Capability Lead - Nuclear Product Training Delivery

ZipRecruiter; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Derby is seeking a Capability Lead for Nuclear Product Training Delivery. This role is essential for developing and delivering educational courses for the Submarine staff. Candidates should have significant experience in nuclear systems and a teaching qualification. The position offers excellent benefits and the ability to work in a hybrid model, requiring a full UK driving license.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Nuclear Submarine Engineering Watchkeeper (CAT A or CAT B) is highly desirable.
• A recognised Teaching Qualification in Lifelong Learning Sector or equivalent experience.
• Degree or equivalent curriculum experience in Engineering or Science disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Delivering product-specific educational courses to Rolls-Royce Submarine staff.
• Maintaining compliance with Nuclear Training Requirements Plan.
• Supporting updates of current courseware and designing future training solutions.
• Deputising for the Nuclear Product Training Team Leader.

Skills

Nuclear Submarine Engineering Watchkeeper experience

Teaching Qualification in Lifelong Learning

Theoretical knowledge of PWR systems

Presentation skills

Team player

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Capability Lead - Nuclear Product Training Delivery - Submarines

Working Pattern: full time

Working location: Raynesway, Derby

An opportunity has arisen for a talented individual to join our team as a Capability Lead - Nuclear Product Training Delivery. In this role, you will work within a small team of dedicated engineering professionals developing and delivering technical training solutions for the Rolls-Royce Submarines Business and wider Submarines Enterprise.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. This role sits in the Engineering and Technology function of the Rolls-Royce Submarines business. We will provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself, with an inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you and offers opportunities for growth. This is an exciting time to join the Nuclear Product Training team as we implement transformational improvements to training development and delivery and expand the team across the Submarines Enterprise and the Australian Submarine Agency.

This role is primarily based at the Raynesway, Derby site with periodic training delivery at other locations. When delivering some training courses there may be a requirement to be in the office five days per week. Flexible working (including home working) is possible outside of these periods. A Full UK Driving Licence is required to support this role.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits including bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are.

Hybrid working is available to balance time between the office, home, or another remote location. As a minimum, attendance at the workplace for collaboration is expected on average three days per week.

What you will be doing

• Delivering product-specific educational courses to Rolls-Royce Submarine staff, the MoD Customer and Submarines Enterprise partners to ensure understanding of NSRP systems and equipment and to support Submarine availability.
• Maintaining compliance with the Rolls-Royce Nuclear Training Requirements Plan and related processes.
• Supporting updates of current courseware including the design and development of future training solutions aligned with user requirements and continuous improvement.
• Supporting the development of and operating to a team plan.
• Supporting activities to maintain accreditation as a training provider and governance compliance.
• Occasional travel to other UK sites to deliver courses/represent the training team; this may include overnight stays.
• Deputising for the Nuclear Product Training Team Leader and representing Rolls-Royce at internal and external meetings.

Who we are looking for

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles guide our behaviours and are essential to our assessment process.

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:

Key skills, experience and knowledge:

• Experience as a Nuclear Submarine Engineering Watchkeeper (CAT A or CAT B) is highly desirable.
• A recognised Teaching Qualification in the Lifelong Learning Sector, or demonstrable equivalent experience gained within the workplace, supported by a professional portfolio.
• Degree or equivalent curriculum experience in Engineering or Science disciplines
• Theoretical and operational knowledge of Pressure Water Reactors (PWR) and naval nuclear steam raising plant (NSRP) systems and equipment
• Confident communicator with excellent presentation skills, and a passion to deliver training and develop others.
• A strong team player and an ability to prioritise tasks during busy periods.
• Ability to plan own work and support the development of a team plan
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc).

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures bring diverse perspectives essential to innovation and problem solving. Security clearance is required to work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business or an individual must be eligible for clearance; Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance where applicable.

Posting Date: 16 Sept 2025; Posting End Date: 29 Sept 2025