Capability Lead (Nuclear Product Training) -Submarines

ZipRecruiter; Etwall CP; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company, ZipRecruiter seeks a Capability Lead in Nuclear Product Training to oversee training design and delivery. This crucial role requires proven leadership and project management skills, ideally within regulated environments. The candidate will enhance workforce capabilities through effective training strategies while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Employee support assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in learning and development.
• Knowledge of instructional design methodologies.
• Experience in delivering diverse training formats.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of instructional designers and training professionals.
• Oversee the lifecycle of nuclear product training programmes.
• Manage project plans and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Education, Instructional Design, Engineering or related fields

Job description

Job Description

Job Capability Lead (Nuclear Product Training) - Submarines

Full Time Derby

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Capability Lead to lead a Training Design and Delivery team of instructional designers, developers, and training professionals. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategy, implementation, and continual improvement of training programmes at Rolls-Royce Submarines and within the broader Submarines Enterprise.

This leadership role is ideal for someone passionate about developing people and learning, enhancing workforce capability, and confident in managing both people and training project plans in a technical and regulated environment.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world, at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build, and service systems that provide critical power, prioritizing safety and reliability. We are committed to progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people worldwide. Join us to continue this legacy of excellence and ingenuity.

This role is part of the Engineering and Technology function of the Rolls-Royce Submarines business. We offer a caring and inclusive environment where you can be yourself, with opportunities for growth and making a difference.

Currently, we are implementing several transformational improvements to training development and delivery and expanding our team across the Submarines Enterprise and the Australian Submarine Agency. This provides a unique opportunity for professional development and networking.

What We Offer

Excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits including bonus, employee support assistance, and discounts. We support flexible working arrangements, typically requiring attendance at the workplace three days per week for collaboration and specific activities.

Your Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage a team of instructional designers, content developers, and training delivery professionals, including resource allocation and performance management.
2. Oversee the full lifecycle of nuclear product training programmes, from needs analysis to design, development, delivery, and evaluation.
3. Manage project plans, coordinate with stakeholders, and adapt to evolving requirements.
4. Support learning governance, including compliance, records, audits, and reporting training impact using models like Kirkpatrick.
5. Stay updated on learning technologies and methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
6. Represent the Nuclear Product Training team in internal and external meetings as deputising for the Training Manager.

Candidate Profile

We seek individuals who uphold safety, integrity, simplicity, and making a difference. Essential qualities include:

• Proven leadership and management experience in learning and development or related fields.
• Knowledge of instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM, Bloom's Taxonomy) and evaluation frameworks (e.g., Kirkpatrick).
• Experience in delivering diverse training formats (instructor-led, eLearning, blended learning).
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging at senior levels.
• Degree in Education, Instructional Design, Engineering, or related fields.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, believing that varied perspectives foster innovation. To work in our Submarines business, candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain Security Check clearance, with support from Rolls-Royce if needed.

Job Details

Category: Validation and Verification

Posting Date: 28 May 2025

Closing Date: 11 June 2025

Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX