Do you want to help colleagues worldwide grow by mapping development needs and delivering strong training solutions?
We are looking for a Global Training & Development Manager for our HQ in Odense to support our ambitious growth journey through structured and impactful learning.
Join us and help ensure that colleagues across our global organization have the skills and capabilities needed to succeed.
Train and develop colleagues across our global company
As our Global Training & Development Manager, you will play a central role in building and executing global training plans that support strategic priorities and close competence gaps across the organization.
You will join our Group HR team at our headquarters in Odense and collaborate closely with managers and teams worldwide to ensure we have the capabilities needed to support KOMPAN’s continued growth.
Your work will include creating the framework for learning, developing high‑quality training materials, supporting local trainers, and monitoring the impact of training to ensure continuous improvement and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Mapping global training needs in a role‑based structure
- Developing training materials and setting targets aligned with strategic initiatives
- Planning and executing global training activities
- Monitoring progress, evaluating outcomes, and initiating corrective actions
- Developing training tools, systems, and dashboards to support all training activities
- Building and expanding the KOMPAN Academy to serve all levels of the organization
- Ensuring training supports compliance requirements across markets
While based at HQ, you will occasionally travel to local markets to deliver on‑ground training and work with regional partners.
A professional trainer enthusiastic about learning and development
You bring a professional training background - whether from the private sector, public institutions, or the military. You may be a Manager or Officer looking for a new path within learning and development.
You have a strong interest in how people learn and grow, and you can operate both strategically and hands‑on. You are comfortable designing frameworks, developing materials, and delivering training with structure and quality.
We imagine that you:
- Have experience working in a T&D role
- Bring a proven track record within training and development
- Possess knowledge of LMS platforms, training tools, and online learning methods
- Have experience with management or leadership training (an advantage)
- Communicate fluently in English, both spoken and written
You are structured, detail‑oriented, and an excellent communicator. You build strong relationships across functions and cultures, and you navigate stakeholder needs with confidence. You bring a strong personality, work well across organizational boundaries, and contribute to a learning culture that supports our global success.
KOMPAN - Who are we?
KOMPAN is a global leader in outdoor play and fitness solutions. Every month, we design, produce, and install more than 1,000 playgrounds and fitness sites across 94 countries. Our headquarters is in Odense, Denmark, supported by a major manufacturing hub in the Czech Republic and sales offices around the world. Read more
What’s our culture like?
Professionalism meets playfulness. We work across functions, borders, and cultures-embracing diversity, encouraging creativity, and celebrating results. Collaboration and curiosity shape how we operate every day.
Why should you work with us?
At KOMPAN, your work creates real impact. Since 1970, we’ve helped build healthier, happier communities through play and movement. When you join us, you grow your career while contributing to meaningful change in people’s lives worldwide. It’s a purpose you can truly be proud of.
How to apply?
Please apply via our website. Click on "Apply" at the top of the job ad. We review applications on an ongoing basis, and you can expect to hear from us once we have selected candidates to proceed to a first interview. You will, of course, hear from us regardless of whether you proceed in the process or not.
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