Senior Vice President Strategic Partnerships - AP

Join OPITO – Shaping the Future of Workforce Safety!

Are you ready to be part of an organisation that’s driving global standards, safety compliance, and workforce development? At OPITO, we don’t just set the bar - we elevate it, ensuring a safe, skilled, and competent workforce for safety-critical industries.

About Us:

Operating for over 50 years, OPITO is an industry-owned organisation that works with governments and industry worldwide. We drive consistency and safety compliance across training standards and qualifications, creating globally recognised workforce development solutions. OPITO have a global network of over 240 approved centres, spanning 50+ countries, with over 500,000 registrations annually. With our five regional centres of excellence located in Aberdeen, Dubai, Houston,  Kuala Lumpur and Rio de Janeiro, we ensure safety, consistency, and excellence across safety-critical industries.

What We Stand For:

Our Investors In People (IIP) Gold Standard award is proof that we are committed to developing talent, an inclusive culture and ensuring our people feel supported and empowered to grow.

Our culture is built on a strong foundation of excellence and authenticity, where individuals feel valued and motivated to bring their best selves to work.

Our core values drive everything we do: 

🌟 Integrity – We act with honesty and responsibility in all that we do 

🤝 Collaboration – Success is achieved together, with shared goals and collective action

🔄 Adaptability – Change is inevitable, and we embrace it to stay ahead in a dynamic world 

❤️ Care – The well-being and growth of our team, partners, and industry come first.

As Senior Vice President Strategic Partnerships you will lead the Strategic Partnership team in developing relationships with external stakeholders, growing the business and diversifying the portfolio of OPITO’s products and services within the region. 

What are the responsibilities of the role?

• Provide senior leadership in the development, refinement and implementation of the agreed business growth strategies and objectives for the Strategic Partnerships team, while ensuring alignment with OPITO’s long term vision and market positioning.   
• Lead on the regional development and contribute to the global team’s annual review of the strategic plan relating to the strategy and make recommendations
• Partner  with Strategic Partnership colleagues (including SVP, VP)  Regional Quality Assurance Managers and wider Operations team to drive cross regional alignment, ensuring operational  plans are strategically integrated and support enterprise wide objectives.
• Oversee and guide the development of  key regional markets to identify significant opportunities for standard expansion, strategic partnerships and growth of registration and revenue
• Provide senior oversight of  the operational plan, including quarterly business reviews, performance tracking and ensuring  a healthy pipeline of activities pipeline reports.
• Collaborate  with Operations and Finance teams to shape budgetary frameworks, investment priorities and resource allocation in support of strategic goals
• Responsibility for  the regional the strategic partnerships  operational plan and it’s successful completion.
• To manage the regional engagement and stakeholder management plan
• To represent OPITO at industry events and forums 
• To represent the regional SP team at internal meetings such as PSG and OSM
• To identify opportunities and work with the relevant teams to ensure successful adoption of new services and products and diversification in  the region
• Research and amend growth plans for key markets and ensure that clear opportunity pipelines are maintained and  put these in place where they are missing
• Collaborate  with the operations team to support the growth of  Global; Qualifications, POL and Skills Screening 
• Collaborate with the operations team, be a responsible senior member of company management
• Collaborate  with the operations team and finance to develop commercial proposals 

What experience is required?

• Demonstrable experience at a senior level in business development within the energy industry (e.g. power generation, renewables, oil & gas, grid services, or clean tech)
• A strong network of industry contacts and a track record of securing high-value deals, developing compelling business cases or launching new ventures with measurable ROI
• Deep understanding of market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and commercial models across regional and global energy markets
• Substantial experience operating at senior management level, with a proven ability to influence strategic direction, lead teams, and deliver on commercial objectives in a dynamic environment.
• Understanding of the learning and development practices in the Energy sector with proven experience delivering impactful programs
• Solid understanding of workplace learning and competency models, and their alignment with operational and business objectives 
• Familiar with contemporary trends and challenges relating to the learning and development environment in the Energy sector
• Proven leadership in complex stakeholder environments and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders at Senior level 
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with  key stakeholders and decision makers. Demonstrated commercial awareness, including risk identification and mitigation in partnerships contexts.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS office and digital collaboration tools.
• Effective working knowledge of financial management systems – budget income and expenditure
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. 

What can you expect in return from OPITO?

Excellent benefits include but not limited to;

• Private medical for you and your family
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• 10% employer pension
• 34 Days holiday

• Your Birthday off

   

🚀 Ready to make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about shaping the future of workforce safety and development across safety-critical industries, OPITO is where you belong. 

We understand that no one is perfect, and you don’t need to tick every single box to be a great fit for this role. If you’re passionate, eager to learn, and ready to bring the right attitude to the team, we want to hear from you. At OPITO, we value potential just as much as experience - so even if you don’t meet every requirement, your drive, enthusiasm, and willingness to grow could make you the ideal candidate. Don’t hesitate - apply today and let’s explore the possibilities together! 

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to communications@opito.com 

Applications close Friday 18 July 2025.