BDUK Safety Management System Promotion and Training Specialist

The Boeing Company; Middle Wallop; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace leader in Middle Wallop is seeking an SMS Training Specialist to enhance safety training and promotion strategies across multiple locations. Candidates must have formal training qualifications and the ability to influence a positive safety culture. This on-site role offers significant professional growth opportunities within a multidisciplinary team. Immediate legal authorization to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for UK SC Security Clearance.
• Developed course design, development, delivery experience.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Act as a focal for SMS safety promotion and training.
• Support the creation and delivery of the SMS promotion strategy.
• Plan and deliver SMS training courses to BDUK staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to influence safety culture

Education

Formal instructional qualification

Qualified as a Defence or Civil Human Factors Facilitator

Tools

Learning management systems (LMS)

Project management tools

Job description

Overview

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defence UK is excited to announce an opportunity to join their extensive Safety Management System (SMS) team, which focuses on providing safety for products and services. The successful candidate will become part of a large, multidisciplinary SMS team of experienced professionals.

This role will require travel to various BDUK locations and collaboration with multiple functions and departments. Responsibilities will include delivery, development, and enhancement of Human Factors and SMS training, as well as the creation of in-house training solutions and the execution of the SMS safety promotion program.

The role offers the opportunity to shape the SMS training and promotion strategy for BDUK and therefore someone with an eye for detail and experience in working across multiple sites and departments would be an ideal candidate.

Additionally, this position offers opportunities to engage with the broader Boeing Enterprise, which may involve international business travel to fulfill SMS Promotion and Training requirements.

The BDUK SMS Training Specialist role co-delivers the SMS Promotion & Training SMS pillar alongside the Promotion & Training Lead for BDUK.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a focal for SMS safety promotion and training process and procedures.
• Support the creation and delivery of the SMS promotion strategy to promote a Positive Safety Culture with BDUK.
• Produce safety promotion artefacts to support the SMS Promotion Strategy.
• Support the Programme SMS Leads to develop and maintain effective communication and promotion strategies.
• Coach and Mentor; Human Factors Facilitators, Human Factors Supervisors and other Instructors delivering SMS training to assist the maintenance of training delivery standards.
• Plan and deliver BDUK SMS Training courses to BDUK staff.
• Support the ongoing continuous improvement of SMS training course (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Delivery and Evaluation).
• Support Boeing Enterprise with training development and delivery standardisation.
• Monitor and develop SMS culture metrics to assess and evaluate BDUK Positive Safety Culture and its ongoing improvement.
• Support the management and coordination of safety culture surveys across BDUK.
• Maintain SMS records and documentation in support of BDUK SMS Policy.

Essential competencies, experience and qualities

• Eligibility for UK SC Security Clearance: Applicants must be able to obtain the necessary clearance.
• Formal instructional qualification (DTTT, DTc, Level 3/4 in Adult Education and training (AET) or teaching qualification).
• Qualified as a Defence or Civil Human Factors Facilitator, qualified to the associated requisite regulatory authority standard (Qualified Crew Resource Management Trainers (CRMT) will also be considered).
• Strong communication, diplomacy and interpersonal skills, as well as developed understanding of how to deliver emotionally intelligent training solutions.
• The ability to influence and engage employees at all levels to promote safety culture.
• Demonstrable ability to use training related IT and project management concepts/tools.
• Developed course: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Delivery and Evaluation experience (Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) or Civil equivalence).
• Prior experience as an aviation platform crewmember, engineer or support staff in the aviation industry.
• Previous recent experience in the application of MAA or civil regulatory safety requirements in training.
• Demonstrate the ability to take initiative and work unsupervised on the planning and execution of work activities.
• Ability to effectively identify and execute opportunities to improve SMS strategies, processes and project plans.
• Demonstrate the ability to achieve successful interaction across multi-discipline teams.

Desirable competencies

• Defence or Civil Human Factors Supervisor / Examiner, qualified to the associated requisite regulatory authority standard Qualified Crew Resource Management Trainer Examiners (CRMTE) will also be considered).
• Formal training mentoring qualifications (DTS, DTM or Qualified training mentor)
• Aviation Investigator experience undertaking incident/event investigation standards.
• Proficiency in using learning management systems (LMS) and online training development software.
• Depth of formal instructional and facilitation experience in SMS training disciplines or alternatively experience as an adult education specialist.
• Aviation Investigator experience undertaking incident/event investigation standards.

Other information

This role is on-site position with flexible working hours.

Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE CURRENT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IMMEDIATELY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. BOEING WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN IMMIGRATION AND LABOUR SPONSORSHIP FOR ANY APPLICANTS. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Applications closing date: Nov. 10, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift: Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.