid experience within QHSE, service, inspection, operational excellence or training. You are a senior, self-driven professional who thrives when taking responsibility for both details and overall processes. Experience with budgets, facility operations, and process optimization is an advantage.

You will work closely with other departments and colleagues, therefore you are great at communication and working across the organization.

At VIKING, you will become part of a high-paced department with strong teamwork and a clear focus on creating value for both customers and colleagues. The culture is characterized by collaboration, professionalism, and an informal tone – and we are looking for a colleague who shares our commitment and professional pride.

Since our corporate language is English, you have great English skills – both written and orally.

VIKING offers
We offer an attractive position where you get the opportunity to develop yourself in an interplay with colleagues, who value humor, job satisfaction, and a great work environment.

VIKING is a global workplace where the majority of our activities address the whole world. We have a strong culture and give space to the individual – we know everybody contribute with something special. Therefore, we invest in our employees and offer unique career opportunities in an international organization.

We have a flexible approach to remote work, which is agreed on an individual basis.

Do you want to be a part of VIKING?
All applications are received online by “Send application” in the job add. We conduct interviews continuously and therefore recommend you send your application and resume as soon as possible. All applications are naturally handled with confidentiality.

Start date is as soon as possible, however we don’t mind waiting for the right candidate.

If you have questions concerning the position or VIKING, you are welcome to reach out to Henriette Sørensen, HR Manager, Denmark on phone +45 29 43 36 04.

Read more at www.viking-life.com

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