Automotive Technical Training Lead & Content Design Manager

Calex UK; Daventry; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Private GP and Healthcare Services

High Street Discounts

Discounted Gym Memberships

24 Hour Wellbeing Service

Life Assurance

Pension

Optional private Healthcare cover

Job summary

Calex UK is seeking a talented Head of Technical Training to lead the design, development and delivery of automotive technical training for the Ford dealer network and partners. You will manage a team of technical trainers and content designers, aligning learning solutions with Ford standards and dealer needs.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong stakeholder skills and a track record in technical content creation, with a hybrid working arrangement and salary up to £56,000 plus bonus

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in automotive technical training, including content design, development and delivery.
• Proven experience leading and developing technical trainers, instructional designers or learning teams.
• Strong knowledge of automotive systems, diagnostics, workshop practices and emerging vehicle technologies.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, blended learning, assessment and learner-centred training design.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into practical, engaging learning solutions.
• Experience managing training operations, including trainer scheduling, utilisation and readiness and delivery quality.
• Experience creating technical content and managing validation, reviews, version control, approvals and retirement.
• Competence with diagnostic technology, digital learning tools, learning management systems and SCORM content.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, organisational and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant qualification in automotive engineering, vehicle maintenance, learning and development, instructional design, or a related discipline is desirable.
• Recognised automotive technical accreditation and/or equivalent industry experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety, high-voltage vehicle systems, accessibility standards and quality assurance processes.
• Experience working with external suppliers, technical partners and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Familiarity with vehicle launch programmes, project management methodologies and structured learning design processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, validation and delivery of automotive technical training programmes that support business, dealer and vehicle launch requirements.
• Develop and maintain accurate, engaging and brand-aligned learning content across classroom, workshop and digital delivery channels.
• Manage curriculum updates, content reviews, version control and change communications to ensure training remains current and effective.
• Coordinate training schedules, resources and delivery readiness, ensuring successful programme launches and ongoing operational support.
• Lead and develop a team of technical trainers and content designers, driving performance, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage trainer capability, utilisation and scheduling, supported by skills matrices, onboarding and train-the-trainer activities.
• Ensure all learning materials and delivery activities meet technical, quality, safety, accessibility and Ford brand standards.
• Adapt global and regional Ford training content for local markets while maintaining design integrity and learner relevance.
• Drive innovation through the use of diagnostic platforms, digital learning tools, AI and emerging learning technologies.
• Build strong relationships with technical stakeholders, subject matter experts, dealers, suppliers and delivery partners to define requirements and ensure successful programme delivery.
• Monitor programme performance, learner feedback, assessment outcomes and dealer performance data, using insights to improve training effectiveness.
• Manage risks, compliance, supplier performance and operational responsibilities to ensure safe, consistent and high-quality delivery.

Skills

Automotive technical training

Team leadership

Content design

Stakeholder management

Learning management systems

Education

Automotive engineering / vehicle maintenance / learning and development / instructional design

Tools

Diagnostic technology

Digital learning tools

Learning Management Systems

SCORM content

Job description

Calex UK is seeking a talented Head of Technical Training to lead the design, development and delivery of automotive technical training for the Ford dealer network and partners. You will manage a team of technical trainers and content designers, aligning learning solutions with Ford standards and dealer needs.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong stakeholder skills and a track record in technical content creation, with a hybrid working arrangement and salary up to £56,000 plus bonus